Anyone heard of or using one of these?
www.protuninglab.com
Thanks in advance!
Glenn
82-02 Chevy S10 Blazer -90 Corvette V8 Tri Core Aluminum Racing Cooling Radiator
Thanks in advance!
Glenn
DNA Motoring Radiator
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All aluminum radiators always seem to develop cracks. Nothing wrong with the plastic end cap radiators.
Well for what it’s worth it won’t be driven all the time just a weekend warrior lol
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I've never seen one installed correctly leak, given it was quality to begin with. Remember you can't lock them in solid, you need to have rubber mounts top and bottom, that's usually when they have issues. The piece you posted looks like Champion type crap. Look for a good two row with one inch rows. The cheap stuff like you posted advertise more rows but the tubes are smaller and they don't flow/cool like the two one inch rows do. I've had great luck with ECP with two Camaros, a Nova and my buddies 67 c1500. Jury is still out on the Blazer given it hasn't run around more than a dozen miles but I have no reservations.
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I was just searching for a corvette rad and that one peeked my interest.I've never seen one installed correctly leak, given it was quality to begin with. Remember you can't lock them in solid, you need to have rubber mounts top and bottom, that's usually when they have issues. The piece you posted looks like Champion type crap. Look for a good two row with one inch rows. The cheap stuff like you posted advertise more rows but the tubes are smaller and they don't flow/cool like the two one inch rows do. I've had great luck with ECP with two Camaros, a Nova and my buddies 67 c1500. Jury is still out on the Blazer given it hasn't run around more than a dozen miles but I have no reservations.
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Corvette rad is old school for S10 engine swaps. Before folks realized the stock 4.3 rad cools adequately and fit better. I have a C4. Mines 32 years old and the original works fine. They never had an all aluminum 3 core. And I'd never put that one in mine. So it's not a Corvette radiator. Just using the name to sound cool.
Long time ago I bought a Genuine GM one for an S10 swap. Had to do a lot of cutting and fitting of the support. My latest 6.0L LS swap is running the rad that came with the 99 S10 truck. Trick to getting all the air out of the cooling system with the bottom mounted thermostat on LS engines is to fill it thru a flushing tee in the big heater hose. It's the highest point and will let out any air. Just like brakes and clutches air always goes up if it can. So bleed from the highest point.
Long time ago I bought a Genuine GM one for an S10 swap. Had to do a lot of cutting and fitting of the support. My latest 6.0L LS swap is running the rad that came with the 99 S10 truck. Trick to getting all the air out of the cooling system with the bottom mounted thermostat on LS engines is to fill it thru a flushing tee in the big heater hose. It's the highest point and will let out any air. Just like brakes and clutches air always goes up if it can. So bleed from the highest point.
So a 4.3 with dual or Ford fans is substantial enough is what you’re saying? Where is the best place to get a 4.3 Rad?
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You don't want to use those old school Ford fans either. They have a huge current spike at startup and will require heavier wiring and relays. Do a search for swap radiators on here. There are a lot of alternatives.
My own swapped trucks have 99 Intrepid fans because they are a real good fit on the stock 4.3 rad. IIRC you'll need to trim 1/4" off one side of the shroud for a perfect fit.
My own swapped trucks have 99 Intrepid fans because they are a real good fit on the stock 4.3 rad. IIRC you'll need to trim 1/4" off one side of the shroud for a perfect fit.
Here's a link for reference. It has the part number and applications. You can grab the part number and Google it for comparative shopping.
1984-1994 GM Radiator 52450026 | GMPartsDirect.com
1984-1994 GM part # 52450026 - Radiator
www.gmpartsdirect.com
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Use a PWM controller and current spikes are a non-issue.
The listing for it shows it as a 'universal fit'. Have you cross checked its dimensions (LWH of core, I & O sizes & locations), need for integral trans. cooler, etc,. for compatibility and/ or clearances w/ stock truck core support, fan shroud, & engine configuration?
No I just went based off of people reviews and recommendations.
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Why not just get a replacement made for the vehicle??
I can find an all aluminum 4.3 rad anywhere
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Why are you so set on aluminum? Unless you're running a gazillion hp, a stock replacement will work fine.
I guess aesthetics lol
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Curious as to why you were considering a $200+ Griffin, but seem to want the cheapest offshore 4.3 radiator out there?
Rockauto has genuine GM for $195. It has both coolers. If you don't need one or the other just cap them.
I used these to plug my oil cooler fittings on the drivers side of the rad.
Rockauto has genuine GM for $195. It has both coolers. If you don't need one or the other just cap them.
More Information for GM GENUINE 20388
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