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Performance Radiator / Intercooler Installation

Install an upgraded aluminum radiator or front-mount intercooler to keep a modified engine cool under hard use — quoted after we see the car.

Quote requiredDifficulty: hard~2.56 hrsHalf a day to a full day
Typical range — final quote required
$540–2,550
Parts$250–1,500
Labor$290–1,050
Labor time2.56 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

We remove the factory radiator or intercooler and install the upgraded unit, including custom piping, couplers, and mounting where the kit requires it. The cooling system is refilled, bled, and pressure-tested so a modified or hard-driven engine holds safe temperatures. Because kits vary widely in fitment and required trimming, we quote this job after seeing your car and parts.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Engine or intake temperatures climb during hard driving
  • Tuned or turbocharged engine loses power as it heats up
  • Factory plastic radiator tank is cracked or seeping
  • You bought an intercooler kit and want it fitted properly
  • Coolant temperature spikes in summer traffic
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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