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gchemist · 01-29-2002, 12:15 PM

Here is pic of my setup.
[imghttp://home.mindspring.com/~gchemist/fans.jpg[/img]

It's an aluminum four core radiator with two 14" fans. I'm using a 454 radiator top mount bracket so the installation looks stock. Should look nice once it's installed.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/

bigblock73 · 01-29-2002, 12:39 PM

gchemist · 01-29-2002, 06:56 PM

Opps, Thanks bigblock73

bigblock73 · 01-30-2002, 07:58 AM

No problem! Your fan install is lookin sweet, what kind of fans are those? Other than maybe a little added horsepower, what is the reason you are converting to these? I have thought about doing a similar swap but the cost has always pushed me away. I like the clean look you get and HP is always welcome but does a cluth fan really make THAT big of a difference? Just wondering what you think.

low 84 · 01-30-2002, 11:47 AM

I agree! That install is going to look clean! Where did you get the set up? How much? I would eventually like to do something similar on my 84.

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'84 1\2 ton swb, 350 5\7 drop
just sold '64 1\2 ton
4\4 drop with built 350 (my toy)

gchemist · 01-31-2002, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the compliments fellas. Here is the breakdown on my setup.

$165.00 454 four core aluminum center with plastic ends radiator. I'm lucky to have found this one. A full aluminum radiator costs over $300.00. The price I paid for this aluminum core radiator is cheaper than a new copper replacement.
$45.00 per 14" fan from a company in Dallas, TX. They are actually a steal on www.ebay.com Guys usually sells them for $65 but since I wanted two so he cut me deal. The fans are actually GM factory type fans you find on some new Tahos and Yukons.
$59.99 www.painlesswiring.com block thermostat setup.
$19.99 454 radiator boltup bracket from www.cheyennepickup.com
$4.99X4 for the plastic top and bottom supports
$19.99 for the adjustable fan boltup legs.
Total=$374.78
You can cut some of the cost by using a different control switch, find some used 454 1 or 3/4 ton parts. Just don't skimp out on the fans.

I don't expect the fans to actually ever come on except for the summer time. A high flow water pump with the big radiator should do a very nice job cooling the engine. I will also be adding some Water Wetter to the system. From what hotrodders tell me, it will lower the engine operation temperature. The 305 will never get hot but with a planned 400+ HP 350 I want to plan ahead. The look will almost be factory since I will be using a factory radiator support bracket. Another reason I want to remove the fan is to clean up the engine bay. I will be running a serpentine belt setup from a 88+ truck. I've been looking for a 94+ serpentine belt setup without the smog pump option. My brother has one on his 94 and I like the look for my truck. I may resort to the dealer if I can't find a serpentine system. All the systems on ebay have the smog pump option. I don't need the smog pump option on my '83. Probably the last item for the converions is gas milage. I like to drive mine on long trips some which are 16 hour round trips. I'm getting close to 17 MPG and I would like to keep it that way when I drop in the 350.
I'll post a web page once the installation is complete.

[This message has been edited by gchemist (edited 01-31-2002).]

Frank_Zeller · 02-26-2002, 03:43 PM

gchemist, where did you purchase the rad from?

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69 SWB C/10 3-6 drop with air lifts bags in the rear springs. 305 TH350 daily driver

69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd
Austin-Texas
Web Page

gchemist · 02-26-2002, 08:47 PM

Frank,
I bought it from a local boneyard. Boneyard had originally ordered for someone who never back to get it. It was sold to me really cheap or at cost. It's from a company out east. Not sure where though. I can find if you want to order one. Just let me know. The box I have has the darn shipping label right over the company name and address. Due to weather and other project I have yet to install the setup. Hopefully this weekend or next!! I'll post pics when I'm done.

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"
http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/

01-29-2002, 12:15 PM	#1
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Electric fan install in progess. Here is pic of my setup. [imghttp://home.mindspring.com/~gchemist/fans.jpg[/img] It's an aluminum four core radiator with two 14" fans. I'm using a 454 radiator top mount bracket so the installation looks stock. Should look nice once it's installed. ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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01-29-2002, 06:56 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Opps, Thanks bigblock73 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2002, 07:58 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	No problem! Your fan install is lookin sweet, what kind of fans are those? Other than maybe a little added horsepower, what is the reason you are converting to these? I have thought about doing a similar swap but the cost has always pushed me away. I like the clean look you get and HP is always welcome but does a cluth fan really make THAT big of a difference? Just wondering what you think. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-30-2002, 11:47 AM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	I agree! That install is going to look clean! Where did you get the set up? How much? I would eventually like to do something similar on my 84. ------------------ '84 1\2 ton swb, 350 5\7 drop just sold '64 1\2 ton 4\4 drop with built 350 (my toy) __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-31-2002, 07:41 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Thanks for the compliments fellas. Here is the breakdown on my setup. $165.00 454 four core aluminum center with plastic ends radiator. I'm lucky to have found this one. A full aluminum radiator costs over $300.00. The price I paid for this aluminum core radiator is cheaper than a new copper replacement. $45.00 per 14" fan from a company in Dallas, TX. They are actually a steal on www.ebay.com Guys usually sells them for $65 but since I wanted two so he cut me deal. The fans are actually GM factory type fans you find on some new Tahos and Yukons. $59.99 www.painlesswiring.com block thermostat setup. $19.99 454 radiator boltup bracket from www.cheyennepickup.com $4.99X4 for the plastic top and bottom supports $19.99 for the adjustable fan boltup legs. Total=$374.78 You can cut some of the cost by using a different control switch, find some used 454 1 or 3/4 ton parts. Just don't skimp out on the fans. I don't expect the fans to actually ever come on except for the summer time. A high flow water pump with the big radiator should do a very nice job cooling the engine. I will also be adding some Water Wetter to the system. From what hotrodders tell me, it will lower the engine operation temperature. The 305 will never get hot but with a planned 400+ HP 350 I want to plan ahead. The look will almost be factory since I will be using a factory radiator support bracket. Another reason I want to remove the fan is to clean up the engine bay. I will be running a serpentine belt setup from a 88+ truck. I've been looking for a 94+ serpentine belt setup without the smog pump option. My brother has one on his 94 and I like the look for my truck. I may resort to the dealer if I can't find a serpentine system. All the systems on ebay have the smog pump option. I don't need the smog pump option on my '83. Probably the last item for the converions is gas milage. I like to drive mine on long trips some which are 16 hour round trips. I'm getting close to 17 MPG and I would like to keep it that way when I drop in the 350. I'll post a web page once the installation is complete. [This message has been edited by gchemist (edited 01-31-2002).] __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-26-2002, 03:43 PM	#7
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	gchemist, where did you purchase the rad from? ------------------ 69 SWB C/10 3-6 drop with air lifts bags in the rear springs. 305 TH350 daily driver 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd Austin-Texas Web Page __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

02-26-2002, 08:47 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Frank, I bought it from a local boneyard. Boneyard had originally ordered for someone who never back to get it. It was sold to me really cheap or at cost. It's from a company out east. Not sure where though. I can find if you want to order one. Just let me know. The box I have has the darn shipping label right over the company name and address. Due to weather and other project I have yet to install the setup. Hopefully this weekend or next!! I'll post pics when I'm done. ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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