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Which Radiator is for me?; I need one quick
Topic Started: Mar 12 2013, 04:19 PM (581 Views)
Aronkovacs
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Hi everyone,

I'm in serious need of a replacement radiator for a 1997 metro Lsi. Automatic transmission I see a lots of different ones, from thickness to core material, which one is the best, (that also won't break the bank.)
I'm floating around this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/APDI-Radiator-8011732-/380521025503?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1997%7CMake%3AGeo%7CModel%3AMetro&hash=item5898d20fdf&vxp=mtr (note that ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY)

and this (recommended also by autozone): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spectra-Premium-Industries-Inc-CU1732-Radiator-/360611665792?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1997%7CMake%3AGeo%7CModel%3AMetro&hash=item53f6215780&vxp=mtr

I've also heard of CSF, Not sure about them
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Aronkovacs
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Is that true that I'll need a new cap with the radiator?
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The Spectra Premium radiators are good. They fit well. Rock Auto has pretty good prices. Aluminum core with plastic tanks.

I got a radiator from Advance Auto Parts. Copper core and tanks. $135, but after an online coupon from retailmenot.com, the out the door price was $103.

Lifetime warranty, and free shipping. Perfect fit.

If you ever need a replacement, go to Advance Auto. They'll get you one in a couple of days.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_radiator-ready-rad_19920016-p?navigationPath=L1*14922%7CL2*15022%7CL3*15952



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RONNIEREDLINE
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for what its worth, a copper core radiator will conduct heat and cool better than aluminum.
its a proven fact that copper is better for a radiator.
but in a metro it wouldnt matter a whole lot.
now if your talking about a big block chevy or ford, and it has a blower on it, yes the more power the more BTU's it makes. and cooling has to be at a maximum, you should go copper, the griffin radiators dont cool as well as a copper one, dont ask me how i know, but i proved it with conduction numbers and formula's and a infrared camera.
for a metro it will work fine.
ron
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Aronkovacs
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Mar 12 2013, 04:55 PM
The Spectra Premium radiators are good. They fit well. Rock Auto has pretty good prices. Aluminum core with plastic tanks.

I got a radiator from Advance Auto Parts. Copper core and tanks. $135, but after an online coupon from retailmenot.com, the out the door price was $103.

Lifetime warranty, and free shipping. Perfect fit.

If you ever need a replacement, go to Advance Auto. They'll get you one in a couple of days.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_radiator-ready-rad_19920016-p?navigationPath=L1*14922%7CL2*15022%7CL3*15952



Lol I just got a coupon from retailmenot, 40$ off!
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:congrats

Got to love retailmenot. :wub:
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Aronkovacs
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But now They sent me the plastic aluminum one. SHIT
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spectra premium are really crappy ones. the tabs that secure it to the car can come loose from the radiator. i've had two go bad.
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