First gen fbody radiator
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First gen fbody radiator What are some options for a radiator for a first gen fbody (firebird in particular)? I'm hoping to be able to retain my stock core support and either find a radiator that will be a direct fit for an LS or fab up some mounts. Any suggestions or links on how to's?
I was able to use a 4th Gen F-Body Radiator and Fan setup on my 71 Nova, which has the same Core Support and Subframe.
It was a bit wider, but I just opened up the core support 1.25" and it was done. To mount it, I just used the OEM top mounts for the Nova and just drilled one hole on the bottom of the core support to mate up with the 4th Gen Radiator mounting.
But in general, most setup will work find as long as you can get the Fans and hoses to mate up. Some Alum ones will have a stepped in/out let so it will match up to the correct size hoses. As my eBay Radiator had for my Chevelle that was marketed as a direct replacement for the Chevelle.
You can see it on my build thread (in sig).
BC
It was a bit wider, but I just opened up the core support 1.25" and it was done. To mount it, I just used the OEM top mounts for the Nova and just drilled one hole on the bottom of the core support to mate up with the 4th Gen Radiator mounting.
But in general, most setup will work find as long as you can get the Fans and hoses to mate up. Some Alum ones will have a stepped in/out let so it will match up to the correct size hoses. As my eBay Radiator had for my Chevelle that was marketed as a direct replacement for the Chevelle.
You can see it on my build thread (in sig).
BC
