LS swap radiator, other than entropy and R&D

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by Daryl87

Just ordered this from AutoCity on eBay:

1967-1979 Chevrolet GMC C-10 Pickup LS Motor Swap Radiator Shroud & 2 12" Fans
Item number 352233489480

I will provide feedback once it's in and running. Had good reviews from the sellers.

Yes, please let us know! It has everything I want in an LS swap radiator.

[TA_C10]

I used this setup. Made for LS swaps in C10's. Pretty good price compared to popular brands/sellers.

Brand = Superior Radiator
Fans = 3800 CFM
Steam Port = Yes
Auto Trans Cooler = Yes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-68-69-70...EAAOSwlndZJXTJ

[MDPotter]

I know it's not an LS swap radiator, but here is why I went with this one. This thing was only $200 delivered and it looks and fits great. Sure, the inlet and outlet aren't both on the passenger side and it doesn't have a steam inlet, but those are very minor items. The hoses I used fit great and it includes trans cooler. For the steam line, I have a Dorman tee to tie into a heater hose. There are a few different vendors on eBay which all appear to be selling what is probably the same radiator made in China. I bought mine from USAClassic, but GPI and CHR seem to be selling the same unit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3Row-Alumin....c101112.m1982

Just offering this as a much more affordable alternative to a true LS swap radiator or the high priced Entropy, Griffin, etc.

I won't have any feedback on function until I have it running in the next month or any long term testing feedback for a few months.

See my build thread, page 6 for more info.

[OKGMC4]

I bought a Mishimoto. Haven't run it yet but looks and fits fine.

[verdell]

So far, I have about 2200 miles on this one along with a Ford T-bird 2 speed electric fan. It’s done well in bumper to bumper traffic, 96 plus degree weather, while running AC. I’m pleased with it..

[OKGMC4]

Originally Posted by verdell

So far, I have about 2200 miles on this one along with a Ford T-bird 2 speed electric fan. It’s done well in bumper to bumper traffic, 96 plus degree weather, while running AC. I’m pleased with it..

I second the T bird fan. 21K miles on one on a Champion radiator in my 56 GMC and it REALLY pulls some air. A friend had an aluminum radiator in a 69 camaro and it was overheating constantly with the thin little Hayden electric fan on it. He let me slap a Tbird fan on and the car ran cool as could be. Doesn't matter how good the radiator is if you're not moving air.

[DM72C20]

Originally Posted by Ryan Duke

Because I'm running a 2010 vette motor I elected to get a 2010 vette radiator and fans but the radiator doesn't have a fill port on it so I looked at dimensions of the 2011 and 2012 vette and camaro radiators. The stock 2011 camaro radiator uses the same hoses as the vette so I bought all new hoses, cap, radiator, and fan assembly for a 2011 camaro and it will all work. I will have to cut up my core support but that doesn't bother me. But it saved me a lot. Entropy was around 850 shipped and rnd wasn't far off. I paid 440 shipped for all new stuff from rock auto, the other cool thing as previously stated was you can see what sizes they are before you buy them

Curious how this is working for you after a few years? I’m inclined to get something late model like this over an aftermarket rad and fan. Costs in Toronto are above $1000 for both which I can’t imagine paying.
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[truckdude239]

S stay away from Griffin radiators I bought one of their LS swap radiators and a little over 3 years and about 900 miles it started leaking from both sides I took it into my local radiator shop will a pressure test it and it was leaking from every core on both sides unfixable. Contacted Griffith radiators and was basically told 2 years you're screwed. I now have a cold case LS swap radiator with fans and their fan shroud has a lifetime warranty. And was under five hundred bucks at the time