aftermarket aluminum rads

[mooseknuckles]

anyone using an aftermarket aluminum rad for their LS swap?....what kind?....size?..

[68Stepbed]

I just bought one from Dave's Truck Parts in NC. I paid $260 for it, and it looks and fits good. I'll post pics when I get them downloaded.

[henry3rd]

I would like to have one with the steam fitting already installed.

[Clyde65]

I bought one from Reliable radiators, Champion 3 core aluminum. dual fans ( 12" I think) and it was a direct fit. I should have had a bung drilled for the steam vent but I just went with the upper hose "splice" from Jagsthatrun.com

[nibs]

Very good topic! I was wondering the same

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I bought one from Reliable radiators, Champion 3 core aluminum. dual fans ( 12" I think) and it was a direct fit. I should have had a bung drilled for the steam vent but I just went with the upper hose "splice" from Jagsthatrun.com

......do you know the size of it?

[mooseknuckles]

I'm thinkin of goin with the one in the pic I posted.....it's a Griffin universal unit with the electric fans, and both the inlet and outlet on the right side..I'm not a 100% sure what size I need yet but this one is 31" x19".....

[nibs]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I'm thinkin of goin with the one in the pic I posted.....it's a Griffin universal unit with the electric fans, and both the inlet and outlet on the right side..I'm not a 100% sure what size I need yet but this one is 31" x19".....

Could you use one thats comparable to the OEM size? I cant say I know the stock size off the top of my head...

[mooseknuckles]

welll thats what I'm thinkin...31x19 gotta be close...?

[nibs]

do you have a link? I kinda like that one, might have to look into it for my own swap

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by nibs

do you have a link? I kinda like that one, might have to look into it for my own swap

http://www.griffinrad.com/Universal_Combos.cfm

[nibs]

Not bad really considering the fans come with it too.
Check this guys build... He has a pretty nice alum. rad
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=506692&page=2

[68Stepbed]

I was just about to post pics of mine.

[nibs]

Do it anyways!

[mooseknuckles]

I did a quick measure on my stock rad and the core alone is 28"x18" with the tanks its around 34" wide...so the 31"x19" griffin should fit perfectly...the 45* on the lower rad hose inlet/outlet should help to clear the "Z" as well.....

[69trk]

here's mine from entropy... for ls swaps in our trucks....

[mooseknuckles]

nice unit!

[BR3W CITY]

I have a be-cool that was in my truck from back when it had the 355. Single fan, always on, and I'm ok with that.

[68GMCCustom]

I'm running a stock style 4 core with the Old Air Products dual electric fans that were made for our trucks. Low speed fan runs w/key on, high speed comes in if its needed and it all keeps my temp pretty much pegged at 180*

[nibs]

Alright, so here is what we have gathered so far... OP, you can edit this into your original post if you would like. Just think it would be a good link for potential and current swappers

Direct Fit(67-72)

Entropy Radiators
-LSX Swap W/ Fans- $699.00

Reliable Radiator
-4 Row Aluminum W/ Fans- $350.00

Dave's Truck Parts
-Aluminum Direct Fit W/O Fans- $260

Griffin Thermal
-Aluminum LSX Swap Rad-$585.00 via SummitRacing

Summit Brand(Northern)
-Aluminum 2 core W/O Fans- $299

Universal Fit(Modification Req.)

Griffin Thermal
-31"x19" Universal Combo W/ Fans- $585



Im sure there are more. If you have a solution that might be helpful, let me know and I can make the changes accordingly!

I apologize if this broke a forum rule. I looked through the rules and I didnt see anything regarding anything like this.

Jeryd

[OldCreek]

Here's what I used on two of my swaps:

Summit racing #380457. It is made by Northern (Made in China). I've ordered two and had to send one back because of poor quality control. Anyways, it has a built in 1/2-20 flare fittings for an automatic tranny as well as a 1/4" npt/npsm fitting that I used with a 1/4" barb for the steam vent line. Also, it has a 5/8" heater hose fitting that comes blocked off.
It fits perfectly within within the rad support using 4 core mounts. The intake on the driver side is tapered from approx 1 1/4" to 1 3/8"... the stock 5.3 hose slides onto this about half way up. The output is passenger side and also fits the stock 5.3. I believe it is 1 1/2". There is also a nipple at the neck for an overflow.
It looks pretty good but it is unpolished. I believe it is a 2 core. If you cross reference this rad it is listed for a '71 chevelle, gto and others.

Anyways, I've run it my blazer for the last couple of years. No issues yet. Although, I did recently send one back because it was warped straight out of the box, i.e. poor quality control.

It's an easy swap at $299. It is, however, made in China...

[farmtrucks]

I got this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Truck-Al...e84b0a&vxp=mtr

Fit very good - with steamport hook-up and used ls hoses

[mac72]

If you end up w/ the griffin that has the inlet,outlet on the pass. side .Heres the Napa hose #'s I used 7096,8295 they fit perfect

[nibs]

Originally Posted by mac72

If you end up w/ the griffin that has the inlet,outlet on the pass. side .Heres the Napa hose #'s I used 7096,8295 they fit perfect

you talking about the universal 31x19?

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by mac72

If you end up w/ the griffin that has the inlet,outlet on the pass. side .Heres the Napa hose #'s I used 7096,8295 they fit perfect

thanks for the heads up mac...I ordered the griffin today....