Preparing to order my radiator, anything special I need to account for?
08-10-2009, 07:27 PM
#1
Preparing to order my radiator, anything special I need to account for? Pretty sure I'm gonna order a custom PRC aluminum radiator for the '36. Other than the obvious hose inlet/outlet locations is there anything particular to the LS motors that I shoud account for?
08-10-2009, 07:33 PM
#2
If I was having a radiator done from scratch I would have them add a 1/4" bung just below the main inlet for the steam relief connection. If possible I would also do a double pass cross flow radiator with both the inlet on and the outlet on the passenger side since that is where the connections are on the motor. That may no be possible on your narrow car.
Pat
Pat
08-10-2009, 08:28 PM
#3
Just got my PRC a couple of weeks ago.....A.C. Condensor, Steam Vent Bung, Both fittings on the passenger side, Shroud and Fan.......Quality piece
Ken
Ken
08-10-2009, 08:48 PM
#5
If I was having a radiator done from scratch I would have them add a 1/4" bung just below the main inlet for the steam relief connection. If possible I would also do a double pass cross flow radiator with both the inlet on and the outlet on the passenger side since that is where the connections are on the motor. That may no be possible on your narrow car.
Pat
Pat
08-10-2009, 08:56 PM
#7
If I was having a radiator done from scratch I would have them add a 1/4" bung just below the main inlet for the steam relief connection. If possible I would also do a double pass cross flow radiator with both the inlet on and the outlet on the passenger side since that is where the connections are on the motor. That may no be possible on your narrow car.
Pat
Pat
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08-10-2009, 09:07 PM
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Guys, what is the steam relief connection? Here is a pic of my LQ4. Does it have the steam relief? Sorry to be so vague, this is still a little new to me.
Attachment 191980
Attachment 191980
Front of the drivers side head. All 4 points (2 on each head) are connected with tubing (under the intake) to release air pockets from trhe upper head water jackets.
This needs to be tied into the pressure side of the system
08-11-2009, 07:05 AM
#9
This is the only Pic I have right now........Fitting the front sheetmetal right now to get the Radiator placement where it needs to be.......I'll take some more pic's when the opportunity is right........
Ken
Ken
08-11-2009, 10:05 AM
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Nice radiator!!!! That should do the job well. There is no such thing as "too much" radiator.
We ran mine through Needles, CA last month in 120 degree heat with the air conditioning on.....the LS1 never went above 195 degrees!!
We ran mine through Needles, CA last month in 120 degree heat with the air conditioning on.....the LS1 never went above 195 degrees!!
