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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Now that there have been a few of you out there who have done this. I'm curious to see if there has been any issues with cooling/overheating. Even if you don't have the a/c anymore I'm still interested to hear your results. I'm in the process of doing a twin setup that is going to require the radiator to be moved so I'm all ears on what to do and what not to do. Is there a particular fan combination that works best? What is a good affordable radiator that will work with the stock additions like sensors ect. How many have moved the stock radiator w/ a/c and been successful. As always I appreciate your time and input guys. Thanks Chris
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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want to see how the vertical with A/C is mounted too? i will be using an AFCO universal type radiator
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by wforty94
want to see how the vertical with A/C is mounted too? i will be using an AFCO universal type radiator

I made a thread a few days ago with no luck on information...
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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i have it done on mine, the griffin radiator works great,
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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^^^ Did you use a Griffin radiator that was specific for an f-body or was it just a certain size? Do you have room for a bigger turbo up front?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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yeah what he said lol ^^^^^
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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guys there are a lot of threads on how it is actually done with some details but no real world results have been mentioned.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ta02zx10r
guys there are a lot of threads on how it is actually done with some details but no real world results have been mentioned.

I don't have any pics of my radiator set up, but I read from a thread about a certain sized Griffin to fit vertically, but you would have to do some cutting... I'm not using my AC, so I'm only half of the equation on this thread. Plus my KYTP kit doesn't allow for AC but my car isn't going to be a comfy car, just a car to wax some bikes
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how is the cooling though? ^^
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by firefightergib
i have it done on mine, the griffin radiator works great,
I dont see a AC in there.
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Originally Posted by ta02zx10r
how is the cooling though? ^^
Keeping the cooling good could be controlled in many ways. The radiator not being big enough, fans aren't efficient pull/pushers, turbo might be a little too close to radiator could all be a cause as to why you would run hot
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here is an aftermarket evaporator forsale if the stock one wouldnt fit
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...0-shipped.html
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