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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Will my stock radiator be enough for me 383 with LE2 h/c? I'm keeping the a/c and want to make sure I don't overheat with the a/c. If I need a radiator than what brand should I get and is it a direct drop in? Thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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It has worked fine for me.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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I need to change mine. The again the weather here in the summer is over 100* almost everyday. Heats upm when I use the A/C
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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"Be cool" i think makes a drop in ~$600, nice rad though
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sheikss
Will my stock radiator be enough for me 383 with LE2 h/c? I'm keeping the a/c and want to make sure I don't overheat with the a/c. If I need a radiator than what brand should I get and is it a direct drop in? Thanks
I run a Fluidyne with my LT1 stroker. I think they are higher quality than the BeCool's.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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No issues with my stocker.
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