APDI 8010359 Radiator

APDI 8010359 Radiator for GM Applications

APDI Radiator 8010359 is a direct-fit cooling system replacement for select GM vehicles that use a 20-3/4 inch core. Built with a plastic tank and aluminum construction, it matches the dimensions needed for common classic GM radiator applications, including Chevrolet Camaro, Nova, El Camino, Malibu, Bel Air, Impala, Monte Carlo, Pontiac Firebird, Oldsmobile Omega, Buick Skylark, Buick Century, and Pontiac Phoenix.

This APDI radiator is built around a 17-1/4 inch core height, 20-3/4 inch core width, and 1 inch core thickness with a single-row core design. It also includes a transmission oil cooler section measuring 8-1/2 inches, plus 1-5/16 inch inlet and 1-9/16 inch outlet diameters for the listed applications.

Key Features

• APDI Radiator 8010359 for GM radiator replacement applications
• Plastic tank aluminum construction
• 17-1/4 inch core height, 20-3/4 inch core width, 1 inch core thickness
• Single-row core design
• 1-5/16 inch inlet and 1-9/16 inch outlet diameters
• 8-1/2 inch transmission oil cooler section
• Fits select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile models with a 20-3/4 inch core

Detailed Description

APDI 8010359 is a radiator assembly for GM vehicles that require the specified 20-3/4 inch core size. The plastic tank aluminum design combines lightweight construction with the thermal transfer characteristics expected in a replacement radiator, while the single-row core layout supports the original cooling system configuration for the listed fitments. This part number, 8010359, also cross-references APDI 8010359-style applications and related aftermarket references such as Spectra Premium CU359 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1972-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A; Fits 1972-1979 Chevrolet Nova, N/A; Fits 1968-1977 Chevrolet El Camino, N/A; Fits 1973-1977 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A; Fits 1971-1973 Chevrolet Bel Air, N/A; Fits 1971-1973 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 1972-1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A; Fits 1970-1976 Pontiac Firebird, N/A; Fits 1972 Pontiac LeMans, N/A; Fits 1973-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A; Fits 1977-1979 Buick Skylark, N/A; Fits 1977 Buick Century, N/A; and Fits 1978-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A.

What This Radiator Helps Address

• Leaking or cracked radiator tanks
• Restricted coolant flow from an aging core
• Overheating caused by reduced heat dissipation
• Transmission cooler service needs in supported GM applications
• Fitment issues when replacing a radiator with the wrong core size

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify core dimensions, inlet and outlet sizes, and transmission cooler connection requirements before installation. This radiator is listed for vehicles with a 20-3/4 inch core, so matching the original radiator measurements is important for proper fitment in Chevrolet Camaro, Nova, El Camino, Malibu, Bel Air, Impala, Monte Carlo, Pontiac Firebird, and related GM models. Confirm the vehicle’s cooling system layout and compare the existing radiator to APDI 8010359 before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

APDI supplies replacement cooling components for automotive applications, and this radiator is cataloged with detailed dimensional and fitment data to support accurate selection. Part number 8010359 is referenced across multiple aftermarket listings for the same GM radiator application.