Author Topic: 71 Cuda Heater Core - Comparison (Read 1473 times)

RB2929 · « **on:** November 10, 2009 - 06:26:04 PM »

Hi All-
I'm researching heater core replacements for a 71 Barracuda 340 Non-A/C.
I�m hoping that your experience can provide some assistance. I�m not worried about concourse correctness. The only thing original on the car is the third lug nut on rear driver�s side.

Here�s what I found doing Internet searches. What I did find interesting is that the top four vendors all have the same part number, but vary in price. I threw Year One in for fun. What are your thoughts (on heater cores) and any recommendations?

Rock Auto Proliance 399109 Part#: - $37
Advance Auto Ready-Aire Part#: 399109 - $65
O�Reilly Auto Ready-Rad - Part#: 399109 - $40
Auto Zone �Chrysler� Part#: 399109 - $46
NAPA � No Product Found

Summit Proliance Ready-Aire Part#: 399105 - $40
Summit Proliance Ready-Aire Part#: 394152 - $50
Summit Proliance Ready-Aire Part#: 399109 - $50
Year One �O.E.M. specifications� Part#: CR9109 - $76

Thanks,
Ron

Bullitt- · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2009 - 06:44:18 PM »

Got mine from O'Reilly, fit just fine..Made in Mexico.

Slotts · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2009 - 06:47:40 PM »

Nice detective work.

Yes, they are the same part numbers because they are made by TransPro and built in Mexico.
Year One changes the numbers slightly to hide it and of course are the most expensive.

Imagine that!

Slotts

Bullitt- · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2009 - 06:50:11 PM »

Quote from: Slotts on November 10, 2009 - 06:47:40 PM

Nice detective work.

Yes, they are the same part numbers because they are made by TransPro and built in Mexico.
Year One changes the numbers slightly to hide it and of course are the most expensive. Imagine that!

Slotts

AND charge you another 40 to ship W/O K.Y.

Chryco Psycho · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2009 - 01:01:16 AM »

if it is any consolation we pay over $100 from any supplier up here give the business to Rock Auto obviously

Slotts · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2009 - 09:14:50 PM »

Here's one I found in the garage.

Goodmark didn't do a very good job of covering the sticker.

Quote from: Bullitt- on November 10, 2009 - 06:50:11 PM

AND charge you another 40 to ship W/O K.Y.

Yes Wade, YO always has the KY on backorder.

Slotts

RB2929 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2009 - 08:15:54 PM »

I went ahead and bouth the heater core from O'Reilly's. Box says Ready-Aire by proliance, made in Mexico.
I purchased the heater box rebuild kit from Detroit Muscle Technologies (based upon ya'lls recommendation. And I noted to them that you did).
Last summer I rebuilt the actual carcass of the box- sorry, still no pics.
My wife is visiting her family in mid-December w/o me (

)
Gonna use the time to put it all together.