16 Spal or LT1 Radiator?

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Sep 26, 2005 | 01:38 PM

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16 Spal or LT1 Radiator?

Took the car for a cruise by the beach, doesn't want to keep cool. Temps climbed up to 220 @ idle and low speed. On the freeway they would eventually come down.

Outside Temps were in high 60's

Which would be the better move? Fan or radiator?

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Sep 26, 2005 | 02:00 PM

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do you have a 160* tstat? i would first try that

Sep 26, 2005 | 02:09 PM

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Opps guess I need to post a little more info.

Already have 160 stat with a EWP.

Sep 26, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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Lt1 rad sure wouldnt hurt, Its a whole extra row I believe.

Sep 26, 2005 | 02:18 PM

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Ed, I'd suggest searching and reading dlandsvZ28's posts on Spal fans and on cooling. I'm not so sure that a Spal or a new radiator alone will solve your problem. However I like dlandsvZ28's idea of an additional 9" puller in the other side of the shroud. I haven't done this yet myself though. Also another idea is the Spal dual fans...if they clear the blower, which they may or may not.

Sep 26, 2005 | 02:25 PM

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Ya I have been reading them. It almost sounds like I need to do both. :dunno:

I just want to spend the money on the right stuff.

Sep 26, 2005 | 03:41 PM

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Let's put those dual 11" SPALs in your car Ed !!

I'll give them to you CHEAP and even help you put 'em in.

With the added cubes I'd go for a bigger radiator as well... Cheap insurance. Make sure to get one with a trans cooler.

I'll try to call you later to catch up.

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Sep 30, 2005 | 10:37 AM

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I went ahead and bought the SPAL 16" Extreme. Installing that tonight. Maybe I can get these temps down.

What is an acceptable temp? 210*?

Sep 30, 2005 | 03:40 PM

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I went ahead and bought the SPAL 16" Extreme. Installing that tonight. Maybe I can get these temps down.

What is an acceptable temp? 210*?

Did you use the ATI shroud for this fan?

Sep 30, 2005 | 03:55 PM

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Yes. Direct replacement.

Sep 30, 2005 | 03:58 PM

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Yes. Direct replacement.

Thanks. Now I just need to find a shroud.

Sep 30, 2005 | 04:16 PM

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Good luck. I hope this helps for me.

Sep 30, 2005 | 04:19 PM

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ya should get the LT1 radiator also. I got mine 2 weeks ago for 130 dollars from Chevy. Definatly a good deal. Make sure to get the LT1 radiator for the 93-96 LT1's as the 97 is smaller. All i had to do was plug the one hole and puthe the level sensor and the ruber boot from teh original radiator on and i was set. GL

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Sep 30, 2005 | 04:24 PM

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Do you happen to have the part number?

Sep 30, 2005 | 07:42 PM

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How did you get that rad. so cheap? Was it new or used? Autozone wants 239 or something for one and they are usually 1/2 the price of GM parts.

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Sep 30, 2005 | 08:17 PM

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I have some lt1 radiators left over from parting out cars. If you need one, just pm me an offer.

Oct 1, 2005 | 06:53 AM

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The dual SPAL setup is the way to go more are then the 16" single fan and the dual 11" fan motors that are used in that application are rated at a higher static.

Oct 1, 2005 | 08:19 AM

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doesn't the EWP flow less than the stocker? In addition to what the others mentioned I would consider selling the EWP and put back in the stocker or get a high flow WP.