Installed 100% almuminum 34" core radiator
Jun 16, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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should cool "slightly" better since the aluminum end tanks also act as a transfer source (in no way worth tossing a perfectly good OEM 34") and I would guess weighs "slightly" more (also insignificant)
it's just a matter of if you are BUYING a radiator, the all aluminum version costs less (from what I found), is more reliable (welds vs. epoxy, with plastic end tanks that can crack), is repairable (IF something cracks/leaks, just re-weld), and modifiable (could always change to a thicker core, weld on fittings/brackets, etc...)
it's just a matter of if you are BUYING a radiator, the all aluminum version costs less (from what I found), is more reliable (welds vs. epoxy, with plastic end tanks that can crack), is repairable (IF something cracks/leaks, just re-weld), and modifiable (could always change to a thicker core, weld on fittings/brackets, etc...)
Jun 16, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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I'm looking at building a new shroud for my fans. I'm actually using LT1 fans which have the "fan" bolted to the plastic shroud (not sure if the LS1 fans are bolted or not). It looks like I can just get a piece of 0.080" aluminum sheet cut to size, cut two holes in it, and bolt the fans on it. If I make the aluminum sheet larger than the radiator, it will actually seal against the end tanks and radiator supports, thus bolting to the old 28" radiator mounting holes.
May 11, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Update:
Been running it for almost a year now and couldn't be happier. Between this radiator, the LS1 electric fans, and a 160 T-stat, I NEVER see over 185degrees (on scanner) even with 115degree summers. I'll be buying one later this summer and installing the same setup into my Tahoe.
Been running it for almost a year now and couldn't be happier. Between this radiator, the LS1 electric fans, and a 160 T-stat, I NEVER see over 185degrees (on scanner) even with 115degree summers. I'll be buying one later this summer and installing the same setup into my Tahoe.
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