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eric_cspan 02-10-2016 12:12 PM

Cold Case Aluminum Radiators
 
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Your NEW Source For Performance Aluminum Radiators!

Features
- 100% tig welded aluminum
- Oversized 2 row - 1" cores
- 16 fins per square inch
- Corrugated fins that give more surface area and more thermal transfer
- Pressure tested
- Complete with trans fittings (where applicable)

But perhaps the most unique thing about a Cold Case radiator is how it looks. Only through Cold-Case can you buy a radiator with the correct original style stampings, without having to pay, and arm and a leg. Once painted, our radiators will look stock underneath any Muscle Car's hood. With a Cold-Case radiator, not only are you getting factory looking appearance, but you are also getting performance.

Available through our friends at Ames Performance.
Visit www.amesperf.com for part numbers and great prices!

Verdoro 68 02-24-2016 03:03 AM

Recently got one and love it! :thumbup:

I'm surprised I haven't seen more folks order one up yet, it's a great value.

Pics compared to OEM and how it looks installed: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...php?t=780547#6

Drag Star Le Mans 02-24-2016 04:50 AM

Looked at Verdoro 68s thread and it's a sweet radiator for the money! Something else to put on the list!!!

eric_cspan 02-26-2016 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Verdoro 68 (Post 5538116)
Recently got one and love it! :thumbup:

I'm surprised I haven't seen more folks order one up yet, it's a great value.

Pics compared to OEM and how it looks installed: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...php?t=780547#6

Great review and writeup on the 68. Glad it worked out for you and you are happy. Mind if we share some of the pictures?

Verdoro 68 02-27-2016 01:55 AM

Go for it!

OCMDGTO 02-27-2016 12:39 PM

Verdoro 68, Great pics and info! Looks like a winner, I remember paying over $400 for a Desert Cooler for my old 70 back in the 90's. Great price there, too.

SD455DJ 03-04-2016 01:27 PM

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I bought 2 68-72 A-body versions that were on special, so looking forward to seeing if they make a difference over the factory Harrison 4-cores (I'm sure they will) in the '70 455 4-spd LeMans 4-door and the '71 455HO 3-spd GT-37.
The look really nice and the quality is on par with Griffin/Desert Cooler units.

They lack some of the ribbing in the tanks, but you wouldn't be able to see that once installed, and the filler neck is thicker with a threaded overflow tube. Once painted black it won't be very obvious it isn't factory.

Dennis

flyingn 03-04-2016 01:37 PM

if I were in the market for an aluminum rad, it would be a cold case. Period

ponchjoe 03-05-2016 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SD455DJ (Post 5542699)
I bought 2 68-72 A-body versions that were on special, so looking forward to seeing if they make a difference over the factory Harrison 4-cores (I'm sure they will) in the '70 455 4-spd LeMans 4-door and the '71 455HO 3-spd GT-37.
The look really nice and the quality is on par with Griffin/Desert Cooler units.

They lack some of the ribbing in the tanks, but you wouldn't be able to see that once installed, and the filler neck is thicker with a threaded overflow tube. Once painted black it won't be very obvious it isn't factory.

Dennis

Dennis,

Where are these "on special" at and how much shipped? I need one for my 68

Thanks
Joe

eric_cspan 03-16-2016 04:07 PM

Joe,

There are some on ebay at a special price because the petcock is not in the correct location.

1969GTO 05-10-2016 09:07 PM

radiator
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Verdoro 68 (Post 5538116)
Recently got one and love it! :thumbup:

I'm surprised I haven't seen more folks order one up yet, it's a great value.

Pics compared to OEM and how it looks installed: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...php?t=780547#6

I sent you a pm.

ponchjoe 05-17-2016 06:28 PM

I just tested mine last weekend. It was only 60 degrees but the infra red says it was running 165 at the stat when I put it in the shop.

I painted mine with Eastwood radiator black, highly recommend

1969GTO 05-17-2016 09:01 PM

I only painted the tanks on mine and left the rest alone.

eric_cspan 05-18-2016 12:18 PM

Must... see... pics :)

ponchjoe 05-30-2016 09:24 PM

I wish you could see it, the Eastwood black radiator paint is awesome. Unfortunately it covered up by the fan and shroud....

1969GTO 05-31-2016 09:31 PM

My new RAD
 
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ponchjoe 06-02-2016 08:37 AM

Mine was not a picture sizing issue, it's all black and you can't really see it.

Dens71TA 01-11-2017 09:59 PM

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I just recieved my Cold Case radiator today for my '71 Trans Am and it has a significant twist in the core from the TIG welding process. Is this a problem or nothing to worry about? I doubt the plastic radiator shroud can withstand pulling it flat when the bolts are installed.

1969GTO 01-12-2017 12:08 AM

I like how mine cools, the only thing that bugs me is that the mount for the upper radiator hose is smaller in dia. that the hose is.
I had to find a piece of radiator hose to fit over the radiator upper hose mount and then force my upper radiator hose over that and then double clamp it to seal.
Looks like crap, but I guess I am stuck with it.
Might put the stock copper radiator back on.

vidguy 01-12-2017 02:35 PM

I'll have to check mine when i get ready to install it.. I have had it in the box for a few months now waiting..


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