1981 GMC C3500 Radiator

Radiator for Your 1981 GMC C3500

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433709)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  4.5

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  4.5

  4.5

  • 5

    5

    2021-05-08

    5

    5

    i would buy this product again

    i would buy this product again

    Submitted 2021-05-08

    By alan

    From Undisclosed

    it fits

    Bottom Line NULL

    it fits

    By alan from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 5

    5

    2018-01-26

    5

    5

    I would purchase one again.

    I would purchase one again.

    Submitted 2018-01-26

    By Jose

    From undisclosed

    Radiator was an exact match. Went in without any issues.

    Bottom Line NULL

    Radiator was an exact match. Went in without any issues.

    By Jose from undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 1

    1

    2014-12-03

    1

    1

    wrong size

    wrong size

    Submitted 2014-12-03

    By Dr. Mike

    From Gulf Breeze, FL

    The website listed this radiator as a direct fit. Upon removing my old radiator from my 1987 chevrolet truck, I discovered that my radiator was 19 inches tall, not the 17 inches that this radiator measured. Also, the mounts on top of the radiator did not match up in regards to their mounts, even if it had been the right height. If you decide to buy one of these, I highly recommend that you measure the core of your existing radiator first, and that you prepare yourself for having to modify the mounting brackets to allow this radiator to fit...... I sent it back to Advance.

    Bottom Line not recommended

    The website listed this radiator as a direct fit. Upon removing my old radiator from my 1987 chevrolet truck, I discovered that my radiator was 19 inches tall, not the 17 inches that this radiator measured. Also, the mounts on top of the radiator did not match up in regards to their mounts, even if it had been the right height. If you decide to buy one of these, I highly recommend that you measure the core of your existing radiator first, and that you prepare yourself for having to modify the mounting brackets to allow this radiator to fit...... I sent it back to Advance.

    By Dr. Mike from Gulf Breeze, FL

    BOTTOM LINE not recommended

  from $212.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433716)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  4.0

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  4.0

  4.0

  • 5

    5

    2021-08-07

    5

    5

    I would buy again

    I would buy again

    Submitted 2021-08-07

    By pete

    From Undisclosed

    It's a perfect fit.... 1983 Chevy C10 w/305

    Bottom Line NULL

    It's a perfect fit.... 1983 Chevy C10 w/305

    By pete from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 5

    5

    2021-08-07

    5

    5

    I would buy it again

    I would buy it again

    Submitted 2021-08-07

    By Short box 1983

    From Odessa, TX

    Perfect fit.... 1983 Chevy C10 w/305

    Bottom Line recommended

    Perfect fit.... 1983 Chevy C10 w/305

    By Short box 1983 from Odessa, TX

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 5

    5

    2021-04-29

    5

    5

    Radiator

    Radiator

    Submitted 2021-04-29

    By Douglas

    From Undisclosed

    Great replacement for mine which was in bad shape

    Bottom Line NULL

    Great replacement for mine which was in bad shape

    By Douglas from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  from $238.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433730)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  4.0

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  4.0

  4.0

  • 3

    3

    2020-12-17

    3

    3

    Had to modify to fit. Petcock plug will not unscrew.

    Had to modify to fit. Petcock plug will not unscrew.

    Submitted 2020-12-17

    By Miguel

    From Undisclosed

    Installed this radiator on a '82 C20. The radiator sits about 1.5" too high for my truck. I had to notch a bit of the aluminum on the radiator, notch the radiator brackets, and remove the urethane mounts and replace with pieces of flat rubber. I expected to make it fit. The unacceptable part is that the radiator does not come with a regular petcock. There is a brass plug installed. I bought a traditional petcock, but I could not remove the plug. It's seized in there. Whoever installed it screwed it too tight, used lock tight or messed the threads up. I did not want to risk cracking the plastic side of the radiator. So I will have to remove the lower hose in order to drain the system in the future.

    Bottom Line NULL

    Installed this radiator on a '82 C20. The radiator sits about 1.5" too high for my truck. I had to notch a bit of the aluminum on the radiator, notch the radiator brackets, and remove the urethane mounts and replace with pieces of flat rubber. I expected to make it fit. The unacceptable part is that the radiator does not come with a regular petcock. There is a brass plug installed. I bought a traditional petcock, but I could not remove the plug. It's seized in there. Whoever installed it screwed it too tight, used lock tight or messed the threads up. I did not want to risk cracking the plastic side of the radiator. So I will have to remove the lower hose in order to drain the system in the future.

    By Miguel from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 3

    3

    2020-12-16

    3

    3

    Works good. Needed to modify. Petcock plug won't unscrew.

    Works good. Needed to modify. Petcock plug won't unscrew.

    Submitted 2020-12-16

    By Miguel

    From Undisclosed

    Installed this radiator on a '82 C20. The radiator sits about 1.5" too high for my truck. I had to notch a bit of the aluminum on the radiator, notch the radiator brackets, and remove the urethane mounts and replace with pieces of flat rubber. I expected to make it fit. The unacceptable part is that the radiator does not come with a regular petcock. There is a brass plug installed. I bought a traditional petcock, but I could not remove the plug. It's seized in there. Whoever installed it screwed it too tight, used lock tight or messed the threads up. I did not want to risk cracking the plastic side of the radiator. So I will have to remove the lower hose in order to drain the system in the future.

    Bottom Line NULL

    Installed this radiator on a '82 C20. The radiator sits about 1.5" too high for my truck. I had to notch a bit of the aluminum on the radiator, notch the radiator brackets, and remove the urethane mounts and replace with pieces of flat rubber. I expected to make it fit. The unacceptable part is that the radiator does not come with a regular petcock. There is a brass plug installed. I bought a traditional petcock, but I could not remove the plug. It's seized in there. Whoever installed it screwed it too tight, used lock tight or messed the threads up. I did not want to risk cracking the plastic side of the radiator. So I will have to remove the lower hose in order to drain the system in the future.

    By Miguel from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 3

    3

    2019-12-22

    3

    3

    Works, but a pain

    Works, but a pain

    Submitted 2019-12-22

    By Ron

    From Port orange Fl

    Works, truck runs 180°, no leaks. Cools just fine, but core is way thicker than the original in my 90 suburban. The one advance sells that is of the same thickness as mine is only a one row. My original was a 3 row. A one row with my ac running in the florida summer is never going to keep my truck cool enough, so had to get this one. Heavy modifications made to upper core support mounts and the shroud to make it fit. Width and height were the same though.

    Bottom Line not recommended

    Works, truck runs 180°, no leaks. Cools just fine, but core is way thicker than the original in my 90 suburban. The one advance sells that is of the same thickness as mine is only a one row. My original was a 3 row. A one row with my ac running in the florida summer is never going to keep my truck cool enough, so had to get this one. Heavy modifications made to upper core support mounts and the shroud to make it fit. Width and height were the same though.

    By Ron from Port orange Fl

    BOTTOM LINE not recommended

  from $301.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433570)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  4.0

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  4.0

  4.0

  • 4

    4

    2016-07-19

    4

    4

    good product

    good product

    Submitted 2016-07-19

    By shi

    From marietta Ga

    Light weight

    Bottom Line recommended

    Light weight

    By shi from marietta Ga

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 4

    4

    2012-06-24

    4

    4

    Good quality fair price

    Good quality fair price

    Submitted 2012-06-24

    By sparkey

    From Illinois

    easy install

    Bottom Line recommended

    easy install

    By sparkey from Illinois

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 4

    4

    2012-04-21

    4

    4

    Nice radiator for the price

    Nice radiator for the price

    Submitted 2012-04-21

    By Eburg

    From Emmitsburg, MD

    Nice product for the cost. Not OEm but aluminum and plastic. Appears durable.

    Bottom Line recommended

    Nice product for the cost. Not OEm but aluminum and plastic. Appears durable.

    By Eburg from Emmitsburg, MD

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  from $361.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433161)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  3.5

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  3.5

  3.5

  • 5

    5

    2021-05-23

    5

    5

    Good value

    Good value

    Submitted 2021-05-23

    By Robert

    From Undisclosed

    Not as nice as the copper one I took out but it does the job.

    Bottom Line NULL

    Not as nice as the copper one I took out but it does the job.

    By Robert from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 5

    5

    2021-05-02

    5

    5

    GOOD DEAL

    GOOD DEAL

    Submitted 2021-05-02

    By MARK

    From Undisclosed

    SO FAR SO GOOD, AS ADVERTISED. 1981 OLDSMOBILE

    Bottom Line NULL

    SO FAR SO GOOD, AS ADVERTISED. 1981 OLDSMOBILE

    By MARK from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  • 5

    5

    2021-03-31

    5

    5

    Works better than I expected.

    Works better than I expected.

    Submitted 2021-03-31

    By Road Ripper

    From Whiting, NJ

    1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass with High Performance 455 cid engine. I had a copper/brass 4 core radiator with a 160 degree thermostat. Temperature was always around 160 mark. After 50 years, the radiator started to leak. I was needing a radiator until I could get my old one repaired, so I bought this one core aluminum radiator, (part number 433161), to be a temporary fix. I did have to buy a hose reducer to fit my lower radiator hose onto it, 1 1/3" to 1 1/2" (part number 76950) . Transmission lines are on a separate cooler, so I didn't need them and can't speak to them as far as hooking up, but seems that they would be a direct fit. Make sure you measure everything first. I also replaced the thermostat with a Mr. Gasket 160 degree thermostat, (part number 4363). I can't believe the result! The car now runs at about 150 degrees! This is a one core, plastic tanks/aluminum core radiator that is much, much lighter than the old 4 core and cools much more efficiently. I will now get rid of the 4 core and keep this one! I am very surprised and happy at the result! Also, on a side note, make sure you use a fan shroud to direct air through the radiator. This was one of my biggest problems that was solved years ago when I was first trying to keep the engine from running hot. Fan shrouds are VERY important I found out!

    Bottom Line recommended

    1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass with High Performance 455 cid engine. I had a copper/brass 4 core radiator with a 160 degree thermostat. Temperature was always around 160 mark. After 50 years, the radiator started to leak. I was needing a radiator until I could get my old one repaired, so I bought this one core aluminum radiator, (part number 433161), to be a temporary fix. I did have to buy a hose reducer to fit my lower radiator hose onto it, 1 1/3" to 1 1/2" (part number 76950) . Transmission lines are on a separate cooler, so I didn't need them and can't speak to them as far as hooking up, but seems that they would be a direct fit. Make sure you measure everything first. I also replaced the thermostat with a Mr. Gasket 160 degree thermostat, (part number 4363). I can't believe the result! The car now runs at about 150 degrees! This is a one core, plastic tanks/aluminum core radiator that is much, much lighter than the old 4 core and cools much more efficiently. I will now get rid of the 4 core and keep this one! I am very surprised and happy at the result! Also, on a side note, make sure you use a fan shroud to direct air through the radiator. This was one of my biggest problems that was solved years ago when I was first trying to keep the engine from running hot. Fan shrouds are VERY important I found out!

    By Road Ripper from Whiting, NJ

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  from $207.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 433840)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  3.5

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  3.5

  3.5

  • 5

    5

    2021-11-15

    5

    5

    Fit my 87 Chevy truck perfectly

    Fit my 87 Chevy truck perfectly

    Submitted 2021-11-15

    By 1987ChevyV20

    From Eustis FL

    Replaced my 34 year old radiator with this one. Fits well, cools well. For the price can't beat it. No leaks so far, holding up well.

    Bottom Line recommended

    Replaced my 34 year old radiator with this one. Fits well, cools well. For the price can't beat it. No leaks so far, holding up well.

    By 1987ChevyV20 from Eustis FL

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 5

    5

    2021-11-15

    5

    5

    Fit my 87 Chevy truck perfectly

    Fit my 87 Chevy truck perfectly

    Submitted 2021-11-15

    By 1987ChevyV20

    From Eustis FL

    Fit in place of my original 34 year old radiator perfectly. 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton with 5.7 and manual trans. There are two sizes- 17" and 19". Looks like a few other reviews ordered the wrong height. This ones working great so far in my old truck. cooling better than the tired and leaky old one. For the price I'm happy. It fits and works.

    Bottom Line recommended

    Fit in place of my original 34 year old radiator perfectly. 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton with 5.7 and manual trans. There are two sizes- 17" and 19". Looks like a few other reviews ordered the wrong height. This ones working great so far in my old truck. cooling better than the tired and leaky old one. For the price I'm happy. It fits and works.

    By 1987ChevyV20 from Eustis FL

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 1

    1

    2019-06-28

    1

    1

    Flippo-Jippo GARBAGE!!

    Flippo-Jippo GARBAGE!!

    Submitted 2019-06-28

    By DISAPPOINTED!!

    From Ohio

    Has plastic tanks. These are complete trash...everyone knows this. Advertised as meeting or exceeding OEM specs. Well OEM specs on my 1987 GMC 1500 truck was for a radiator that has metal tanks on it. So you're basically getting deceived on one hand and lied to (by omission) on the other. Now I have to pay $$$ to return this junk. Absolutely NEVER buy parts online unless you're ready for some surprises. And the radiator hose I bought from them was thinner and softer and flimsy'er than the one I was intending to replace....and absolutely no internal support for such a cheaply made hose. 1 Year (chump worthy) warranty. Pathetic....garbage. I'll never buy their FLIPPO-JIPPO junk parts again!!!! Beware buying online.....I bought their best (HD) and it's the cheapest quality trash I've ever seen....EVER! Geeze.....

    Bottom Line not recommended

    Has plastic tanks. These are complete trash...everyone knows this. Advertised as meeting or exceeding OEM specs. Well OEM specs on my 1987 GMC 1500 truck was for a radiator that has metal tanks on it. So you're basically getting deceived on one hand and lied to (by omission) on the other. Now I have to pay $$$ to return this junk. Absolutely NEVER buy parts online unless you're ready for some surprises. And the radiator hose I bought from them was thinner and softer and flimsy'er than the one I was intending to replace....and absolutely no internal support for such a cheaply made hose. 1 Year (chump worthy) warranty. Pathetic....garbage. I'll never buy their FLIPPO-JIPPO junk parts again!!!! Beware buying online.....I bought their best (HD) and it's the cheapest quality trash I've ever seen....EVER! Geeze.....

    By DISAPPOINTED!! from Ohio

    BOTTOM LINE not recommended

  from $216.99

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  Carquest Premium - Radiator (Part No. 810729)

  Description

  All radiators are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal cooling.
  
  Product Features:

  • CARQUEST offers a complete line of automotive radiators covering over 98% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • CARQUEST provides value in many different ways: increased thermal performance, enhanced design features, and design commonization for maximum availability with the minimum amount of parts.
  • CARQUEST offers certified radiators that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's specifications that are ready to install out of the box.
  • Engineering and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality system, every radiator is 100% leak tested.

  3.5

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  3.5

  3.5

  • 5

    5

    2021-11-10

    5

    5

    Great quality from Advance

    Great quality from Advance

    Submitted 2021-11-10

    By Paul

    From Flushing, MI

    Replaced PSP on a 07 Saturn Aura. Perfect fit and zero leaks.

    Bottom Line recommended

    Replaced PSP on a 07 Saturn Aura. Perfect fit and zero leaks.

    By Paul from Flushing, MI

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 5

    5

    2021-07-18

    5

    5

    I would buy again

    I would buy again

    Submitted 2021-07-18

    By matt

    From Va

    Worked good

    Bottom Line recommended

    Worked good

    By matt from Va

    BOTTOM LINE recommended

  • 1

    1

    2020-10-28

    1

    1

    No

    No

    Submitted 2020-10-28

    By Ubaldo

    From Undisclosed

    Ok

    Bottom Line NULL

    Ok

    By Ubaldo from Undisclosed

    BOTTOM LINE NULL

  from $689.99

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