ebay radiator question

reek · Feb 16, 2020

anyone have experience with these aluminum ebay radiators? other than 'Chinese junk' comments, I was wondering if any has actually used one?

having trouble finding a good quality replacement so figured, if I'm buying 'good enough'....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Row-Radi...264540287692?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

tidefan1967 · Feb 17, 2020

Looks pretty good for the price. They have good feedback no real complaints on the radiators as far as I can see and hell just about everything is made in China nowadays anyway unfortunately.

crazzywolfie · Feb 17, 2020

overflow tube points the wrong direction for a 80\90 truck if that is what you are getting it for. i really don't understand why thy only seem available for the 70's trucks and no one makes them for the 80/90's trucks. i got one of the Chinese ones in my 81 and it looks identical to the stock one that is in my 93

reek · Feb 18, 2020

I have no constraints in terms of overflow tube details. everything is custom made anyway so I can deal with that.

Might give the radiator a try if the 3 row cooler out of my 73 doesn't pass pressure test, etc. It seems to be in great condition.

Also, is there any major differences between the ramcharger radiator vs the trucks? Rock auto lists a Spectra Premium HD cooling CU 71 that's a 3 row radiator. $400 though. When you look up the trucks they are the 1 row basic radiators for just about all years.

I'd be willing to spend the cash if the ramcharger rad fits the truck, as the truck will be daily driven in 110 degree California traffic.

reek · Feb 18, 2020

tidefan1967 said:
Looks pretty good for the price. They have good feedback no real complaints on the radiators as far as I can see and hell just about everything is made in China nowadays anyway unfortunately.

aint that the truth. I paid extra for a Delco brake hose. When I unpacked it, it's labelled "sunsong". That brand was half the price. so I guess I paid double for a fancy Delco box.

crazzywolfie · Feb 18, 2020

i don't see why the cu 71 would be a 2 year only rad. it should be the same 79-91 span that the rest are good for. personally i would probably go for the solid aluminum rad over it especially with how much they cost. pretty sure i just bought the CU959 for my 81. i really not a fan of the plastic tanks on them but the one in my 93 looks nearly new still after 27 years. i can't say the same for the copper/brass rads that i have had. they always seem to be buldging or falling apart with age. plus with how cheap the rad was i figure i wouldn't go too wrong especially since it had a good brand name.

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