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I void warranties
Age: 31
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 161
Location: ocala, FL User is: OffLine |
why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
is it absolutely necessary to replace the radiator or can is just frowned
upon? is it clearance issues, cooling capabilities,etc. thanks. |
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where's my chippy?
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 8,021
Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
beacause itll overheat
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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 18
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,207
Location: User is: OffLine |
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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I touch kids...
Age: 24
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 225
Location: User is: OffLine |
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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rolling work in progress
Age: 19
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,532
Location: nlr ar User is: OffLine |
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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Registered User
Age: 21
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 317
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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Heavy Metal Body Man
Age: 25
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,135
Location: Erie PA User is: OffLine |
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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Registered User
Age: 21
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,039
Location: Crime Hills FL User is: OffLine |
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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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 85
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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Registered User
Age: 21
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 317
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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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 85
Location: Tinicum, P.A - Delco User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
ok. thanks
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On da bottle
Age: 32
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,242
Location: Wetumpka, AL User is: Online |
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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Tim loves his doritos
Age: 19
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,233
Location: Illinois User is: OffLine |
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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Hoods are overrated
Age: 26
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 11,898
Location: Lexington, NC User is: OffLine |
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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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 18
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,207
Location: User is: OffLine |
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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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 53
Location: User is: OffLine |
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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Hoods are overrated
Age: 26
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 11,898
Location: Lexington, NC User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
flexible rubber hoses here
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ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
Age: 18
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,207
Location: User is: OffLine |
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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Registered User
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,083
Location: Stow User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
I am doing a 350 swap right now and wanted to put in a 87 corvette radiator. But i also wanted to know about what lines will and wont fit with the vette rad. And so what did you guys do about the lines you had to replace such as where you bought them and etc.
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Hoods are overrated
Age: 26
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 11,898
Location: Lexington, NC User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
i bought a 6' piece of 2" ID flex rubber and cut it to length
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Registered User
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,083
Location: Stow User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
Now will the hard lines from my motor fit into the corvette radiator??
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94 s10 in progress
Age: 22
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,225
Location: Verona NY User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
the trans cooler lines will fit fine the vette rad does not have oil cooler lines this is assuming you used the 89 era vette radiator |
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Not so Avg
Age: 24
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,016
Location: Springfield Twp, Ohio User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
Can you just delete the oil cooler part on a vortec 350?
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Not so Avg
Age: 24
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,016
Location: Springfield Twp, Ohio User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
Would a 87 vette radiator worK?
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Registered User
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,083
Location: Stow User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
I was told to get an 86-88 vette rad and so i would need a remote cooler or like tiresmokin said can i just delete em?
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V8 AWD member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,693
Location: User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
The reason they sometime work and sometimes don't is that s/10's come with various thickness radiators IMO.
Just measure your stock 4.3 radiator. If the core is 3/4" inches or less you could probably get away with it in a cool area or lo-po engine. A 1 1/2" thick core 4.3 stock radiator usually handles the job fine with the correct fans in my experience. |
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Registered User
Age: 21
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
Location: warrenton Oregon User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
i just got this one in the link http://racewayparts.com/chevygmconversionradiators.aspx
it fits in the core support |
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Registered User
Age: 20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,083
Location: Stow User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
Man a brand new 87 vette radiator at summit racing is only $145 bucks...
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Registered User
Age: 21
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
Location: warrenton Oregon User is: OffLine |
Re: why couldn't i just use my stock radiator?
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