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Old 09-26-2010, 10:36 AM
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any recommendations on one that is better than stock? if you know the part #, post it. tryin to place an order today so i can get it and install it this weekend then thanks!
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Get an Lt1 radiator
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Old 09-26-2010, 11:43 AM
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an lt1 radiator!?
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Yes, if you have an ls1. The lt1 radiator is bigger;more cooling capacity.
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Lt1 radiator holds a bigger capacity than the LS1
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ok. so i can just throw it in there, re-attach everything and im done?
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get an lt1 radiator
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ok. so i can just throw it in there, re-attach everything and im done?
Only mod is you have to block the lower outlet on the drivers side. I used some hose, a big bolt, hose clamp and some jb weld around the bolt to make sure it didnt leak.
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^^^ What she said... lol


I just bought a LT1 Silla radiator for my LS1.


$72 shipped
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WTF. Why would they down grade on the LS1? Did it have to do anything with the reverse flow?
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^^^ What she said... lol


I just bought a LT1 Silla radiator for my LS1.


$72 shipped

LT1 silla radiator? not tryin to sound like im mildly retarded or anything but wtf is that?
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It's easier to reprogram your fans and get a 160 stat than anything else. Your temps will be super cool, regardless of what radiator you have.
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Originally Posted by that_guy_02SS
LT1 silla radiator? not tryin to sound like im mildly retarded or anything but wtf is that?
Silla is the manufacturer. lolz
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WTF. Why would they down grade on the LS1? Did it have to do anything with the reverse flow?
As in from LS1 radiator to LT1?
If so, LMAO at your post
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LT1 silla radiator? not tryin to sound like im mildly retarded or anything but wtf is that?
I haven't heard of silla neither until i used Google. try it sometime, very useful
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=LT1+silla+radiator
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I've got a "Be Cool" Radiator... like it a lot. It's a dual core and MASSIVE! Much bigger than any LS1/LT1 radiator. It's completely aluminum too. That way there's no cracking from the cheap plastic sides they put on the stock ones...

I got Part #60028 for a standard transmission... forget what the number is for the auto... www.becool.com





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More pictures please Wes?

Didn't you have to modify it though?
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sweet.... thanks for the help guys. the radiator came in on monday, so now i got something to do for a few hours this weekend
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shouldn't have any cooling problems... I'm running a half fill, stock radiator, !heater lines/core with no cooling issues whatsoever. I think when i filled up my cooling system it took ~11 qts. Aftermarket radiators are a waste of money on these cars.
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