LT1 to gen 1 swap-reuse radiator?
05-15-2008, 11:21 PM
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it should cool it fine but keep in mind the gen1 uses bigger radiator hoses then the LT1. you might be able to stretch the LT1 hoses over the sbc outlets otherwise you will need to have some sort of reducer.
05-16-2008, 08:35 AM
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Are you wanting to put an LT1 in a first gen camaro? If so, the first gen radiator will work fine. Yes the radiator hoses are larger but just get a set of hoses from a 95 vette (upper and lower) and with a bit of trimming it fits fine. I ran my old stock radiator (with LT1) for several years without any problems. If you have any questions let me know.
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Are you wanting to put an LT1 in a first gen camaro? If so, the first gen radiator will work fine. Yes the radiator hoses are larger but just get a set of hoses from a 95 vette (upper and lower) and with a bit of trimming it fits fine. I ran my old stock radiator (with LT1) for several years without any problems. If you have any questions let me know.
