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Old 07-11-2015, 12:13 AM
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What are you guys using for rad/e-fans for your LS swaps. I am running a little hot now with the stock 235 and was wanting to upgrade my rad/fan now. I would like to only do it once so would do what fits with the LS engines now.

1961 Chevy Belair with future 6.2L swap.
I went with a Griffin CU-00016-LS module, works really well http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-cu-00016-ls
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Old 07-11-2015, 11:19 AM
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Here are some pics of my completed LS2 install..











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Really digging the orange and the "og" valve covers. What adapter are you using for them.
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What headers are you using also?
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Originally Posted by ctsvcaddy
Really digging the orange and the "og" valve covers. What adapter are you using for them.

Got the adapters from ICT Billet (off of Ebay)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LS-Valve-Cov...-/141714065855
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What headers are you using also?
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BRP Full Length Headers (MR45426). They are made by Hedman.

http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...ory_Code=CNV16
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Winmon , where did you relocate your coils to?
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Winmon , where did you relocate your coils to?
Inside inner frame rails next to the trans using Clayton Machine Works mounts





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Then you just used plug wires for a SBC?
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Yes they are.
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-31233
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here is a link to my build. on my 63 belair.it has been on the road since 08 with many changes along the way.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post18886297

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Originally Posted by Winmon
BRP Full Length Headers (MR45426). They are made by Hedman.

http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...ory_Code=CNV16
Do you have any more pictures of the headers? I'm trying to get an idea on how well they fit in the engine bay and under the car.
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Do you have any more pictures of the headers? I'm trying to get an idea on how well they fit in the engine bay and under the car.










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Those pictures are very helpful. Thank you.

It looks like the lower control arms hinder the ability to run something like a block hugger or LS7 manifold. That's a shame. It looks like the new GM Tri-Y manifolds would fit, but with an $800 pricetag, that's just not feasible.

I'm just trying to find a nice stainless option. May just have to go with the Hedman headers.
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Can i ask how you get Oil into engine with the old school valve covers
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Can i ask how you get Oil into engine with the old school valve covers
Going to have to pull a valve cover. It just once a year so not a big deal.
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My 64 Impala that I'm nearly done with.
I need to do a build thread though.







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Winmon,
Killer build. I love the engine compartment pics. Its pics like yours, that keeps fellow Lstech gang wrenching.
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bigpat1802,
Thats a real nice looking ride. Do your have a build thread yet? WHITE IS the perfect color for it IMO
Imps look good in white
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