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hewlett2002000 · 03-19-2009, 06:42 PM

this is the last thing i need to get worked out for my 6.0l lq4. i need a radiator with a transmission cooler that will cool my 6.0l lq4 properly that is not too wide for my 66. also i need an oil cooler for it. if yall could point me in the right direction or tell me what yall have used i would appreciate it greatly.
thanks,
John

*LILRED66* · 03-19-2009, 06:46 PM

John:

The factory 4-core Harrison Desert Cooler with the tranny lines connectors in the bottom tank will do the trick. I would add an auxillary tranny cooler, as well as, a flex fan with a factory radiator shroud. These items are a direct-bolt in and will fit between the inner fenders in the lower radiator cradles and upper radiator mount.

MacAttack · 03-19-2009, 06:50 PM

What Tony said - and maybe a cast aluminum trans pan too.

Mac.

hewlett2002000 · 03-19-2009, 11:39 PM

any cheaper options? im not real flush with $.
thanks,
John

**Captainfab** · 03-20-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

any cheaper options? im not real flush with $.
thanks,
John

Have you looked at the summit universal aluminum radiators? They will require some fabrication to mount, but they are a good radiator.

This one will fit without trimming to the inner fenders.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

This one will require some trimming on the inner fenders and possible moving of the battery.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

TimE · 03-20-2009, 08:42 AM

Can't help on the radiator ?? because I haven't made it that far yet. On the external tranny cooler and oil cooler though, go to a local u-pull-it type yard and scavenge them from a later model truck that had the towing package. There were even passenger cars that had the oil coolers too. Just spend some time poking around and there's no telling what you will run across.The good thing about it is you won't be looking at much $$$ outlay.

On second thought, when you go to the "yard" be prepared with a tape measure and start measuring different radiators that will fit in the necessary opening that are of decent size(core thickness). You might find something that will work for @ $20 or so.

Good luck in your hunt and let us know how it turns out for you!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-20-2009, 11:23 AM

I have the summit radiator for my truck. I mocked it up but that is about it. I think it is the 27", and I did remove the battery from the engine compartment.

MacAttack · 03-20-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I have the summit radiator for my truck. I mocked it up but that is about it. I think it is the 27", and I did remove the battery from the engine compartment.

That is an outstanding looking unit - mucho surface area for cooling.

Are you going to have to run a zinc diode to keep the different metals from reacting with each other? I thought about doing the same set-up because of the excellent Summit Racing radiator prices - but with the way I work we'd still be talking about starting the new engine in 2010.

Mac.

olsofti · 03-20-2009, 11:10 PM

This is the one I used in my '64 5.3 4l60e.Stock 5.3 fan no shroud runs at the same temp as my '02 Silverado.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-65...1%7C240%3A1318

502tripower · 03-21-2009, 12:48 AM

I would try and use the factory 4-Core with trans cooler shroud and clutch fan.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

That is an outstanding looking unit - mucho surface area for cooling.

Are you going to have to run a zinc diode to keep the different metals from reacting with each other? I thought about doing the same set-up because of the excellent Summit Racing radiator prices - but with the way I work we'd still be talking about starting the new engine in 2010.

Mac.

I think I am going to redo the hold down. I want to make it a bit bigger and tack some tabs in and use a rubber mounting system instead. This way no metal is touching it. I might even have the hold down bent with Stainless steel or just paint it.

4dranch · 03-20-2009, 11:38 AM

nice hold down..everything looks sharp. good work.

hewlett2002000 · 03-20-2009, 03:25 PM

ive gotta go to the junkyard soon. ill look there.
thanks for all the help and suggestions.
John

65ChevyUtah · 03-20-2009, 05:35 PM

I just baught this one off of Ebay From Coolautoparts for around $200. Has anyone else used this one ?

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVROLET-PU-TRUCK-1966-283-V8-ALL-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c 293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem220352019833QQitemZ220352019833QQptZMotorsQ5f CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Tomsriv · 03-23-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65ChevyUtah

I just baught this one off of Ebay From Coolautoparts for around $200. Has anyone else used this one ?

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVROLET-PU-TRUCK-1966-283-V8-ALL-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c 293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem220352019833QQitemZ220352019833QQptZMotorsQ5f CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I have one of those and Im really happy with it. It fits perfectly. The only problem is the trans cooler does not work at all. I have a trans temp gauge and I found the cooler does not work. I use an external trans cooler now.

65ChevyUtah · 03-23-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomsriv

I have one of those and Im really happy with it. It fits perfectly. The only problem is the trans cooler does not work at all. I have a trans temp gauge and I found the cooler does not work. I use an external trans cooler now.

oh really. Thats not good. where did you mount your exernal cooler ? Which one did you buy ?
thanks.

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

ive gotta go to the junkyard soon. ill look there.
thanks for all the help and suggestions.
John

If you're trying to find one in the junkyard, you'll need to look for something in a mid to late 60's Chevy passenger car (Camaro, Nova, Chevelle, etc). Otherwise you'll need to modify your inner fenders because most newer radiators are wider than what will fit into your truck without modification

03-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	radiator this is the last thing i need to get worked out for my 6.0l lq4. i need a radiator with a transmission cooler that will cool my 6.0l lq4 properly that is not too wide for my 66. also i need an oil cooler for it. if yall could point me in the right direction or tell me what yall have used i would appreciate it greatly. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

03-19-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: radiator John: The factory 4-core Harrison Desert Cooler with the tranny lines connectors in the bottom tank will do the trick. I would add an auxillary tranny cooler, as well as, a flex fan with a factory radiator shroud. These items are a direct-bolt in and will fit between the inner fenders in the lower radiator cradles and upper radiator mount.

03-19-2009, 06:50 PM	#3
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: radiator What Tony said - and maybe a cast aluminum trans pan too. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-19-2009, 11:39 PM	#4
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: radiator any cheaper options? im not real flush with $. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

03-20-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: radiator Can't help on the radiator ?? because I haven't made it that far yet. On the external tranny cooler and oil cooler though, go to a local u-pull-it type yard and scavenge them from a later model truck that had the towing package. There were even passenger cars that had the oil coolers too. Just spend some time poking around and there's no telling what you will run across.The good thing about it is you won't be looking at much $$$ outlay. On second thought, when you go to the "yard" be prepared with a tape measure and start measuring different radiators that will fit in the necessary opening that are of decent size(core thickness). You might find something that will work for @ $20 or so. Good luck in your hunt and let us know how it turns out for you! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: radiator I have the summit radiator for my truck. I mocked it up but that is about it. I think it is the 27", and I did remove the battery from the engine compartment. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 03-20-2009 at 11:25 AM.

03-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#9
olsofti Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress Inn.Tn Posts: 135	Re: radiator This is the one I used in my '64 5.3 4l60e.Stock 5.3 fan no shroud runs at the same temp as my '02 Silverado. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-65...1%7C240%3A1318

03-21-2009, 12:48 AM	#10
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: radiator I would try and use the factory 4-Core with trans cooler shroud and clutch fan. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

03-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#12
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: radiator nice hold down..everything looks sharp. good work. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-20-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: radiator ive gotta go to the junkyard soon. ill look there. thanks for all the help and suggestions. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

03-20-2009, 05:35 PM	#14
65ChevyUtah Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eagle Mountain Utah Posts: 97	Re: radiator I just baught this one off of Ebay From Coolautoparts for around $200. Has anyone else used this one ? cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVROLET-PU-TRUCK-1966-283-V8-ALL-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c 293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem220352019833QQitemZ220352019833QQptZMotorsQ5f CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Last edited by 65ChevyUtah; 03-20-2009 at 05:37 PM.



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