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Andy4639 · 07-17-2014, 05:12 AM

This is one of the best articles I have ever read on cooling.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...stemComponents

**Hart_Rod** · 07-17-2014, 10:47 AM

Good stuff!

Andy4639 · 07-17-2014, 08:12 PM

Griffin Thermal Products
They are only a 20 minute ride from me so I may ride down there next week and talk to them and just see what they can provide for me.

**truckdude239** · 07-17-2014, 10:31 PM

I got one of there lsx swap radiator in my 71

Andy4639 · 07-17-2014, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

I got one of there lsx swap radiator in my 71

How do you like it? That's what I'm thinking about getting along with a fan shourd for the fans I have are make one.
My radiator now is leaking at the top drivers side it's not bad...yet! I had it cleaned, rodded and redone right before the 2013 Power Tour last June. it started leaking just a bit on this years tour, so I'm thinking buy a new one to go with the LS motor.

Is this the one you got?

1971 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP Griffin Direct Fit Radiators 8-00013-LS

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gr...del/c10-pickup

**truckdude239** · 07-18-2014, 07:10 AM

Yes sir I like it doesn't fit stock mounts well but it works like it should

**Hart_Rod** · 07-18-2014, 08:11 AM

Entropy has a nice setup for the LS motors.

kevmac · 07-18-2014, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Entropy has a nice setup for the LS motors.

How is there truck rad? I used there's on my camaro and it was great and thinking of one for the truck. Pricey but nice.

chevyguy_72 · 07-18-2014, 10:03 AM

http://www.entropyrad.com/67-72-chev...-radiator.html

That's almost exactly same price as griffin piece...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-cu-70013-ls

**nlped** · 07-18-2014, 12:04 PM

Seems like quite a price jump from the Griffin LS radiator to the Griffin LS radiator/fans/shroud set up. How does it cost almost an additional $500? Seems mighty steep...

**truckdude239** · 07-18-2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Seems like quite a price jump from the Griffin LS radiator to the Griffin LS radiator/fans/shroud set up. How does it cost almost an additional $500? Seems mighty steep...

thats what i said i bought 2 12 inch fans from the local auto parts store for like 60 buxs

**nlped** · 07-18-2014, 07:06 PM

^^^exactly what I thought

47 Fasttoys · 07-20-2014, 08:57 AM

FWIW I have had 2 custom radiators made by Griffin. One for a '31 Oakland and one for a '46 Chevy. I had a small issue with the Oakland running hot and they bent over backwards to help me solve my issues, even to the point of giving me a free electric fan with a higher volume. They are higher priced then some but they are also cooling engineers who still believe in customer service and taking the time to help hot rodders.
Andy you and will have to meet up some time when I get back into town. I live down the road from you in Westminster, there's a good chance you have seen my other toy around AKA the Clemson Cobra.

Rob

Andy4639 · 07-20-2014, 10:11 AM

That's a nice ride man. I checked out the Cab over too! Yea sometime we need to meet up.

mattcrp1 · 07-31-2014, 04:04 PM

Ordered my LSX swap radiator on Tuesday and my wife just told me that a big summit box on the porch. I cant wait to get home and open it up. Best part is its made in the US of A and the price was reasonable.

mattcrp1 · 08-03-2014, 12:12 AM

Not disappointed! American made and a nice looking piece of aluminum.

Andy4639 · 08-03-2014, 10:34 AM

I think tomorrow I may take a ride over there and talk with them. I hate to buy a new one since mine is only a few years old but!
I want the added capacity for the LS motor and the hoses being on the passenger side.
Does the radiator have the transmission bosses in it? Are do you have to order that?

**truckdude239** · 08-03-2014, 04:08 PM

mine did not have a tran cooler in it

Andy4639 · 08-04-2014, 05:36 PM

The trans cooler makes it $368.57 but the cooler is on the drivers side which means I would have to re route my lines. I called and asked if it was a generic picture and they didn't know.
I guess I'll keep mine as is for now.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gr...3-ls/overview/

**TR65** · 08-04-2014, 11:06 PM

Really good article Andy, thanks for posting.

The Griffin radiators are really nice and completely manufactured in SC.
I used the Canton overflow tank as in the article.

Here is my Griffin installation.

TR

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615934

07-17-2014, 05:12 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Griffin Thermal Products This is one of the best articles I have ever read on cooling. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...stemComponents __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-17-2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Good stuff! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-17-2014, 08:12 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Griffin Thermal Products They are only a 20 minute ride from me so I may ride down there next week and talk to them and just see what they can provide for me. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-17-2014, 10:31 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Griffin Thermal Products I got one of there lsx swap radiator in my 71 __________________ 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

07-18-2014, 07:10 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Yes sir I like it doesn't fit stock mounts well but it works like it should __________________ 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

07-18-2014, 08:11 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Entropy has a nice setup for the LS motors. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-18-2014, 10:03 AM	#9
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Griffin Thermal Products http://www.entropyrad.com/67-72-chev...-radiator.html That's almost exactly same price as griffin piece... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-cu-70013-ls __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

07-18-2014, 12:04 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Seems like quite a price jump from the Griffin LS radiator to the Griffin LS radiator/fans/shroud set up. How does it cost almost an additional $500? Seems mighty steep... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-18-2014, 07:06 PM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Griffin Thermal Products ^^^exactly what I thought __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-20-2014, 08:57 AM	#13
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Griffin Thermal Products FWIW I have had 2 custom radiators made by Griffin. One for a '31 Oakland and one for a '46 Chevy. I had a small issue with the Oakland running hot and they bent over backwards to help me solve my issues, even to the point of giving me a free electric fan with a higher volume. They are higher priced then some but they are also cooling engineers who still believe in customer service and taking the time to help hot rodders. Andy you and will have to meet up some time when I get back into town. I live down the road from you in Westminster, there's a good chance you have seen my other toy around AKA the Clemson Cobra. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build Last edited by 47 Fasttoys; 07-20-2014 at 09:06 AM. Reason: added info

07-20-2014, 10:11 AM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Griffin Thermal Products That's a nice ride man. I checked out the Cab over too! Yea sometime we need to meet up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-31-2014, 04:04 PM	#15
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Ordered my LSX swap radiator on Tuesday and my wife just told me that a big summit box on the porch. I cant wait to get home and open it up. Best part is its made in the US of A and the price was reasonable. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

08-03-2014, 12:12 AM	#16
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Not disappointed! American made and a nice looking piece of aluminum. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

08-03-2014, 10:34 AM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Griffin Thermal Products I think tomorrow I may take a ride over there and talk with them. I hate to buy a new one since mine is only a few years old but! I want the added capacity for the LS motor and the hoses being on the passenger side. Does the radiator have the transmission bosses in it? Are do you have to order that? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-03-2014, 04:08 PM	#18
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Griffin Thermal Products mine did not have a tran cooler in it __________________ 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



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08-04-2014, 05:36 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Griffin Thermal Products The trans cooler makes it $368.57 but the cooler is on the drivers side which means I would have to re route my lines. I called and asked if it was a generic picture and they didn't know. I guess I'll keep mine as is for now. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gr...3-ls/overview/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-04-2014, 11:06 PM	#20
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Griffin Thermal Products Really good article Andy, thanks for posting. The Griffin radiators are really nice and completely manufactured in SC. I used the Canton overflow tank as in the article. Here is my Griffin installation. TR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615934 __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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