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Old 01-14-2018, 06:27 PM   #1
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ls swap radiator

what is everyone using for a radiator for a ls3 powered 55.2 ?
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Old 01-14-2018, 08:22 PM   #2
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Re: ls swap radiator

Bought one for a 51 off of ebay for 150 i believe. Fits well and looks well made.
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Old 01-14-2018, 08:53 PM   #3
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Re: ls swap radiator

I used a Superior radiator. They make them for LS swaps with the steam port if needed. I put it in last year and have been very happy with it.

http://www.wwwsuperiorradiator.com/1...60_chevy_truck
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Old 01-15-2018, 07:52 AM   #4
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Re: ls swap radiator

The 22 inch wide one from Speedway works well for me if you are not trying to make it look original. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...evy,23864.html
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Old 01-16-2018, 01:18 PM   #5
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Re: ls swap radiator

Check out a company I found on Ebay, AUTO CITY CLASSICS. Great radiators and prices
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Old 01-16-2018, 02:52 PM   #6
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Re: ls swap radiator

I got one for my 55.2 with 6.0 LS off ebay for 130. They've gone up in price. I also ordered a 5/16"hose barb from sweet performance and tigged it in for the steam port.
These have very nice welds and the quality is nice and don't have to spend 1200.00.
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Old 01-17-2018, 11:01 AM   #7
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Re: ls swap radiator

I used a champion rad and worked great but took some minor mods to get it done. but its a dual fan too..
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Old 01-20-2018, 12:59 PM   #8
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Re: ls swap radiator

(1947-1954) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628628
(1955-1959) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682551

We make bolt-in custom / conversion radiators for your application, right here in the USA using domestically sourced materials. Each radiator is built by hand and we use dual 1" thick cores, for a total core thickness of 2" (same overall thickness as a brass & copper 4-core). We have also made our radiators a little shorter for those that have custom configurations / less room than stock.

We NEVER charge extra for engine swap port locations, steam ports or built-in transmission coolers.

We are a Gold Vendor and support this forum, and offer a forum-member discount ($25 off a radiator / $20 off fan & shroud package).

Hit me up with any questions or for a quote.
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Old 01-23-2018, 01:33 AM   #9
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Re: ls swap radiator

I came across this at a car show 2000 Camaro Rad and Fans , this is what I 'm using in my current build.
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