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Old 01-17-2008, 07:29 AM
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Most guys seem to have overheating issues when running the stock radiator. Mine has over 90,000 miles on it, and it still keeps my blown motor nice and cool. I'm not sure why I have success when so many others have issues, but I did have to move my radiator a little forward for room between it and the 12 ribbed blower belt, and upgrading to an aftermarket radiator definatly will help aid in cooling and fitting issues.

Anyways, good luck on the coupler.
Well, the stock LT1 radiator is like 2~3x thicker than the stock LS1 radiator. A lot of people upgrade their LS1 radiator with an LT1 version. Also, the LT1s can keep the stock cooling fans as well. That is another reason you are not having the heating problems LS1's have on your LT1.
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Well, the stock LT1 radiator is like 2~3x thicker than the stock LS1 radiator. A lot of people upgrade their LS1 radiator with an LT1 version. Also, the LT1s can keep the stock cooling fans as well. That is another reason you are not having the heating problems LS1's have on your LT1.
Actually I was reffering to LT1 guys and overheating, as most seem to just as LS1's seem to with the stock radiator and supercharged application.
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Old 01-17-2008, 10:16 AM
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Hmm ok, my bad. I had a 96 Z28 with a P1SC and never had any issues with it. I didn't know the LT1s had issues like the LS1s did...
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Hmm ok, my bad. I had a 96 Z28 with a P1SC and never had any issues with it. I didn't know the LT1s had issues like the LS1s did...
From my experiences with people, both the LT1 and LS1 community both have general cooling issues when utilizing a moderate to large blower setup and using the stock radiator and fans.

On a P1SC, you probably didn't have many cooling issues as most people find issues after having a D1SC, F1, T-Trim, Y-Trim ect.
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Old 01-17-2008, 10:51 AM
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I've had issues with my LS1 from the start with a P1SC...
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Originally Posted by ChevyChad
I've had issues with my LS1 from the start with a P1SC...
Well, as you said the LS1's radiator is smaller and use of the stock fans are not always an option which could go on to be a factor in cooling for them. Generally speaking though, most cooling issues are found in the larger blower units.
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