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04ls1gto · 04-29-2018, 02:22 PM

Just wondering what everyone is running for radiator and fans with there ls setup? My setup is a L96 with a small cam and 6l90 trans in my 71 c10 suburban. I like the entropy setup but not the price. Looking for something a little more affordable

racecougar · 04-29-2018, 09:46 PM

BeCool radiator with a '94-97 Thunderbird/Cougar electric fan here.

**truckdude239** · 04-30-2018, 09:54 PM

I have a cold case radiotr and fans i got it when they had a fourm discount it has a life time warranty runs cool and fans move alot of air was around 450 with forum discount but i dont know if they still offer the discount

Steve Cole · 05-01-2018, 08:24 AM

If you like the entropy but not the price you can go with their import line, Engineered Cooling Products. They are about half the cost and still look good. They don't have a LS swap radiator with both hoses on the same side though. Here is what I am gonna use. I got about $620 in it but most of that is the fans. They move 4000 CFM though!

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twittersucks · 05-02-2018, 10:06 AM

I don't understand the inlet and outlet on the same side for an "LS" swap radiator. They cost more than a standard radiator "by a lot" and serve no discernable purpose that a normal radiator doesn't/can't do. I say this because the 2008 Escalade that I got my motor/tranny out of had it's radiator inlet and outlet in the standard SB chevy orientation so this indicates to me that it's not necessary to buy the swap radiators. I can see it if you have an issue with clearance on one side but in these trucks that isn't an issue as far as I can tell. Just my 2cents.

verdell · 05-02-2018, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racecougar

BeCool radiator with a '94-97 Thunderbird/Cougar electric fan here.

Cougar, I'm planning the exact same set up with my L33 swap next month. Are you satisfied with the Be Cool and the T-bird/Cougar fan? Is it the 2-speed fan?

**mongocanfly** · 05-02-2018, 03:41 PM

on my 81 swap I just stuck with the stock radiator....no issues...put dual fans on it from summit...

homemade87 · 05-03-2018, 06:54 AM

I agree with mongo . No need for an expensive radiator if you stock one is in good working order . I to use electric fans and made a homemade shroud to mount my fans on my 82 . I support over 500hp . If I had no radiator I would still use the stock one . I have maybe 150.00 in mine with the new ford fan and my time invested . Cools rock solid .

Willie Makeit · 05-04-2018, 10:47 AM

same here. stock 4 row with two cheap Spal fans & a fabricated shroud. cooling a supercharged 5.3, a vintage air condenser and an air-to-fluid heat exchanger for the supercharger. truck never gets over 220.

67pete300 · 05-06-2018, 01:40 PM

For those running Ford fans, are they available new from places like Rock Auto? Or only junkyards?

Any specific years and models?

04-29-2018, 02:22 PM	#1
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Ls radiator options Just wondering what everyone is running for radiator and fans with there ls setup? My setup is a L96 with a small cam and 6l90 trans in my 71 c10 suburban. I like the entropy setup but not the price. Looking for something a little more affordable

04-29-2018, 09:46 PM	#2
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: Ls radiator options BeCool radiator with a '94-97 Thunderbird/Cougar electric fan here. Attached Images __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

04-30-2018, 09:54 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Ls radiator options I have a cold case radiotr and fans i got it when they had a fourm discount it has a life time warranty runs cool and fans move alot of air was around 450 with forum discount but i dont know if they still offer the discount Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 05-05-2018 at 10:51 AM.

05-01-2018, 08:24 AM	#4
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: Ls radiator options If you like the entropy but not the price you can go with their import line, Engineered Cooling Products. They are about half the cost and still look good. They don't have a LS swap radiator with both hoses on the same side though. Here is what I am gonna use. I got about $620 in it but most of that is the fans. They move 4000 CFM though!

05-02-2018, 10:06 AM	#5
twittersucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Valley Grande, AL Posts: 21	Re: Ls radiator options I don't understand the inlet and outlet on the same side for an "LS" swap radiator. They cost more than a standard radiator "by a lot" and serve no discernable purpose that a normal radiator doesn't/can't do. I say this because the 2008 Escalade that I got my motor/tranny out of had it's radiator inlet and outlet in the standard SB chevy orientation so this indicates to me that it's not necessary to buy the swap radiators. I can see it if you have an issue with clearance on one side but in these trucks that isn't an issue as far as I can tell. Just my 2cents.

05-02-2018, 03:41 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Ls radiator options on my 81 swap I just stuck with the stock radiator....no issues...put dual fans on it from summit... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-03-2018, 06:54 AM	#8
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Ls radiator options I agree with mongo . No need for an expensive radiator if you stock one is in good working order . I to use electric fans and made a homemade shroud to mount my fans on my 82 . I support over 500hp . If I had no radiator I would still use the stock one . I have maybe 150.00 in mine with the new ford fan and my time invested . Cools rock solid .

05-04-2018, 10:47 AM	#9
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: Ls radiator options same here. stock 4 row with two cheap Spal fans & a fabricated shroud. cooling a supercharged 5.3, a vintage air condenser and an air-to-fluid heat exchanger for the supercharger. truck never gets over 220.

05-06-2018, 01:40 PM	#10
67pete300 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 114	Re: Ls radiator options For those running Ford fans, are they available new from places like Rock Auto? Or only junkyards? Any specific years and models?



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