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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Lino Lakes, MN
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Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
So I accidentally posted this under "Projects and Builds" and figured I'd throw it up on the right page. A couple guys gave some ideas which I'm going to look into, but I like to have options to weigh.
I'm looking into radiator options for my 56 GMC. The truck will be running a SBC 350. I am hoping to just have the stock one boiled out and fixed up. If it needs it, re-cored. Should that be a big enough radiator? I'd like to still be able to use the same radiator mount. Thanks! Dan |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
I got one out of a big truck (1.5 ton and larger) that is in good shape. 1" thicker and deeper, bolts up to the small truck core support. I run a shroud and have never had an over heating problem, even with the stock 6 cylinder one. This time you get two photos!
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
Thanks Orrie! I didn't post this again because I didn't trust your advice btw. I like looking at different ideas and such. I'm going to poke around for one of those bigger radiators and see what I can find.
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
Hey never crossed my mind.
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: concord ca
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
I bought a champion off of ebay, bolts right in and no issues with overheating in the California sun and a 400 small block. I looked around and found one with free shipping
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Motown
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
if the gmc radiator is the same as the chevy radiator just buy a replacement from brothers
it will probably cost you less than recoring an old one if your running an automatic you can buy one with the trans cooler built in while the 1.5t rad might be a good choice... probably hard to find and may need recoring too
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Downingtown, Pa.
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Re: Radiator Question (on the right page this time)
I have a '56 GMC with a Pontiac 455 & TH400 that was getting warm so bought an aluminum unit from Wizard in western NY. Using an electric fan to pull air thru but may need some shrouding as it gets to 200 F while in traffic.
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