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| | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 231 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 231 | I've got a stock 1953 Chevrolet I6 radiator in my truck with a 87 350 v8. is the stock radiator ok to keep in there. right now i dont have any sort of fan in the truck but looking at buying electric fans. If i buy electric fan set up will that help any? or will i still have to buy a new radiator
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | It will be largely dependent on the condition of the radiator. Mine held for quite a while but eventually the pressure made a pin hole in it. There are several aluminum radiators available. I got a Champion off epay. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I've run my '56 long and hard with a 350 and stock radiator. I have an electric fan with shroud. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | If the radiator is in good shape I think it'll do the job unless the engine is sitting mighty low in the frame for whatever reason.
There is another thread here about a bolter buying a new aluminum radiator for 159 bucks from eagle manufacturing. Might be agood investment since most shops charge a lot more than that to vat and rod one out. | | |
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