80 radiator

[Mike.FirebirdFormula]

My old original radiator in my 1980 Firebird is junk and I need to replace it. There is a 350 in it right now, im just wondering if i could buy a radiator that would work good for the 350 now and when I eventually change out the motor to a 400, the radiator would work with it also. Is this possible to have a radiator that works for a 350 and 400?

 

[melsg5]

Not sure how much research you have done but looking at aftermarket radiators for a 1980 Firebird there is no difference between 350 and 400, they use the same one. Only difference is between manual and automatic transmission, automatic has a cooler built in for the trani. If your budget can afford it go with an aluminum radiator and use a coolant compatible with aluminum.

 

[Mike.FirebirdFormula]

That's what I thought. My friend was confusing me when I asked this. How much do you think a good aluminum radiator would cost?

 

[melsg5]

they seem to run between 300 and 500. Make sure the one you get is made to bolt right in with no modifications and try to avoid Made In China