Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

Need to replace radiator, I ordered one it is 26.5 inches wide the one in car is 21inches wide. Any body else have this problem. thanks,Bob Fowkes

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

How large is the opening in the radiator support? The rules specify a "full-size stock radiator"... "of the same year or model", so I'm not sure you could use an aluminum replacement for a copper/brass OEM. Most vehicles had different size radiators installed for each engine they had, V-8's with A/C being the largest, and as long as the new radiator mounts the same way as the old one, you shouldn't have any tech OR cooling issues.

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

Thanks for the reply Lew, The rad support is wide enough for the 26 but it also has a place for the 21. My top bracket is for the 21. I can not find one for the 26. Thanks again, Bob Fowkes

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

Bob, you may need to pay a visit to the local automotive "recyclers" with a tape measure. I had the same problem installing a larger 4-core replacement in my truck. I'm sure there's a Malibu or full-size GM product with the correct spacing for your 3rd Gen. Don't forget to grab the rubber grommets from the bottom of the support, you'll need 'em!

Lew

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

Is your third gen originally v6 powered?

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

Yes I believe originally it had a v6.

Re: Radiator for 3rd gen stocker
 

That's the issue, the v6 rad is not as long. Look for a v8 3rd gen plastic upper rad support. Also move the lower rubbers to the outer position. If I recall correctly there was a plastic side piece you had to take out to fully expose the opening. You might want to check if you can use a fully aluminum rad as the o.e was alum with plastic tanks. Will say that the o.e. replacement rad will cool things fine