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| | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 | I apologize if this question has previously been answered--I did a quick search and did not uncover any thing.
Any recommendations for a radiator in a Task Force to go with LS motor? I really don't want to spend north of $700 for one either, I am hoping someone has a bolt in for less than $400, but that may be a pipe dream.
If I have to I can fab in a different radiator mount or weld up hard-line radiator tubing or both, but I would rather save the time for doing that for things I can't buy.
R-Bo
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Big Window, Short bed Fleetside (under reconstruction)
1966 GMC 305V6 in the family
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | if you've got a good original, that'd work fine with proper shroud Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | I just purchased a Champion radiator. It will be a while until I install it. Reviews I have read have been favorable. http://www.championradiators.com/ | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 | Thanks for the suggestions, fellas. The price sure is right on those Champions. What do you think of the looks of it, MNSmith? Does it have a fitting for the steam tube of the LS motors?
R-Bo
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Big Window, Short bed Fleetside (under reconstruction)
1966 GMC 305V6 in the family
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | The radiator looks well built. Time will tell. No port for the steam tube although, from what I understand, some guys are tapping in to the water pump or in to the upper radiator hose. If you're handy with a welder, I'm sure you could weld a bung in to the radiator or have a shop do it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 | I have not TIG'ed enough aluminum to be that handy. I would just melt a few holes in a brand-new piece. (For me I get a hole about .5 seconds after I get a puddle to form!!!
I have a new water pump to put on it and will go that route.
Thanks for the info. I think I will go with the Champion since my original is suspect and doesn't have fittings for transmission.
BTW, cool build pics on your Suburban.
R-Bo
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Big Window, Short bed Fleetside (under reconstruction)
1966 GMC 305V6 in the family
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Speedway has generic aluminum model that worked in mine Pick the size closest to what U need and fab it up. Easy in my case and very inexpensive. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | BTW, cool build pics on your Suburban. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 | The LS engines do not produce a lot of heat, a stock rad would be fine and would good too (I do not like aluminium rads, they are too shiny for me!).
'57 Chevy Suburban; '70 Chevy Impala.
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