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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Does anyone think this radiator will keep my LQ4 408, with LS3 heads cool? Around 180-200?

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Not to be smart or flippant, but how much heat is your car carrying now temperature-wise? Are you using a stock or aftermarket radiator right now? What thermostat are you using? Is the car set up for the street or for the track? What HP is the engine producing?

Just reading the technical data provided in the link indicates to me that this aftermarket radiator should be able to do the trick for most people. Shoot, it has a 2" core and larger capacity than stock plus it's all aluminum to boot. With a 160F thermostat and adequate air flow, it should keep your coolant temperatures down below 200 for a modified, near-stock engine; however, we need more info in order to help you out.

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Originally Posted by Fast 95 Z28
Does anyone think this radiator will keep my LQ4 408, with LS3 heads cool? Around 180-200?

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My fully built 427ci ran 185-200 all the time, even with the AC blasting in the summer it would only get up to maybe 210.

LT1 radiator and 160 tstat, everything else stock.
Half jug of Dexcool, the rest hose water.
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