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Aftermarket radiators

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Hendog83, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Aug 8, 2018 #1
    Hendog83

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    Im getting ready to put a new radiator in my 2010 international prostar just wondering if any have done well with a aftermarket one or stay away from them any advice will help the oem 1,088$ and aftermarket 600$
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2018 #2
    nwalaman2

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    I just put one in my 2004 international eagle after mkt radiator from 3 state truck parts and it doing fine, it’s all metal make sure you request all metal!! No plastic
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2018 #3
    bullhaulerswife

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    We did, and it was fine. No issues everything fit well as well.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2018 #4
    Ezrider_48501

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    iv had issues in the past with aftermarket radiators and charge air coolers. but i have a northern radiator, radiator i installed in my truck about 6 months or so ago and so far so good.
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2018 #5
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Had issues with the copper/brass radiators I was getting through Mack, so sourced a heavy duty aluminum one from CG&J down in Alabama...been a few years and haven't had any further problems.
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2018 #6
    niceguypmp3

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    We ordered an aftermarket aluminum/plastic tank radiator for our international a few months ago and as we were installing the new one, we noticed it had damage to it bad enough it would have leaked. The box was pristine with no damage. We returned it and before they let us take the next new one, they insisted they open the box so i could inspect it for damage. I think they thought we damaged the other one. It was a lot cheaper than from the dealer and probably just as good! Truck runs cooler now too!
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2018 #7
    KB3MMX

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    Aluminum also has a little better heat transfer than the brass ones. That's another reason new trucks use aluminum these days.
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2018 #8
    Oldironfan

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    Aluminum Fins do not last long in salty roads.
     
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