Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/11/16 07:57 PM
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sunroofgtx
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done!!!!I was having issues cooling my 400ci Wagon. Somewhere along the line, somebody installed an aftermarket 28" 2 core radiator. Wasn't cutting it, not even close. Well today, I installed a 28" Champion Aluminum 3 core!! Wow, amazing install. EVERYTHING was exactly as it supposed to be. Perfect, and I mean perfect fit.. HD trans cooler, hoses, Factory Shroud!!!...Perfections, no issues. Very rare, I feel.. It took me awhile to choose this one. I thought I'd need to go custom, $500 at least... Nope. Ordered the correct model at Jegs!! I think $250ish Free shipping.. I'll post pics later.. Also installed a Street Demon, that I got here in the classifieds.. Looks like a TQ. Perfect!! I need to dial it in, but just cruising it around. No more Thunder Series leaking. Thanks Tim!! Pics to follow.. Too nice to sit inside.
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/11/16 08:07 PM
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Good for you Rick!
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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I'll be at that show!! Whaat time does it start? How long does it run? I'll call and get some details! Hey BOB!!!
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/11/16 11:03 PM
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Good stuff, nice wagon mate.
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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Thats good to hear about the radiator. I have been eyeing them but have been uneasy because I had a bad experience with the one for my Jeep. It was an indirect fit LOL required a big hammer and modifications to the trans cooler lines, then it only lasted about 2 years. It seems people have had great luck with the muscle car stuff though.
That is a really cool wagon!
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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Nice! 250 for the radiator? Thats good
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/12/16 11:17 AM
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Slant, that might be my next name...lol.. Longroof73....Sweet..
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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Yes Loooovvve the Wagon Rick
Good Deal on the Radiator Its nice when something works right
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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The first car that my current wife and I bought together was a '71 Fury Wagon. It was not pretty, had some dents that never got fixed, but it had a strong 360 and factory air. It was only $50.00 because the low/reverse band was broken in the 727 and had no reverse. I rebuilt the transmission, swapped in a 3.23 Sure Grip, added dual exhaust and cop wheels, cop poverty cap with big radials. It served my family with 6 kids well for 5 years and doubled as the tow vehicle for the first race car. I finally sold it when the rear window went down and would not come back up I have since seen it's twin on CL for serious money in Montana and it is tempting...it is even the same color as our old one.
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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Slant, that might be my next name...lol.. Longroof73....Sweet.. Glad that radiator worked. I asked about Champions once and got about 50-50 on the answers. Either they bolted right in and worked or were a total disaster.
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/14/16 11:08 PM
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My thought is that you really need to do your homework, and order the exact one for your car. There were a ton that were close, but only one was exact.. Luckily, that's the one I ordered.. Coming to Norwalk for Monster?
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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Those Keystones really look good on that combo.
Master, again and still
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Re: Easiest upgrade, with zero surprises, that I've almost ever
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06/15/16 11:58 AM
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Very cool wagon! I installed a Champion 3 core in my Roadrunner last fall & have been very pleased with it. In cooler temps i have to let the car run most of the time in the staging lanes or the T-stat won't stay open.
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