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08-18-2014, 07:06 PM
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Stock Rad is 3 row ok
I have searched and read extensively but haven't found the answer. Has anyone used a Stock copper/brass 3 row rad on their LS conversions. I know lots of guys used the stock rad, but its not real clear how many rows everyone used? I plan on running the LM7 engine driven fan and stock SBC shroud.
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1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear Last edited by Kennuck; 08-18-2014 at 09:04 PM. |
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08-18-2014, 07:15 PM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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08-18-2014, 07:50 PM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
Andy thanks for the quick reply, what do you mean by 3-4 row? When I look inside the cap on mine there are only 3 rows of tubes visible. Looks like there is room for another row in the end tanks. Its in good shape and didn't want to re-core if I don't have to.
Thanks Ken
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08-18-2014, 08:48 PM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
I don't remember which one I have. I think it maybe a 4 row. Can't look at it right now to tell.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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08-19-2014, 01:24 PM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
I'm running a stock 4 row with dual e-fans and it ranges from 180*-190* and never rises above that. My guess is you'd be OK with a 3 row as long as you don't have a/c...and don't plan on hauling/towing heavy loads with it.
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08-22-2014, 05:37 AM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
A 3 row should be just fine vortecs are designed to run hotter than a gen 1 block by design.
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08-24-2014, 12:17 AM
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Re: Stock Rad is 3 row ok
A 3 row copper and brass here in the desert with a puller fan and in the hot part of the day with the A/C on it reads 195.8*, this is a new stock replacement rad for my 78 5.3 conversion
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