I recently purchased a 98 Grand Prix GT for $800 bucks...the radiator needs to be replaced and when i look them up i get a bunch of different sizes. The sizes that come up are 5/8", 1", 1 1/4". How am i sure what size i have or does it really not matter the thickness of the radiator as they all will fit? I did notice that they all look the same. I was planning on getting it from Rock Auto as the prices amaze me, but didnt want to get one and be mad because it wont fit.
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Radiator Question
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Re: Radiator Question
Measure the core thickness of the stock radiator that is what they are referring to.
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Re: Radiator Question
The 98 Guy's are 5/8 I believe. The 1" is stock for 04+ and the even thicker ones are for the Comp GM's, or at least that's what I think I read on another forum. If you can fit it the 1" is a nice upgrade for these heat soaked engine bays.
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Re: Radiator Question
Just make sure that Rock Auto isn't going to charge you an arm and both legs for shipping, as they're prone to doing lately...
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