radiator swap from 6cyl to 350 question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bradf74 · 09-13-2009, 07:43 PM

I have a 79 stepside that was originally with a 6 cyl. I am converting to a 350. I went to the local o'reilly and bought a $175 3 core radiator for a 79 with a 350 (AT no a/c). I get home and realize the bracket over the top of the radiator is different. I went ahead and ordered what I believe to be the correct bracket.

Do i need to change anything else?

Thanks
Brad

**old Rusty C10** · 09-13-2009, 09:19 PM

the aftermarket rads now are different and you need different brackets.. i just went through this with mine... i would however put a 4 core in with any 8 banger motor

bradf74 · 09-14-2009, 07:45 AM

If I bought an aftermarket rad for a 79 with a 350 (auto/ no a/c) , then will the rad bracket for a 79 with a 350( auto/ no a/c) from LMC work?

bradf74 · 09-14-2009, 10:45 PM

somebody has to know this. I tried the search feature, but it did not work

09-13-2009, 07:43 PM	#1
bradf74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summit, MS Posts: 56	radiator swap from 6cyl to 350 question I have a 79 stepside that was originally with a 6 cyl. I am converting to a 350. I went to the local o'reilly and bought a $175 3 core radiator for a 79 with a 350 (AT no a/c). I get home and realize the bracket over the top of the radiator is different. I went ahead and ordered what I believe to be the correct bracket. Do i need to change anything else? Thanks Brad

09-13-2009, 09:19 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: radiator swap from 6cyl to 350 question the aftermarket rads now are different and you need different brackets.. i just went through this with mine... i would however put a 4 core in with any 8 banger motor __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-14-2009, 07:45 AM	#3
bradf74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summit, MS Posts: 56	Re: radiator swap from 6cyl to 350 question If I bought an aftermarket rad for a 79 with a 350 (auto/ no a/c) , then will the rad bracket for a 79 with a 350( auto/ no a/c) from LMC work?

09-14-2009, 10:45 PM	#4
bradf74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Summit, MS Posts: 56	Re: radiator swap from 6cyl to 350 question somebody has to know this. I tried the search feature, but it did not work



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