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Cameo Carrier · 02-21-2008, 04:44 AM

How can I tell between a 6 cyl. and an 8cyl.

pugs · 02-21-2008, 05:02 AM

only differencei had seen was the numbers of core rows, 2 or 3 , but i used 6cyl rads for a V8 with out any problems

dwcsr · 02-21-2008, 10:22 AM

The V8 is slightly wider and taller. I have used 6 cyl radiators with v8's and not had a problem as long as the radiator is clean.

Cameo Carrier · 02-22-2008, 02:52 AM

The reason I ask is that I was using a buddys and he had different numbers on his. They looked to be the same size but mine has wider fins but less of them. Both seem to do a fine job with the 350 that is in my truck.

Atomsplitter · 02-22-2008, 04:21 AM

I'll assume you guys are talking about 55 to 59 v8 radiators?

I have a '48 and I was wondering if there was a difference between the 1/2 ton radiator as compared to a Big (2 ton) truck radiator of the same year?

Should I start my own thread for this question?

54 jimmy · 02-22-2008, 04:26 PM

atomspliter the 47-54 1/2 tons were 2 core rads and the 1 1/2 up were 3 core rads if that helps u out. no difference in measurements just the core size.

Atomsplitter · 02-23-2008, 12:58 AM

I actually have one of each (1/2 ton and a 1-1/2 Ton) of these radiators and one is about 2/3 as thick as the other. So a long as the 1-1/2 Ton radiator is clean and leak free it should be OK for my Fuel Injected 350 @ 300hp?

02-21-2008, 04:44 AM	#1
Cameo Carrier Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 20	Radiators How can I tell between a 6 cyl. and an 8cyl. __________________ Is that a camaro bed on that?

02-21-2008, 05:02 AM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Radiators only differencei had seen was the numbers of core rows, 2 or 3 , but i used 6cyl rads for a V8 with out any problems __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

02-21-2008, 10:22 AM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Radiators The V8 is slightly wider and taller. I have used 6 cyl radiators with v8's and not had a problem as long as the radiator is clean.

02-22-2008, 02:52 AM	#4
Cameo Carrier Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 20	Re: Radiators The reason I ask is that I was using a buddys and he had different numbers on his. They looked to be the same size but mine has wider fins but less of them. Both seem to do a fine job with the 350 that is in my truck. __________________ Is that a camaro bed on that?

02-22-2008, 04:21 AM	#5
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Radiators I'll assume you guys are talking about 55 to 59 v8 radiators? I have a '48 and I was wondering if there was a difference between the 1/2 ton radiator as compared to a Big (2 ton) truck radiator of the same year? Should I start my own thread for this question?

02-22-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Radiators atomspliter the 47-54 1/2 tons were 2 core rads and the 1 1/2 up were 3 core rads if that helps u out. no difference in measurements just the core size.

02-23-2008, 12:58 AM	#7
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Radiators I actually have one of each (1/2 ton and a 1-1/2 Ton) of these radiators and one is about 2/3 as thick as the other. So a long as the 1-1/2 Ton radiator is clean and leak free it should be OK for my Fuel Injected 350 @ 300hp?



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