Need a direct fit radiator, no mods to make fit 87 GMC V2500 5.7, 350 Auto trans

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Greetings,
My radiator finally went bad. I have 93k on my 87 GMC V2500, 5.7 TBI 350 / TH400 Auto Trans.
I would like to find a direct fit radiator that will fit right in with NO mods. I dont mind aluminum.
Mine is a 3 row, 19" tall core / 28" wide core. does anyone have any advice on where I can find one fast?
If I go for a brass copper one it will take 2 months to get. Any help would be great.
 

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chances of a radiator shop in your area? I'd say thats your best bet. Check semi truck places and industrial equipment (bull dozer, farm equipment, and such) repair places....if they don't repair them ask if they know of someone that does.
 

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I bought a champion for my 350tbi 3/4 th400. Works great no issues
 

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I bought a champion for my 350tbi 3/4 th400. Works great no issues
I purchased the champion as well, did your stock radiator rubber pad mounts fit? or did you have to get larger ones? I purchased the Champion 3 row.
 

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I believe I used slightly Larger ones for it.
 

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i got a champion as well. Don't have the part # off hand, but it's the standard 2-row.

No, it did not exactly fit the mounts as you can see:

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Since the radiator is locked in position and not moving i'm not messing with it for now.

Other than the mount issue, the radiator has been just great.
 

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