1979 6.2 k5

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Originally Posted by dixiepc

I'm getting ready to put a 6.2 in a 1979 K5 that I just bought. The radiator for the 6.2 is bigger like one for a 454. The 82' and up radiator supports have provisions for the shorter radiator or the longer one. But this 79' radiator support doesn't have these provisions. Did they ever have the longer radiators in 79' trucks?

To answer your question, yes, but only if it was a diesel truck. My '78 factory diesel has a bigger radiator than even the 454 powered trucks. There is a tranny cooler on the driver side tank, and an oil cooler on the passenger side tank. Of course the chances of you finding a factory diesel truck core support is going to be very hard. But, all in all, it can be done. If you need, I can take a picture for you.