Need a New Radiator
Need a New Radiator Hey all
I need a new radiator the plastic is cracked on the hose hook up on the drivers side of the engine. I was just wondering if there is a preferred brand as far as quality goes.
Also I wouldn't be opposed to going all aluminum if any one knows where to find one for around 200.
Thanks
Car is a 02 z28 with a T56
I need a new radiator the plastic is cracked on the hose hook up on the drivers side of the engine. I was just wondering if there is a preferred brand as far as quality goes.
Also I wouldn't be opposed to going all aluminum if any one knows where to find one for around 200.
Thanks
Car is a 02 z28 with a T56
If you're willing to spend ~$500, I'd recommend a Be Cool or a Ron Davis. If not, I'd look at Champion ($150-300), although I can't remember whether they have a model for either LS1 or LT1.
Don't forget if you do go LT1 that there's one port you will need to cap off.
Don't forget if you do go LT1 that there's one port you will need to cap off.
Thanks for the input
I found the champs for 200 its a 3 row....I'm thinking about it but it seems like over kill and i have a feeling there will be some fitment issues.
Currently looking into the lt1 swap.....how would the extra port be sealed?
Any one get a replacement either lt1 or ls1 from one of these manufacturers? were they any good?
SPECTRA PREMIUM
VISTA-PRO
ACDELCO
I thought about having the ed cap replaced but for the extra few bucks i figured it would jut bet better to get a new one.
I found the champs for 200 its a 3 row....I'm thinking about it but it seems like over kill and i have a feeling there will be some fitment issues.
Currently looking into the lt1 swap.....how would the extra port be sealed?
Any one get a replacement either lt1 or ls1 from one of these manufacturers? were they any good?
SPECTRA PREMIUM
VISTA-PRO
ACDELCO
I thought about having the ed cap replaced but for the extra few bucks i figured it would jut bet better to get a new one.
Vista-Pro and Spectra/Spectre whatever they are generic replacements, i.e. eBay and cheap store brand stuff. Delco is OEM GM.
If Champion says it fits in a 98-02 F-body, take them at their word and buy it. No such thing as radiator overkill! Your engine will be happier, especially in the CA heat.
For the LT1 swap, you can use a rubber plug from a hardware store to plug the port--$3-5.
If Champion says it fits in a 98-02 F-body, take them at their word and buy it. No such thing as radiator overkill! Your engine will be happier, especially in the CA heat.
For the LT1 swap, you can use a rubber plug from a hardware store to plug the port--$3-5.
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Well that was a bust....going to AutoZone to order an LT1 radiator....does any one have pick of the location that needs to be plugged and or part number and or size of the plug
Just want to throw in one more and or for the Hell of it
Thanks for the help everyone
Just want to throw in one more and or for the Hell of it
Thanks for the help everyone
Im sure itll work out for you. If you want just in case buy like one of their cap kits
Here's what you do. Buy an 8" piece of 5/8" heater hose and a clamp. Then go to Home Depot with that hose and find a threaded brass plug that will screw into one end snuggly. Then also a clamp for that end.
That's what I did when put an LT1 radiator in. This way you have a great way to flush the system when needed. It flows out like a garden hose.....instead of that factory petcock valve that takes forever to drain.
The extra port is on the back at the drivers side bottom corner. It faces straight backwards and when you use it for a drain the coolant will spill out right onto the ground.
You will run cooler than an LS1 radiator will do. And to be honest......all of those aftermarket radiators don't do anything at all to cool better. They are good for boost builds and full race builds.
......NOTE: while you are at the auto parts store picking it up.....verify that it's. 5/8" hose that fits onto the port......it's been almost 10 years since I did mine. It's either 5/8" or 3/4".
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Well AutoZone only has spectras and they are the same part number from 95 to 02...O'Reillys has one from a.company called Murray.......are they any good......I am checking the part number now
If you want to make sure you actually get an LT1 radiator.....and to make sure you don't get one with an automatic tranny cooler built in........I'd go to the auto parts store and make sure it has that extra port and no cooler inside the passenger side plastic tank. Looks like on rockauto.com some of the radiators under the LT1 years have the port and some don't have it. Strange.
If you order an LT1 radiator from 1995 without tranny cooler you should get the one with that extra port.....
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If you order an LT1 radiator from 1995 without tranny cooler you should get the one with that extra port.....
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I am currently trying to install the new radiator but I am having an issue trying to get the old radiator out every thing is free except for the clips on the passenger side is there any trick to getting this thing out with out un-hooking the tube to the ac condenser