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cardreams · 12-21-2014, 05:54 PM

Hey guys what rads should I be using for a ls1 out of a camaro with 4l60 tranny ?in a 70 c10

Matt Cramer · 12-22-2014, 10:52 AM

I just used my stock '72 radiator, using 2005 Silverado hoses. They fit a bit tightly on the radiator side, but putting some dishwashing soap on them let them slide on just fine.

tbrown5079 · 12-22-2014, 12:39 PM

Mine is from a 2001 camaro.
tbrown

H20cooled · 12-22-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tbrown5079

Mine is from a 2001 camaro.
tbrown

Does the 2001 Camaro radiator fit into the stock location. I have heard of people using them but have not found a lot of info on it.

crazy longhorn · 12-22-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

I just used my stock '72 radiator, using 2005 Silverado hoses. They fit a bit tightly on the radiator side, but putting some dishwashing soap on them let them slide on just fine.

Same deal here, with dual elect fans....wax on 205/off 195(Painless controls). The old copper /brass rad works, if in good condition? Longhorn

homemade87 · 12-23-2014, 08:41 AM

Stock radiator works great on my 82 . I see no need to change it out unless you need a new one . Even then I would by a stock one to go back in .

yossarian19 · 12-23-2014, 11:00 AM

I'm using OE tanks & bracket with 4-core high efficiency guts & relocated / resized necks on my '57.
So...
that's totally unrelated to what you are asking.

I think the others are right, though - if you had a V8 truck to begin with, I wouldn't change the radiator. I'd change the hoses to fit the radiator you've got.

Summit Racing has great search features to help you find molded hose with the bends & sizes you need; that and some hose connectors from Speedway Motors and you can plumb anything.

l92powered77 · 01-07-2015, 04:09 AM

check out griffin radiators! they are made in south carolina and are custom made to whatever you application is,they make ls swap radiators that have all radiator hoses inlet and outlet on same side.

Wasted Income · 01-07-2015, 03:19 PM

China Champion radiator from ebay and I welded bosses to the tanks for fan mounting. Have to use 4 core mounts, but it works great. Have done it on a couple builds.

H20cooled · 01-07-2015, 03:42 PM

I bought an LS radiator from eBay from seller dissrad, they make them in-house and US made. I called them about a truck LS setup and it is $300. I have heard nothing but good things about their quality and the one I have for my Camaro is very nice.

12-21-2014, 05:54 PM	#1
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	What radiators for ls1 swap Hey guys what rads should I be using for a ls1 out of a camaro with 4l60 tranny ?in a 70 c10

12-22-2014, 10:52 AM	#2
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap I just used my stock '72 radiator, using 2005 Silverado hoses. They fit a bit tightly on the radiator side, but putting some dishwashing soap on them let them slide on just fine. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

12-22-2014, 12:39 PM	#3
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap Mine is from a 2001 camaro. tbrown __________________ tbrown's 56 Cameo Build

12-23-2014, 08:41 AM	#6
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap Stock radiator works great on my 82 . I see no need to change it out unless you need a new one . Even then I would by a stock one to go back in .

12-23-2014, 11:00 AM	#7
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap I'm using OE tanks & bracket with 4-core high efficiency guts & relocated / resized necks on my '57. So... that's totally unrelated to what you are asking. I think the others are right, though - if you had a V8 truck to begin with, I wouldn't change the radiator. I'd change the hoses to fit the radiator you've got. Summit Racing has great search features to help you find molded hose with the bends & sizes you need; that and some hose connectors from Speedway Motors and you can plumb anything. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

01-07-2015, 04:09 AM	#8
l92powered77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: texas,2california Posts: 123	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap check out griffin radiators! they are made in south carolina and are custom made to whatever you application is,they make ls swap radiators that have all radiator hoses inlet and outlet on same side.

01-07-2015, 03:19 PM	#9
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap China Champion radiator from ebay and I welded bosses to the tanks for fan mounting. Have to use 4 core mounts, but it works great. Have done it on a couple builds. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-07-2015, 03:42 PM	#10
H20cooled Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 223	Re: What radiators for ls1 swap I bought an LS radiator from eBay from seller dissrad, they make them in-house and US made. I called them about a truck LS setup and it is $300. I have heard nothing but good things about their quality and the one I have for my Camaro is very nice.



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