A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

clos69 · 07-31-2009, 06:03 PM

Can someone tell me what is the difference between them? .....I am wanting to buy an A/C for my non-a/c blazer....will this work? thanks

Ps. My current one is a 2core and the one I want is a 4core...

mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 06:28 PM

I don't remember seeing an a/c or non a/c specific radiator. I believe an a/c truck would merely come with the larger core radiator. I would go with the 4 core. Both my Camaro and truck have oem brass/copper 4 cores and they are great.

clos69 · 07-31-2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks mclairmo....the reason I ask is cause a boardmember wants to know if I want his from the parts board. He has other people waiting for me who are also interested in it..I guess the question I should be asking is has anybody used a radiator from an a/c truck on a non-a/c truck.thanks

brak · 07-31-2009, 07:42 PM

typically the difference is AT/MT, cause obviously you'd need the tranny cooler if you're running AT...

also, don't forget, if you're not already running a 4 core, you'll need to replace the mounting pads, as the 4 core is thicker.

mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 07:45 PM

I believe that all the radiators bolt in the same way and that there is no difference. I don't believe that the a/c components depend on a particular type of radiator. As such, a radiator from an a/c truck should bolt in the same way to a non a/c truck and work and fit the same. No difference. However, there is a difference between 2 row, 3 row or 4 row.

AJs72K5 · 07-31-2009, 08:01 PM

Found the difference in the LMC part numbers...didn't look close enough...w/o AC is a 3 row and w/ AC is a 4 row

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2009, 10:05 PM

there are no 2 3 or 4 CORE rads in cars or trucks, that is reserved for equipment that needs a rad about 6 to 10 feet tall. After that, they step up to a modular design.
These trucks came with 2,3, or 4 ROW cores in a copper/brass style radiator.

07-31-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences Can someone tell me what is the difference between them? .....I am wanting to buy an A/C for my non-a/c blazer....will this work? thanks Ps. My current one is a 2core and the one I want is a 4core... __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club* Last edited by clos69; 07-31-2009 at 06:05 PM.

07-31-2009, 06:28 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences I don't remember seeing an a/c or non a/c specific radiator. I believe an a/c truck would merely come with the larger core radiator. I would go with the 4 core. Both my Camaro and truck have oem brass/copper 4 cores and they are great.

07-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#3
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences Thanks mclairmo....the reason I ask is cause a boardmember wants to know if I want his from the parts board. He has other people waiting for me who are also interested in it..I guess the question I should be asking is has anybody used a radiator from an a/c truck on a non-a/c truck.thanks __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

07-31-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences typically the difference is AT/MT, cause obviously you'd need the tranny cooler if you're running AT... also, don't forget, if you're not already running a 4 core, you'll need to replace the mounting pads, as the 4 core is thicker. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

07-31-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences I believe that all the radiators bolt in the same way and that there is no difference. I don't believe that the a/c components depend on a particular type of radiator. As such, a radiator from an a/c truck should bolt in the same way to a non a/c truck and work and fit the same. No difference. However, there is a difference between 2 row, 3 row or 4 row.

07-31-2009, 08:01 PM	#6
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences Found the difference in the LMC part numbers...didn't look close enough...w/o AC is a 3 row and w/ AC is a 4 row __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

07-31-2009, 10:05 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: A/C vs Non A/C radiator differences there are no 2 3 or 4 CORE rads in cars or trucks, that is reserved for equipment that needs a rad about 6 to 10 feet tall. After that, they step up to a modular design. These trucks came with 2,3, or 4 ROW cores in a copper/brass style radiator.



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