The Cold Case GMG544A-1 is the alternate-inlet version of the GMG544A, a direct-fit aluminum performance radiator for 1978-1988 GM G-body cars with an automatic transmission, built with a 1.25 inch (32mm) upper hose inlet instead of the standard 1.5 inch. It uses an oversize 2-row core with two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch, 100 percent TIG-welded construction, and polished OE-style tanks, and has a 5/16 inch inverted flare transmission cooler fitting. It does not fit the Grand National, which uses a different radiator.
- Type: aluminum performance radiator (automatic, 32mm upper hose)
- Core: oversize 2-row, two 1.25 in tubes, 16 corrugated fins per inch
- Construction: 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum, polished OE-style tanks
- Core size: 26.5 in W x 18.25 in H
- Overall size: 31.5 in W x 18.5 in H x 3 in D
- Hoses: 1.25 in (32mm) upper, 1.5 in lower; 5/16 in inverted flare trans fitting
- Excludes Grand National (see GMB57)
- Part number: GMG544A-1
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following G-body models (excludes Grand National):
- 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1978-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1978-1987 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1978-1987 Buick Regal
- 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1978-1987 GMC Caballero
FAQ
What vehicles does the Cold Case GMG544A-1 fit?
1978-1988 GM G-body cars such as the Malibu, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Regal, Grand Prix, and Cutlass, with an automatic transmission.
How is the -1 different from the standard GMG544A?
The -1 has a 1.25 inch (32mm) upper hose inlet instead of the standard 1.5 inch inlet.
Does it fit the Grand National?
No. The Grand National uses a different radiator (see GMB57).
How many rows is the core?
An oversize 2-row core with two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch.

