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10-28-2014, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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What radiator are you guys running?
I'm putting a carb'd 4.8 in my 71 gmc (6 banger, auto) and was wondering what direct-fit radiator you guys might be using during your swaps.
I've looked at Be Cool, etc. but just wanted to get an idea of what;s working for you. I'm sticking with a th350 or 700r4 tranny by the way.
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10-28-2014, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Stock one will work fine. No need to swap it out unless you like spending $ or yours has issues.
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10-28-2014, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Just make sure your system holds pressure, I read on here that if it don't your water pump will leak, mine did after using my stock old raditor
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10-28-2014, 08:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
running a newish stock 4 core
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10-28-2014, 09:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Thanks, guys. Very helpful info. Might just upgrade to a stock type 4 core.
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11-06-2014, 10:50 AM | #6 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
we make a bolt-in radiator for your truck here in the USA. We are also a forum sponsor and offer a discount to members.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590670 |
11-06-2014, 02:56 PM | #7 | |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
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11-06-2014, 04:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Cool, would be glad to help. Make sure to mention you found us here for the discount when ordering.
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11-07-2014, 12:11 AM | #9 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Sure will! Thanks.
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11-16-2014, 11:07 PM | #10 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
4 row copper /brass, 2 14" elect fans ,on a steel shelf....wax on 205/off 195? Painless controls & relay set it off.... no fight longhorn
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11-17-2014, 12:35 AM | #11 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
I just used a regular 'ol Be-Cool sbc radiator, seems to work great since I don't have a/c, and my trans cooling has its own seperate radiator.
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11-17-2014, 07:08 PM | #12 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
I've got a 4-core I pulled out of a BB truck I'm planning on using. Also going to be running an electric fan.
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11-17-2014, 09:44 PM | #13 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
I'm running the same 4 core that has been in it since my old man put it in when he was overheating while pulling a horse trailer with the original straight six. My 5.3L ALWAYS runs cool, and I'm still running stock clutch fan.
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11-18-2014, 02:55 AM | #14 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
griffin for an ls-swapped '69 camaro.
had to tape a 16x16 chunk of coroplast to it today. it's been ~30 degrees and the truck took 30 mins to get into closed loop |
11-18-2014, 10:28 AM | #15 |
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Re: What radiator are you guys running?
Thanks for the replies, guys. I'm planning to go with RnD bc they have a great reputation and are less than 20 minutes away from me.
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