SD> CSX Radiator

[Russ W. Knize]

Find a different shop.  They can have a core cut to any size they need.  I
was able to get a 3-row core put into my CSX rad for $300 or so.  It can
be done for less, but the cost of the cores went up recently.

Russ

tjb1 at chrysler.com wrote:
> To: Steve and Dee  Kalmes
> I tried the recore route. No dice. Valeo was the mfr. and they don't have
> the size you need. Good luck on finding someone who does. I could have got
> a custom one, but it would have been almost $600. However, Griffin makes a
> very good replacement. I had them custom design two for me.  I paid almost
> $1000 for 2 radiators. primarily because I asked for a custom one off
> design. I have one in my CSX convertible and I will have one in my hardtop
> shortly. I sent them a CSX rad I already had. I also had them make it
> thicker. There is absolutely no chance of overheating now. The only mods I
> had to make were to cut the fan shroud a little where the fill neck and
> hoses attach. Tin snips worked great for this. They used a slightly larger
> diameter tubing for these pieces. But, they even made the lower IC bracket
> built in with the bolt holes for the IC to just bolt on. It was a perfect
> fit to bolt into the car. It even has the dent in the pass side to clear
> the alternator. However, there was also a little aluminum trimming on a
> flange near the motor mount. This was because of the thicker core. I
> didn't think of that when I had them design it. (DUH) You can use my name
> (Thomas Baltrusaitis) and tell them you want one made just like mine.
> Maybe they won't charge as much now that it is designed. I do have one I
> will sell soon. However, right in the center of it has been soldered, due
> to a leak. I do not know if water circulates through a tube in that area
> or not. It holds pressure and was on my CSX convertible. However, the
> reason I replaced it was that it overheated on the interstate for 30+
> minutes of continuous driving above 80mph. But, the CSX convertible has a
> cone air filter, Trans. cooler, and a huge Isuzu NPR intercooler in the
> nose directly in front of the radiator. But, with the new Griffin, I have
> zero problems. I think it holds almost an extra half gallon of coolant.
> And, it is all aluminum. If you're still interested in the rad, make me an
> offer. Gimme a home email, and I can send ya a pic of it. Copy
> tjfrombama at netzero.net, as I am going on vacation for Turkey Day after
> today.
>
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Thanks,
Russ