I just got my spider on the road last week after an engine transplant, had a local radiator shop go through the radiator out of my parts car, since mine was missing, they told me it was questionable but probably would be ok for a while, I figured $30 sounded better than $400 soo...
Anyway, it didn't last a week and leaks again they are now telling me it needs a new core because this one is shot. I thought the $375 re-core price was outrageous for that tiny little thing. I had a huge custom radiator built for a 429 mustang about 10 years ago for about $400. IAP lists a new stock one for my spider at $390. I'm just wondering what my other options may be. Is there a cheaper source for stock replacement, or have radiator prices really gone up that much in the last ten years? Is there a radiator out of some other vehichle that works and may not be so pricey? I'm all for better cooling if there is an option that works with some minor mods? With all the compact ricers out there, I would think there are some competively priced small aluminum radiators out there that may be adaptable? If not I think I would rather spend the $600 on an aluminum radiator if I'm gonna spend $400 on the stocker anyway.
Anyway, it didn't last a week and leaks again they are now telling me it needs a new core because this one is shot. I thought the $375 re-core price was outrageous for that tiny little thing. I had a huge custom radiator built for a 429 mustang about 10 years ago for about $400. IAP lists a new stock one for my spider at $390. I'm just wondering what my other options may be. Is there a cheaper source for stock replacement, or have radiator prices really gone up that much in the last ten years? Is there a radiator out of some other vehichle that works and may not be so pricey? I'm all for better cooling if there is an option that works with some minor mods? With all the compact ricers out there, I would think there are some competively priced small aluminum radiators out there that may be adaptable? If not I think I would rather spend the $600 on an aluminum radiator if I'm gonna spend $400 on the stocker anyway.