ALXROW001

Hi Guys, I am busy installing a 5.3L V8 Vortec engine into a Range Rover Classic which is my dune toy here is SA. Because we don't have these engines in production vehicles here, info is rather limited. Hence, I would appreciate some advice.

I have 700mm x 400mm to build a radiator. Will probably make up a 50mm thick Alu radiator. Will this be big enough? What size radiators do they run on in standard form?

Here are some points to consider:

1) I have had to remove the viscous fan and will be fitting electric fans

2) I Also want to fit an oil cooler.

3) this engine will work hard and under constant stress. It's a toy...

ALXROW001

Anyone?

garys 68

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The stock 2 core aluminum radiator for a Silverado with 5.3 is about 34" x 18" x 1 1/4". Sorry, you'll have to do the metric conversion.
Your radiator manufacturer should have an approximate hp level it will cool.

Skunkedtsi

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A factory truck with this engine stock uses dimensions are 436.56mm tall and 717.55mm wide. That is tank to tank from what I can see, so I would assume an aluminum radiator with at your dimensions should suffice, with proper fans of course.

I would imagine that make an upgraded aluminum radiator for the Rover, I feel like that should suffice just as well and take out some guessing on fitment.

kawijames

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C5 vette rad comes out to 628MM X 438MM lots of options.

garys 68

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Dammit, where are all these metric measurements coming from?
I'm not converting to the metric system til they bury me 2 meters underground....lol

ALXROW001

Thanks guys, that does make me more comfortable. I have got many q's I will be asking I've the next couple of weeks. Please keep a look out and help where you can.

Thanks for the help!

ALXROW001

Can someone perhaps identify this part? It seems to be some type of fuel heater? Connected to the exhaust manifold & intake manifold.

Can it be removed? Otherwise I will need to accommodate it in the new exhaust headers

kawijames

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EGR system. remove and adjust tune for lack of EGR. will need a block off plate for the intake.

ALXROW001

Thanks, got it sorted