Silicone couplers?
8 sec potential, 12 sec slip
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From: Savannah, GA
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.
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.
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.
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.
