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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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It's hot in Cali and my Radiator on my SS just busted. It leaks and I need to replace it. I'm considering a stock replacement but I'm also considering a high performance radiator. Any ideas on brands or what way I should go? Thanx
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It's hot in Cali and my Radiator on my SS just busted. It leaks and I need to replace it. I'm considering a stock replacement but I'm also considering a high performance radiator. Any ideas on brands or what way I should go? Thanx
Don't waste your money one a high performance radiator.

All you need is a stock replacement (or a larger LT1 radiator) and have your fans reprogrammed. That will provide you with all the cooling that you need.
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^^That sounds great. So once I get my Stock Radiator get a tune to reprogram the fans?
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^^That sounds great. So once I get my Stock Radiator get a tune to reprogram the fans?
Yeah.
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i have a mint ls1 m6 radiator for 60 dollars
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i have a mint ls1 m6 radiator for 60 dollars
I was going to tell him to PM you.
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i have a mint ls1 m6 radiator for 60 dollars

How many miles does the radiator have and where do you live? Im in South Gate
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if you want to skip the tune just get a fan control switch
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my stocker busted because of the shitty plastic they use on the radiator... i decided to fix that problem once and for all and got a massive Be Cool Radiator... it's real nice... but it is very big, so you sacrifice some space...





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Originally Posted by armkneez8
How much?
Too much for your needs, and the vast majority of people out there for that mater. There is no need to change your cooling system components, you simply just have to retune the fans.
Spend your money elsewhere.
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Do you know where Red98a4SS lives? I'm really interested in the radiator
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Do you know where Red98a4SS lives? I'm really interested in the radiator
Mont Clair, off the 10.
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i can do the fanswitch mod if you decide to go that route
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How much?
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like said above... it's not necessarily needed, but I didn't feel like messing with a plastic radiator again. Anytime I get a chance to upgrade I find this a good opportunity. Not to mention I'm in one of the hottest places in the US so I figured the extra cooling abilities would be nice.
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+1 on the fan retune, I have an LT1, they are worse on cooling. A 160Tstat and retune on the fans and problem fixed. Also make sure that you have water and antifreeze not just one or the other unless its pre-mixed.
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my 96 radiator worked fine until i blew my engine. im getting a new one to be on the safe side
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