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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-17-2009, 03:35 PM

Are you fellas that have 406 engines running dual fans and clutch fan or whats your setup for cooling? We all know these motors can run a little hotter and with the money i have already put in it i cant afford any problems.

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 04:24 PM

I dont have a fan clutch..I have a dual flexalite with an aluminum griffin radiator. In the miami heat with the a/c running does not go past 170 degrees.....

here is their website http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/index.html
I dont have the exact part number of mine here at the momnet but I could get it for you by monday....

Here is the website for the radiator http://www.northernfactory.com/aboutus.html my understanding is that this company makes the radiators for Griffin Radiators.......

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 04:25 PM

If you need specific part numbers or what not let me know and I can give them to you later tonight when I get home and look at my receipts...

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-17-2009, 04:34 PM

If you have em that would be great. Bet you love the power. I cant wait...

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

If you have em that would be great. Bet you love the power. I cant wait...

Man I really love the way this bucket runs, it is out of control fast and it sounds really good....Check out this crappy cell phone video I took..I need to get a better one...

YouTube - 71c10

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-17-2009, 04:52 PM

Sounds good

How are ypu posting attachments? I thought it was down

GMC406 · 10-17-2009, 05:24 PM

^ I agree. I cant wait to fire mine up either. Just spent 5 months waiting on the deal to go thu to get my Pro Cool Aluminum radiator with a electric fan. I saved a gob of money so it was worth the wait. Now it will take a lil bit of fabrication to get it in, soon as I have time for that it will be runing. I had the stock radiator but didnt even want to mess around with it. Know these things are said to run hot so I have been patiently waiting to do it right the first time. What kinda power yours put out?

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-17-2009, 05:43 PM

With all my componets i had the engine builder run the dyno program on his computer and it should make 550-560 horses. I have spent thousands on parts and plan on having it balanced. It should be sick...........

Eddie H. · 10-17-2009, 05:54 PM

I just used a new 4 core stock radiator and factory clutch fan, and have no overheat problems at all, even when driving in 100+ Texas heat.

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

With all my componets i had the engine builder run the dyno program on his computer and it should make 550-560 horses. I have spent thousands on parts and plan on having it balanced. It should be sick...........

That is awesome, definetly they make some power for a small block. I am thinking about building a 68 c10 and if I do I am going to put an ls3 in that one and possibly go with a super charger, right now nothing is concrete is just in my head will see.

capev86 · 10-17-2009, 06:51 PM

my 72 burb (3/4 ton 2ws) has a 307 with the 3OT. i will eventually be putting in a 406 that we had briefly in my dad's 84 burb for towing duties. i am upgrading to a 4 row radiator really soon and will be using the factory fan or the flex fan out of the 84. if you run a 180 t-stat and use an oil cooler you should be good if everything is fresh and in good working order. the 84 had a factory oil cooler and i plan to adapt the trans cooler in the radiator for that task for simplicity on my 72 burb since it has a manual trans and no need for the trans cooler otherwise.

nicolas72gmc · 10-17-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

That is awesome, definetly they make some power for a small block. I am thinking about building a 68 c10 and if I do I am going to put an ls3 in that one and possibly go with a super charger, right now nothing is concrete is just in my head will see.

Albert, do you have a build sheet on the motor that is in the skunk? I have one and would like to see some components you used. Thanks man.

Sorry Purple, I didn't mean to hijack.

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Albert, do you have a build sheet on the motor that is in the skunk? I have one and would like to see some components you used. Thanks man.

Sorry Purple, I didn't mean to hijack.

I do Nick...I can send it to you via pm monday as I have it in my computer in my office.

big_al_71 · 10-17-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

Sounds good

How are ypu posting attachments? I thought it was down

you can post picts if you have them in photobucket by using the img code..copy and paste on your post...

nicolas72gmc · 10-18-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I do Nick...I can send it to you via pm monday as I have it in my computer in my office.

That will work just fine, my friend. I'm in no hurry. I got excited when I watched your video of the bucket idling. Sounds cherry!!

SCOTI · 10-18-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I do Nick...I can send it to you via pm monday as I have it in my computer in my office.

What about everyone else? What are we.... chopped liva'?

big_al_71 · 10-18-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What about everyone else? What are we.... chopped liva'?

No problem scotti I can and will share it with you also....

SCOTI · 10-18-2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks!

GMC406 · 10-18-2009, 09:53 AM

I would like to see it as well al. Always loved your truck ne way. Even more now that I heard, that. See your build sheet and compare it mine see how similar they are, or where I need to make improvement. Think there is an old post on here with mine let me see....
here it is...long time ago hard to find. In that post I said I would have the radiator that weekend

Just finally got it a week ago! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3331125

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-18-2009, 12:41 PM

Glad everyone jumped on this thread thats why i started it. I will gather my componets and give ya'll a list to....see what you think..

big_al_71 · 10-18-2009, 01:10 PM

I sent nick and scoti details so I will forward the same to both of you guys. I am going to try to do it from my blackberry....

toddtheodd · 10-18-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

With all my componets i had the engine builder run the dyno program on his computer and it should make 550-560 horses. I have spent thousands on parts and plan on having it balanced. It should be sick...........

What program is this?
I want to punch in the numbers on my motor to see what she has... I'm not too sure where a dyno is around here...

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-18-2009, 03:39 PM

Todd i ant remember the name of the program. The engine builder has it on his computer. I will ask him and get back to you. I do know it set him back to buy it. According to him (32 years of building) there are cheap programs out there but they don't work out properly. Sweet part is that this guy lives within shouting distance.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-18-2009, 03:40 PM

sorry i meant (can't)

10-17-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 Are you fellas that have 406 engines running dual fans and clutch fan or whats your setup for cooling? We all know these motors can run a little hotter and with the money i have already put in it i cant afford any problems. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-17-2009, 04:24 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 I dont have a fan clutch..I have a dual flexalite with an aluminum griffin radiator. In the miami heat with the a/c running does not go past 170 degrees..... here is their website http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/index.html I dont have the exact part number of mine here at the momnet but I could get it for you by monday.... Here is the website for the radiator http://www.northernfactory.com/aboutus.html my understanding is that this company makes the radiators for Griffin Radiators....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-17-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 If you need specific part numbers or what not let me know and I can give them to you later tonight when I get home and look at my receipts... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 If you have em that would be great. Bet you love the power. I cant wait... __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 Sounds good How are ypu posting attachments? I thought it was down __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-17-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 ^ I agree. I cant wait to fire mine up either. Just spent 5 months waiting on the deal to go thu to get my Pro Cool Aluminum radiator with a electric fan. I saved a gob of money so it was worth the wait. Now it will take a lil bit of fabrication to get it in, soon as I have time for that it will be runing. I had the stock radiator but didnt even want to mess around with it. Know these things are said to run hot so I have been patiently waiting to do it right the first time. What kinda power yours put out? __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

10-17-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 With all my componets i had the engine builder run the dyno program on his computer and it should make 550-560 horses. I have spent thousands on parts and plan on having it balanced. It should be sick........... __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-17-2009, 05:54 PM	#9
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 I just used a new 4 core stock radiator and factory clutch fan, and have no overheat problems at all, even when driving in 100+ Texas heat. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

10-17-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 my 72 burb (3/4 ton 2ws) has a 307 with the 3OT. i will eventually be putting in a 406 that we had briefly in my dad's 84 burb for towing duties. i am upgrading to a 4 row radiator really soon and will be using the factory fan or the flex fan out of the 84. if you run a 180 t-stat and use an oil cooler you should be good if everything is fresh and in good working order. the 84 had a factory oil cooler and i plan to adapt the trans cooler in the radiator for that task for simplicity on my 72 burb since it has a manual trans and no need for the trans cooler otherwise.

10-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 Thanks! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-18-2009, 09:53 AM	#19
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 I would like to see it as well al. Always loved your truck ne way. Even more now that I heard, that. See your build sheet and compare it mine see how similar they are, or where I need to make improvement. Think there is an old post on here with mine let me see.... here it is...long time ago hard to find. In that post I said I would have the radiator that weekend Just finally got it a week ago! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3331125 __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks! Last edited by GMC406; 10-18-2009 at 10:18 AM.

10-18-2009, 12:41 PM	#20
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 Glad everyone jumped on this thread thats why i started it. I will gather my componets and give ya'll a list to....see what you think.. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-18-2009, 01:10 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 I sent nick and scoti details so I will forward the same to both of you guys. I am going to try to do it from my blackberry.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-18-2009, 03:39 PM	#23
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 Todd i ant remember the name of the program. The engine builder has it on his computer. I will ask him and get back to you. I do know it set him back to buy it. According to him (32 years of building) there are cheap programs out there but they don't work out properly. Sweet part is that this guy lives within shouting distance. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-18-2009, 03:40 PM	#24
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Hey big-al-71 or whoever has a 406 sorry i meant (can't) __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4



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