Be Cool Radiator
Be Cool Radiator Are any modified LT1 guys running this radiator? My motor doesnt run abnormally hot or anything. I just figured dropping the operating temp wouldnt be a bad idea. Any input would be appreciated.
On The Tree
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From: Burbank, Ca
go to know wondering the same thing. i was gonna try out and LS style radiator so i dont have the coolant sensor. because i belive my radiator is sucking air back into the cooling system and causing the coolant to turn into steam. stoping the flow of coolant and overheating.
go to know wondering the same thing. i was gonna try out and LS style radiator so i dont have the coolant sensor. because i belive my radiator is sucking air back into the cooling system and causing the coolant to turn into steam. stoping the flow of coolant and overheating.
On The Tree
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i thought that too but there is no coolant in the oil and it runs STRONG. i have keep up with a few LS camaros with just long tubes and gears. dont know if that means anything. but i heard some noises on cool down form my coolant sensor/peacock side of the radiator and after it cools down it normally overheats and the bleeder valve shoots out all steam when its low on coolant. but if i top it off it fine for awhile. the coolant seems to disapear and its not going into oil for sure. got new overflow tank cause that also had a small leak. its some how sucking air into the system and stoping flow of coolant. and i have a EWP which doesnt help anything.
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I have one, as said it didn't make the car run any cooler. Just increased the coolant capacity and gives me some piece of mind that it's not gonna over heat from lack of radiator!
TECH Resident
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john, why dont you replace the cap with an OEM one and see if the problem persists. i had something close to your problem, only i kept blowing coolant out, when it got up to temp,no leaks or smoke... and had to constantly refill the overflow. 5 months now and no problems with just a radiator cap, a lot cheaper than a headgasket.
Last edited by lt1slowz28; Jul 19, 2010 at 01:13 PM.
i thought that too but there is no coolant in the oil and it runs STRONG. i have keep up with a few LS camaros with just long tubes and gears. dont know if that means anything. but i heard some noises on cool down form my coolant sensor/peacock side of the radiator and after it cools down it normally overheats and the bleeder valve shoots out all steam when its low on coolant. but if i top it off it fine for awhile. the coolant seems to disapear and its not going into oil for sure. got new overflow tank cause that also had a small leak. its some how sucking air into the system and stoping flow of coolant. and i have a EWP which doesnt help anything.
the same thing was happening to my car a while back. pulled the head off and sure enough there was a tear going strait from a cooling passage into the cylinder.
it sux but **** happens
Hey:
The only time I think you should buy an After market radiator for a bolt on or H/C/I car is when the stock one breaks or is damaged. My stock one cracked at near the filler neck for no aparent reason around 150,000 miles. I figured it was due to fatigue. I put a Be Cool in and I do admit its a bit heavier gauge alloy, nicely welded, and better looking, but did not cool any better, or lower temps at all. I also feel IMHO that it will last longer than the original, as it appears to be a much better made product.
I will have to wait a little while to prove that though. Hope this helps.
Dub
The only time I think you should buy an After market radiator for a bolt on or H/C/I car is when the stock one breaks or is damaged. My stock one cracked at near the filler neck for no aparent reason around 150,000 miles. I figured it was due to fatigue. I put a Be Cool in and I do admit its a bit heavier gauge alloy, nicely welded, and better looking, but did not cool any better, or lower temps at all. I also feel IMHO that it will last longer than the original, as it appears to be a much better made product.
I will have to wait a little while to prove that though. Hope this helps.
Dub
To tell you how good the stocker is...
My builder has an aggressive heads/hydraulic roller cam and a 200ish shot of nitrous in his LS1, and he wants to go to an LT1 radiator (basically the same as the LS1 radiator, but the LT1 version is thicker...)
My builder has an aggressive heads/hydraulic roller cam and a 200ish shot of nitrous in his LS1, and he wants to go to an LT1 radiator (basically the same as the LS1 radiator, but the LT1 version is thicker...)
My builder's car is a 98, fwiw.
It could also be that perhaps your 98 just got an LT1 radiator. First year of the new engine etc :p
