Best replacement Radiator

Caesar! · Mar 4, 2018

I have a 97 GTS and my rad is leaking and probably due to replace it.
What's the Best replacement rad...direct bolt in to use?
And it would probably be a good idea to replace to upper/lower rad hoses too.
Who do I call?

TP_ GTS · Mar 8, 2018

I had mine re-cored. A fellow member recommended a local shop here in Florida. They re-cored mine adding a 3rd row. It was a plug and play when I got it back! No fitment issues with radiator or hoses that you sometimes hear about with the aftermarkets. Costs to re-core is not too far from a new aftermarket one but the fitment, not having to modify, keeping OEM and knowing what you are getting was worth the piece of mind for me. Talk to a reputable local shop and go from there. If you can find a used OEM, you can send that off and have a spare when you take yours out.

Steve-Indy · Mar 8, 2018

As TP_GTS stated, several of our group have had their OEM unit re-cored...and, are quite happy.

Gen3CoupeTX · Mar 10, 2018

A recore never hurts. Running hot, or causing worry while you drive is not much fun. I tend to overdo this area, as I like to not wonder if I have enough. I'm a Ron Davis fan, but have also used competitors depending on the car / availability.My supercharged stroker '06 Coupe stays cool in Houston, TX ... Not the automotive world's easiest cooling venue.

Skolnick89 · May 28, 2018

Mine is a 1998 GTS.
Lower corner of radiator shows green leak but nothing on garage floor. My mechanic recommends a new radiator and wants to install a thicker radiator and as 99+ fan is super expensive he wants to fabricate a fan assemble.

Question is, do I buy aftermarket drop in radiator or larger aftermarket?

Opinions please. I do intend to do some track days

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