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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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if i run a stock radiator (LT1) will i have cooling issues with the FMIC blocking the air flow for the radiator?

should i buy a aftermarket griffin? motor is still being pieced together. will i have to cut the support to fit this radiator with a s-trim setup? i would like to have enough room to swap out pullies and mess around under there. with the stock radiator and fans/shroud it was almost impossible. i'm just going to bolt up the fan straight to the radiator as i ditched the shroud.

I have seen threads saying guys have replaced the stock radiator with advanced or auto bone OE replacements. i'm sure i know this answer but are they total junk?? i threw my stock radiator away cause it was pretty dirty and i rarely ever dirve the car so i'm sure it had sluge in it built up over the years even though i flushed the coolant system acouple times.
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also i have a 160stat and computer tuned for the fans and have a manual fan switch.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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We have not see any heat related problems with the intercooler installed ahead of the radiator on the f body cars. Bob
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Air for the radiator comes up from under the front end so there should not be any issue. I'm running a front mount w/stock radiator & single Procharger fan - no issues for the last 2 years.
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Alright cool thanks guys.. buy the time i spend money on another stoc unit it might be cheaper to buy aftermarket?
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=772

Our front mount intercooler kit. Bob
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I have the same exact intercooler. on the LT1's did you cut out the support beam to move the radiator forward at all?
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