Great Radiator source!

Started by GulfCoastFighter0, June 20, 2009, 05:32 PM

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GulfCoastFighter0

I was searching for a replacement radiator from my `80 Minnie Winnie.  It was a heavy duty, 4 core unit with a engine oil cooler and tranny cooler. My local radiator shop wanted $329, auto parts stores wanted $250 and I found several online for around $225 with shipping.

When I looked on www.autopartswarehouse.com , they had several different ones from $198 to $300 and had free shipping. I wasn't sure about the "Silla" brand for $198 so I called for info. They didn't have any more info than the site showed, which was all aluminum with both coolers. No idea about rows or cores. They have a 22 day return policy, and the lady on the phone gave me $10 off. I chose regular shipping but they offered next day for $49. I ordered on Sunday, and when I got home Tuesday it was on my porch! That was quick for ground shipping!

I opened the box expecting a 1 row cheapo radiator but I was surprised! It only had two rows, but they are 1.5" each! The radiator had all the correct fittings, all aluminum, welded and looked better than the $500 custom aluminum radiator I had built for my racecar! The customer service is a joke, but I wanted to let everyone know about the deal I got, and the quality of the Silla radiator.
1980 Minnie Winnie
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ibdilbert01

Very good info!  Thanks for sharing your experience!  I've got to find a replacement for mine, as bars stop leak is holding back a few leaks and one of the brackets in the corner has broken off the top tank.   
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Elandan

Just for some information.  All aluminum cores are 1" or thicker so if you get a 2 core radiator in aluminum it is the same thickness as a 4-core conventional radiator which have 1/2 inch cores.
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