Need a good radiator v3500 6.2 diesel

[Blazing rockwells]

im in the market for a good but not over priced aluminum radiator for my 1990 gmc v3500 6.2 diesel . Local parts stores want $450 plus for a stock replacement . I cant see spending that much on a stock replacement , i dont use the oil cooler and have a external trans cooler.

My truck keeps getting pretty hot when i go up hills , the gauge will read right to the bottom of the red and sometimes goes into the red , i have done thermostat , flushed coolent, fan clutch, flushed radiator at home and the radiator im running now came from another parts truck cause mine was leaking. Normal freeway temp seems to run around 200degrees

 

[campfire]

That's running hot. Have you tested your temp sensor yet to see if the reading is accurate?

 

[Blazing rockwells]

That's running hot. Have you tested your temp sensor yet to see if the reading is accurate?

Not yet, i have been meaning to buy a new one but have been busy with work

 

[skunked]

the Diesel should have the taller radiator IIRC.Should probably measure to be sure.

http://www.championradiators.com/Chevy-Truck-4-row-radiator-19incore-1987-1991

or

http://www.championradiators.com/Chevy-Truck-4-row-radiator-17incore-1987-1991

 

[Blazing rockwells]

the Diesel should have the taller radiator IIRC.Should probably measure to be sure.

http://www.championradiators.com/Chevy-Truck-4-row-radiator-19incore-1987-1991

or

http://www.championradiators.com/Chevy-Truck-4-row-radiator-17incore-1987-1991

Got a new temp sensor, also going to flush the radiator. See what that does

 

[natemc]

//radiatorsupplyhouse.com/

The guys here are awesome. Prices are great also. I have one of there radiators in my Suburban and I believe I paid almost 200 less than Jason did for his K5 radiator. Both are stock replacement all aluminum. I'm also picking up one of there all aluminum intercoolers for my dodge this week. I've put numerous radiators in equipment over the years from these guys. Call and chat with them. Don't be afraid to ask them questions about there custom build options either. They have an in house build department.

 

[Blazing rockwells]

//radiatorsupplyhouse.com/

The guys here are awesome. Prices are great also. I have one of there radiators in my Suburban and I believe I paid almost 200 less than Jason did for his K5 radiator. Both are stock replacement all aluminum. I'm also picking up one of there all aluminum intercoolers for my dodge this week. I've put numerous radiators in equipment over the years from these guys. Call and chat with them. Don't be afraid to ask them questions about there custom build options either. They have an in house build department.

I will have to call tomorrow, i emailed them with what i need as well

 

[natemc]

Post up what you think after talking to them. I'm interested to know if you have as good of an experience.

 

[Csm Davis]

You may need to check you new thermostat some are to long and hit inside the housing which can cause over heating .