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spanky01 07-20-2007 07:41 AM

radiator set up what do u think ???
 
i have to replace my radiator and have a few options!!

C3 Starship 07-20-2007 08:19 AM

RE: radiator set up what do u think ???
 
I propose another option. :eek:
IMO, go with the alum rad and use a single elec fan.
I was conciderin' the same options, in one of my posts,when it was explained to me that the single fan would cover a greater surface area. I haven't gotten to that point in my mods, but I'm goin' to go with the single fan.:)

Texas Jim 07-28-2007 08:05 PM

RE: radiator set up what do u think ???
 
I'm a guy who likes the original stuff unless engine mods are made that call for (in this situation) better cooling. But I have to admit, when beating my "Vette along the highway in Texas on a 100 degree plus day, the temp gauge goes up alittle higher than I like for a small block Chevy. Seems to me that the front of the car doesn't get as much air as it wants. I'd hate to remove the front bottom cowl and rubber edging as that's the only thing thatdirects the air flow to the radiator. I do know that my cooling system is in perfect shape. I've had many many small blocks from 283s to 350s and the first thing I do is install a 160 degree thermostat as anything in the 190s gives you little time to shut down once the cooling system malfunctions (ie: thermostat sticks) and the needle skyrockets. I think you should go with the new finned water tank and electric fan. Whatever cools the best as that makes a happy and therefore healthy engine. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

C3 Starship 07-28-2007 09:04 PM

RE: radiator set up what do u think ???
 
Def do not remove the bottom cowl, be sure that all of your front air foils are firmly in place. :)


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