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Old 12-21-2014, 05:54 PM   #1
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What radiators for ls1 swap

Hey guys what rads should I be using for a ls1 out of a camaro with 4l60 tranny ?in a 70 c10
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Old 12-22-2014, 10:52 AM   #2
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

I just used my stock '72 radiator, using 2005 Silverado hoses. They fit a bit tightly on the radiator side, but putting some dishwashing soap on them let them slide on just fine.
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Old 12-22-2014, 12:39 PM   #3
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

Mine is from a 2001 camaro.
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Old 12-22-2014, 03:27 PM   #4
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

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Mine is from a 2001 camaro.
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Does the 2001 Camaro radiator fit into the stock location. I have heard of people using them but have not found a lot of info on it.
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Old 12-22-2014, 10:22 PM   #5
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I just used my stock '72 radiator, using 2005 Silverado hoses. They fit a bit tightly on the radiator side, but putting some dishwashing soap on them let them slide on just fine.
Same deal here, with dual elect fans....wax on 205/off 195(Painless controls). The old copper /brass rad works, if in good condition? Longhorn
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Old 12-23-2014, 08:41 AM   #6
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

Stock radiator works great on my 82 . I see no need to change it out unless you need a new one . Even then I would by a stock one to go back in .
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Old 12-23-2014, 11:00 AM   #7
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

I'm using OE tanks & bracket with 4-core high efficiency guts & relocated / resized necks on my '57.
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that's totally unrelated to what you are asking.

I think the others are right, though - if you had a V8 truck to begin with, I wouldn't change the radiator. I'd change the hoses to fit the radiator you've got.

Summit Racing has great search features to help you find molded hose with the bends & sizes you need; that and some hose connectors from Speedway Motors and you can plumb anything.
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Old 01-07-2015, 04:09 AM   #8
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check out griffin radiators! they are made in south carolina and are custom made to whatever you application is,they make ls swap radiators that have all radiator hoses inlet and outlet on same side.
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:19 PM   #9
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

China Champion radiator from ebay and I welded bosses to the tanks for fan mounting. Have to use 4 core mounts, but it works great. Have done it on a couple builds.



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Old 01-07-2015, 03:42 PM   #10
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Re: What radiators for ls1 swap

I bought an LS radiator from eBay from seller dissrad, they make them in-house and US made. I called them about a truck LS setup and it is $300. I have heard nothing but good things about their quality and the one I have for my Camaro is very nice.
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