Can’t find new radiator
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Can’t find new radiator
So the radiator on my 1987 Firebird with the MPFI 2.8L V6 cracked a couple weeks back and I haven’t been able to find a reproduction in stock anywhere. Eventually we settled on one out of a junkyard but it’s 3 inches shorter and the top hose won’t connect right.
I know that the inlets/outlets are reversed on the radiators for the V8 but is there any way I can get the V8 radiator to work with a bone stock set up?
Or is there anyone out there with a radiator (filler neck on driver’s side with a 24 inch core) for the aforementioned engine and willing to ship to Southwest VA?
I know that the inlets/outlets are reversed on the radiators for the V8 but is there any way I can get the V8 radiator to work with a bone stock set up?
Or is there anyone out there with a radiator (filler neck on driver’s side with a 24 inch core) for the aforementioned engine and willing to ship to Southwest VA?
Last edited by KITT87; 06-01-2022 at 04:04 PM.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
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Re: Can’t find new radiator
It's on their radiator catalog.
https://www.nationalpartsdepot.com/radiator/
Search the make and model part.
https://www.nationalpartsdepot.com/radiator/
Search the make and model part.
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Re: Can’t find new radiator
Checked there and the radiator they have is too small (mine needs a 24 inch core, which I forgot to list in the original post) Thanks anyway
Last edited by KITT87; 06-01-2022 at 05:00 PM.
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Re: Can’t find new radiator
V8 will work as its the SAME radiator for the 3.1, but you'll need 3.1 hoses and the upper fan support for the 3.1 or single fan V8
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Last edited by KITT87; 05-12-2023 at 09:01 PM.
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