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10-19-2009, 10:08 PM
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I void warranties
Age: 31
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why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
is it absolutely necessary to replace the radiator or can is just frowned
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10-19-2009, 10:12 PM
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where's my chippy?
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
beacause itll overheat
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10-19-2009, 11:38 PM
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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 17
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
lots of guys use the stock 4.3 radiators with there v8 swap. some say it works great and others it dont do so well
so just try it out if it cools good for you then your good if not get one that will |
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10-20-2009, 12:58 AM
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Registered User
Age: 24
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
The 4.3 radiator in GOOD shape will cool decently. I'm running my stock radiator on my L31 swap(for now) just to save a few bucks and get it moving.
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10-20-2009, 01:00 AM
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rolling work in progress
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
im just guessing it depends on were you live as well
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10-20-2009, 01:17 AM
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Registered User
Age: 20
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Location: Calgary User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
mine stays cool...i have a vortec 350, and just moved the stock rad up and got a 160 t-stat...i also have electric fans from a 99 intrepid and they do wonders, if their on full time the truck doesnt even reach opperating temp if its idling, found that out when i had them hook up to a toggle switch when i was testing them lol
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10-20-2009, 01:35 PM
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Heavy Metal Body Man
Age: 25
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
if its a 4.3, you can use it as long as you dont beat the v8 too hard, many people around here still use theirs, but if its anything else then you need to change it, because they wont be able to cool it
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10-20-2009, 03:25 PM
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Registered User
Age: 21
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
Yeah 4.3 rad. will cool it pretty good in florida heat in the middle of the day,but it also depends on your fan setup.
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10-20-2009, 08:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Location: Tinicum, P.A - Delco User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
when hooking up the electric fans wht do u hook them to?
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10-20-2009, 09:01 PM
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Registered User
Age: 20
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Location: Calgary User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
a relay and a switch :P
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10-20-2009, 09:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Location: Tinicum, P.A - Delco User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
ok. thanks
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10-20-2009, 09:10 PM
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On da bottle
Age: 31
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
My stock 4.3 rad is cooling my 500+ hp with A/C in the hot alabama heat.
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10-20-2009, 10:41 PM
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Former S10 enthusiast
Age: 19
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
You don't need a 4.3 radiator but more surface area = more air to go through the radiator and cool the hot coolant.
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10-21-2009, 12:42 AM
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Hoods are overrated
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
becool corvette radiator for me so i won't have to second guess anything
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10-21-2009, 02:37 AM
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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 17
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
i bought a brand new corvette radiator and when i cut my radiator support out to slide it in i kinda almost flatten the top three layers of my radiator.
i hope it still cools cuz that thing was expensive. what lower hose are you guys using with the vette radiators |
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10-21-2009, 05:00 PM
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Registered User
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
I have the corvette radiator on my sbc 350 I am useing the stainless steel houe kit off ebay fits nice.
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10-21-2009, 08:32 PM
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Hoods are overrated
Age: 26
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
flexible rubber hoses here
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10-21-2009, 09:05 PM
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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 17
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
what did you buy it for or what is the sizes i got the flex rubber hose for my upper but i cant seem to find one that is the right size and length for the bottom |
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