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Old 01-11-2009   #1 (permalink)
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has anyone bought one and put it in? i dont know what to get? is it worth the money to get a 3-row? or should i just find a stock replacement 2-row?
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i found one for $159, its a two row..
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I would stay 2row unless going turbo and adding FMIC. I traded a used deck lid for a used 3 row one. Didn't have good heater untill add the intercooler and block some of it. Now temp good and have good heater.
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no i dont plan on doing anything like that.. so i think a replacement 2-row will do
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Just go with the 2 row for $159.00. It is probably the same one as Advance Auto (Parts America family) Spectra radiator for $156.00.

I have an SVO that is obviously a turbo car, and I have had zero problems. In addition, a FMIC should be installed low, and something like a Volvo or any other full size intercooler is unecessary and an air restriction to the radiator.
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alright ill check one of those out then
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Mine is installed low. But I ducted part of it to force the air into it. So it does restrict the radiator. Here is link with video and pictures of it.
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