Upgraded radiator, anything available that swaps easily

[65skyturbo]

Just curious if there is a 3 row radiator available for these cars? Or something that fits but holds more water? I have a 2 row now and it is getting pretty corroded inside and instead of rodding it out I might just upgrade if something is available. 87 3.8L Century.

[lemons bob]

This was posted a little while ago

http://www.a-body.net/forums/showthread.php?2973-3-row-aluminum-RAD

[LordDurock]

thats the best option ^. also any diesel a-body rad it 3 rows as well. but there brass copper style

[65skyturbo]

Great link. Looks like his prices have gone up but still very nice looking radiator. Now that I know that the 80's g-body cars use the same radiator that opens up a huge amount of options. I know you can even get a 4 row radiator for the g-bodies. Had one in my 86 Cutlass and that car wouldn't get over 190 degrees in Phoenix with the AC full blast and 116 outside, stuck in traffic. I'll have to double check that it will fit and then that is the route I'll likely take.

[65skyturbo]

I got excited a little to soon about the g-body radiator working. Turns out the transmission cooler lines are on the wrong side for my Century. Don't feel like messing with bending new cooler lines so, I'll rule those out. Are the U-van radiators any larger?

[Duke George V]

You could just use an external cooler. It would keep the transmission fluid cooler anyway.

[CamoDeafie]

cant you just flip the trans coolers to the other side and put zip ties? or use the green coated stuff thats hand-bendable...

[65skyturbo]

I've got all the tools to do the job, tube benders, flaring tools, etc. I just don't want to deal with the hassle on this car. Too many other things that require my time. Just looking for something economical yet upgraded. I'll probably just put in a direct fit brass/copper 3 row. They appear to be available for about $115.00 and at least I'm getting an extra row and more coolant capacity. I might still change my mind and due an external cooler though since that would be better for the transmission anyways.

[65skyturbo]

Ended up ordering a 3 row brass/copper direct fit radiator (for the Centurys anyways) for $121 shipped off of ebay. The guy has 100% rating with over 3000 feedback. As nice at the aluminum radiator at the top of the page is, I could not talk myself into spending another $120 for it. I'll post the link after it comes in and I verify that it is good quality and is actually a 3-row.