47-55.1 GMC LS Swap Radiator question

[JDarby]

I have noticed that one of the radiator manufactures offer a "Consumable Electrode Kit" with there systems.

Is rusting a major problem in these LS motors more so than in one of the old school motors?

I know from experience with my electric water heaters in my home that certain properties do not mix well and in fact create a rust problem.

[leegreen]

Not aware of any electrolysis issues.

maybe for racing applications at tracks that don't allow glycol

[dsraven]

coolant, in general and especially in diesel engines, naturally changes PH levels and should be tested occasionally. auto parts places sell test strips for that purpose. they are simple to use, just dip it in the coolant, wait a minute for the strip to change color, and compare against the side of the bottle graph to see your coolant's PH level. on diesel engines, there are coolant filters and they can be purchased with different levels of PH additive to deliver the correct charge to the system to bring it back to acceptable levels. I have personally seen a GM v6 engine that was driven only, not much for service, and it developed a coolant leak. the coolant ate a hole right through the aluminum water pump. coolant has a lifespan because it goes acidic over time.

[JDarby]

With the average life time of a radiator being 8-10 yrs approximately
and me being the type of person who will be holding on to my truck once completed,
I have been having one heck of a time in choosing which radiator I want!

All Oversea's built one's have a lifetime warrantee what ever that really is?
and free shipping!

I am not sure a steam port ( for the added cost ) is really not worth it.
That money can be used else where in the finishing touch's.

My truck has a budget, it sure can be hard weighing out all these options!!

[dsraven]

yup, electrolysis happens in a cooling system. different elements react together and create a small voltage that travels through the coolant.
here is a little article that could explain it better maybe. no personal thoughts or heresay then. just the facts. lots of owners will simply test the coolant and say, yup it's good. no worries. it's a good idea to put a sticky or whatever on the overflow reservoir to say when the coolant was changed, block drains opened, system flushed and then refilled with fresh coolant. 5 years is a max for me, with the longlife coolant.

https://www.freeasestudyguides.com/electrolysis.html