Well the Radiator place called, and said they made a mistake... SO I'll have my new CORRECT rad here on wed.!

I think I will look into a tranny cooler. Good idea.
Question on the heater. My heater core is in the heater, but none of the duct work or the controls.. Should I have a working heater? Or is it alright to just have the core in place. I have no need for the heater if it is just to keep warm.