what can you do to move oem radiator forward some
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what can you do to move oem radiator forward some
whats involved with moving radiator forward some. i no longer have a/c condensor there so i want to make use of the space. ill be installing a procharger soon too so i want this to be clean. im going with a FMIC, i wont have the intake plenum there either. so if anyone can help and get me some ideas of whats involved, thanks Steve
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We have moved the bottom of the radiator forward within the stock bottom radiator support, when the a.c. is deleted, and gained the necessary clearance for a 90 degree aluminum elbow for the inlet to the ProCharger. In doing so you do not have to moved the support, making it a lot easier. Just an idea for you. Bob
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Bringing this back b/c I have a question for Kyle or anyone else who can help.
What did you use to cut this a Bi-metal Hand saw and then go over the metal with a Grinder to smooth it out??? I have a LT1 car and I am wanting to just reuse my Radiator, do you think I will run into Fitment issues, if something did come up I suppose I could make a Bracket on the Bottom of the support to Lower the radiator some.
You guys have any tips?
Just cut the Radiator support and then extend it forward more..... then repaint
You guys have any tips?
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The problem I foresaw when doing this with the stock radiator is ground clearance. I started to think about every time I heard the air damn scrape the pavement and then thought how lovely it would be with my radiator lowered down to that height. So, I instead ordered a Griffin with the necessary reduced height. This was all on an LT1 car, if it is a matter.
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Originally Posted by mgray
The problem I foresaw when doing this with the stock radiator is ground clearance. I started to think about every time I heard the air damn scrape the pavement and then thought how lovely it would be with my radiator lowered down to that height. So, I instead ordered a Griffin with the necessary reduced height. This was all on an LT1 car, if it is a matter.
i went with a griffin also and a single 16" spal fan and it works just fine.....185-190 the other day in 100 degree heat. with a 4.5" thick FMIC in front of it...
Kyle
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Originally Posted by mgray
The problem I foresaw when doing this with the stock radiator is ground clearance. I started to think about every time I heard the air damn scrape the pavement and then thought how lovely it would be with my radiator lowered down to that height. So, I instead ordered a Griffin with the necessary reduced height. This was all on an LT1 car, if it is a matter.
On a stocker needing more room you can pull the stock radiator a good bit forward when using a SS bmr radiator cover, just have to slot the mounting holes about an inch. I have this done to my own personal car. Gives enough room to mount a GT42 in front of the crank pulley.
J
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Originally Posted by black98ws6ta
Is your fan shrouded or just attached to the core?
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Kyle I would like to know which 16inch Spal fan setup you are running. I have been looking at the affordable Afco raditors and I am going to take rcefed98 advice and get a 27.5x16.5 Size raditor with the Fan setup you are running. If you are only running one Fan what CFM does it flow.
I plan on cutting the Front support and keeping my condensor so I can still have A/C. I may get the Fan setup and see if I can make it work with the factory Lt1 radiator
I plan on cutting the Front support and keeping my condensor so I can still have A/C. I may get the Fan setup and see if I can make it work with the factory Lt1 radiator
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just use some lil metal straps to pull it forward more... i would recommend ditching the stock setup all together
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/553266-lt1-single-turbo-project-beginning-soon.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/553266-lt1-single-turbo-project-beginning-soon.html