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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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aluminum radiator for a 93?

does anyone know where to get an aftermarket aluminum radiator for a 93?
mabee a good aftermarket one that will cool better than a factory?

my factory one is junk!!

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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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does anyone know where to get an aftermarket aluminum radiator for a 93?
mabee a good aftermarket one that will cool better than a factory?

I am need the same thing. My radiator had a bunch of buildup on the cores. I had the radiator shop clean it out and now it leaks.

I will be towing a lot this summer and need the best radiator possible.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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I've seen one, it was made by Griffin Radiators.

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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Is that the best? Or is there better?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Griffin makes a good product from what I've heard. Griffin and BeCool are the two brands that seem pretty popular with hot rodders.
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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the one i have been running in mine with a hot p-pump motor is from silla
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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I need a better radiator as well
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Why is aluminum better than copper? I'm just curious.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Better heat dissipation ....and lighter but costs more.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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I've ordered from Champion Radiators for a couple of my Mopars. They are reasonable in costs but am not sure if they make or sell for our trucks.

Could always check their website.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Griffin is the best, expensive though! I went with a copper spectra, I wish I would have went with a Vista Rad, oh well.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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local shop here in the phoenix area, Davis radiator makes very nice products, but like most things you pay for it.
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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I have checked out all my options, including a Griffin, I decided to go with a copper factory replacement rad, If she gets too hot this summer I will get the griffin! They cost just a few $ more than I can spend, so

Justin
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 04:14 AM
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How much was the Griffin? I checked the website and got the part number but no price.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Summit has them for $651.99.
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