Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

NAPA Radiator

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:21 PM
  #1  
JakeFusion's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Hulk Smash
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,258
Likes: 146
From: Pace, FL
Default NAPA Radiator

So, I wanted to do the LT1 radiator upgrade, but I see the GM part number for the LT1 is pretty much just an LS1 radiator with the 7/8" core. PN 52466004.

So, I looked at NAPA and both the LT1 and LS1 are the same radiator PN NR 2938. But the core is a bit different. It measures 24 3/4" x 17 1/4" x 1 1/4". Stock LS1 is 24 7/8" X 17 1/8" X 7/8". So the NAPA is slightly narrower, but is taller and thicker. And it's $140.

Anybody run it? How does it fit? Does it actually cool better?
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:38 PM
  #2  
sjsingle1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 6,761
Likes: 292
From: Fort Worth TX
Default

its a cheap upgrade to go from a LS1 to LT1 rad..............yes its better !!!!!
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 12:16 AM
  #3  
JakeFusion's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Hulk Smash
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,258
Likes: 146
From: Pace, FL
Default

NAPA stuff is usually decent quality. I have to pull the radiator for the H/C install anyway, so I figure I'll just flush the block and put a new radiator in.
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 07:31 PM
  #4  
dirtbag's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis, MO
Default

Mine works well and it was pretty easy to install. Engine now runs 10-15 degrees cooler than before.

Do yourself a favor, save $25 and order one from Radiator Barn. Their site is under construction so just give 'em a call. Mine was $114.95 shipped.

https://www.radiatorbarn.com/shipping_times.php
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 01:02 PM
  #5  
JakeFusion's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Hulk Smash
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,258
Likes: 146
From: Pace, FL
Default

NAPA is priced differently at different stores. It's stupid. If I'm willing to drive 20 miles I can get it for 109. Really?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:00 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE