69L48Z27

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I'm in the beginning stages of a LS swap into a 68 Camaro with an LS3 and T56 and I'm not seeing a lot of choices in radiator/fan combos. I searched to see what everyone is using and I can only come up with two.

Ron Davis - no idea how much
Griffin - CU-00009-LS $650

Are there any other brands I'm missing that are similar to these and hopefully a little less.

TIA.

superdave84

I looked into the same brands for my '65 Impala...and I was not willing to pay $600-$1000 for a radiator. I ended up going with a Spectra radiator for a 2005 GTO with stock fans. I figure even if I destroy the Spectra, I can buy 4 or 5 of them before I fork over as much as a Ron Davis or Griffin.

The Camaro is a much smaller car so I doubt the GTO radiator would fit...but if it were me, I would try to find a stock one. Lots of guys run only aluminum though....choice is up to you.

chevellepowered

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-Extreme-Cooling-Chevy-Gm-Aluminum-Radiator-19-31-3-Chevy-Sbc-Bbc-/191059063006?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7c01f0de&vxp=mtr just find one in your measurements .. i wouldnt pay anything over 200 bucks.. im cheepo .. And to really get cheap i went to junkyard , pulled a v6 camaro 98' radiator with the fans for $50 bucks , never had problem over heating ..

bczee

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A 4th Gen F-Body radiator and fans can be made to work. Try them first, if anything you can try a alum direct replacement.with 2 rows.

I have the stock set up in my Nova, which would just about be the same as your 1st gen.

BC

69L48Z27

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Thx for all the replies. I think will try a 4th gen F-Body or even the GTO. If I fab it in it really doesn't matter if it's a direct replacement or not.

Thanks!

chuckd71

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Can't think of any reason to spend hundreds on a radiator for a cruiser.
If you go to the junkyard be sure to get the wiring plugs as well, makes it easier if you are keeping the elec fans.

superdave84

if you want the measurements for the GTO fan let me know

Forcepower

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Check out Superior radiators in mt.Clemens mi. They have direct fit ls radiators. all aluminum welded construction. Both inlet and outlet on passenger side and also includes a nipple for a steam vent. radiators are like $350 + $250 for dual fans

LS1MCSS

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check these made for your swap.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/d...rder=Ascending

68 RS Convertible

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I got a universal fit aluminum radiator from Summit for $169. I forget the measurments of the radiator, but its a two row. I took some scrap aluminum and make four 90 degree brackets and had my welding shop weld them on the tanks. Drilled a few holes and it fits great. I got a universal electric fan and fabed up a mount so it sits inside the stock fan shroud. I have had this setup in the car since 2008 and have not had any issues.