Radiator Recore Pricing

Chris A · January 04, 2003, 07:15:02 AM

I'm shopping for prices on radiator recoring. I tried to let my fingers do the walking in my local area, but everyone had to see it.

What are some prices you guys have found for radiator recoring. I know over the years I've heard prices anywhere from $175 on up. They guys around here are pretty expensive, so I would like to find a source that is pretty cheap, that will do it with the RIGHT core, even if it means shipping.

Chris

turby · January 04, 2003, 07:55:46 AM

I paid $324 for a recore. But I wouldn't have him do another one.

1trucavalier · January 22, 2003, 03:00:44 PM

VA rte 1 $175+. Most told me its not worth it to recore a 13yr old radiator then I told them how much one cost to replace and they had a different understanding.

Chris A · January 22, 2003, 08:41:08 PM

Whats the name of the shop? I just had one done since there wasn't much response, $350. Did a nice job and it bets the alternative. Most shops gave me a guesstimate of 200-300 sight unseen.

Thanks

1trucavalier · January 23, 2003, 07:54:07 AM

The one I went to is called Mt. Vernon radiator 703-360-0631. Just to let you know the owner was not to reluctant to recore/fix a 13yr old radiator. His suggestion was to buy a new one. I told him initially it was not one of those plastic crap units that GM sales for its 95+ vehicles. He is going to ask what the radiator is made out of first. I did let him know though that replacing my radiator with a stocker was totally out of the question especially to the tune of $1500. Thats the reason I just bought the griffin unit. OH yeah be a pal and sale me your chip :wink: !

Mr. Mod Man · January 28, 2003, 08:18:14 PM

You shouldnt pay more than $200 if you do the R&R.

Chris A · January 28, 2003, 10:21:00 PM

Quote from: PavementPounderYou shouldnt pay more than $200 if you do the R&R.

Yeah, thats my prob. I can't find anyone who can do it for less than $350, and I don't have time to runt his thing to 5 different shops for the best price. The thing that seems to really drive up the price is the core itself.

Have you actually gotten one recored for $200, or are you just making an inference based on other recores?

Thanks

Chris

Mr. Mod Man · February 02, 2003, 04:04:59 PM

and they welded on aftermarket fan brackets, but this was through a friend who works at another shop(sub'd out). Basically, I had friends who had friends ....but still, dont get ripped off man :wink:

Chris A · February 02, 2003, 10:20:02 PM

yeah, thats what I'm trying to avoid, but $350 to actually get it done is about the best I can do around here. This last shop did a stellar job fixing up a crashed radiator. New cap fitting, necks fixed tanks fixed and recored. Can't complain.

I'm pretty busy, so I just can't travel around to differnent places with this rad, besides the last time was over $400 so its at least getting better.

Chris

HiZ · February 07, 2003, 12:00:13 PM

I had a local guy that has been doing it on Semis and intercoolers for a long ass time and he's good! I got a hell of a deal compared to what you are all talking about. He said he'd never seen anything like it on a car before! damn thing works great! maybe you all could ship'm my way and then I can talk to him. E-mail me if you wanna' :idea:
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Mike J. · February 07, 2003, 05:40:27 PM

Sounds promising, but can you talk to him and then we send them to you instead of the other way around ? :lol: About what price did you get ?
Thanks

Chris A · February 07, 2003, 09:18:29 PM

Yeah, the last guy that did one asked what the hell it came off of too!

HiZ · February 09, 2003, 07:56:02 PM

I'll call him on Monday and let ya know what he says and I'll check a price for a bunch let me know how many I'll be giving to him if ya can.