What radiator for s10 conversion

[fredscarryall]

I see everyone posting pics of radiators on there 48 to 53 s10 conversions. But seems no one is saying what radiator they are using. I need a radiator with a passanger lower hose and driver upper hose. I saw this 68 mustang one but the upper one is on the wrong side. I know I could buy this one and have a radiator shop charge me $75 and wait 2 weeks to move the upper over.But ii would rather buy one ready to go.

[Atommik]

I use a Champion radiator, 2 core 19" wide 21" tall outlets where you need them, under $200. Never had any trouble with it in three years! Found it online. (51 Chev, S10, 327 sbc) Available with or without trans cooler.

[HUSSEY]

I'm using the same size as Attomik mentioned. I got mine from Summing, SUM-381324, the fan is a Spal, P/N IX-30100400 which is the thinnest fan I cold find.

There's some pics of it in my build thread starting at post 75 (see link in signature).

[youngrodder]

I used one from a Toyota landcruiser. The brand that I bought is a Champion. Here is a similar one.
http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-to-1980-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Lightweight-Aluminum-Radiator-3-Row-Core-/201081986383?fits=Model%3ALand+Cruiser&hash=item2ed16b9d4f&vxp=mtr

Works fine. I ended up upgrading to a 4 core because a 3 core ran warmer than I would have liked. I'm sure a 3 core should work OK for you

Marc

[fredscarryall]

Youngrodder do you have a pic of the radiator In you truck

[joedoh]

we modified the inner fenders, made mounts, and used the stock s10 radiator on my truck. nice because the trans cooler and oil cooler are included with the stock rad.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

Youngrodder do you have a pic of the radiator In you truck

Yes, but I need to dig them up. I will see what I can find.

Marc

[sam86]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Yes, but I need to dig them up. I will see what I can find.

Marc

Did you have to modify anything to get this to work?

[bob Scott]

I believe the first gen Mustang radiators are also used.

[Sim6]

I used an aluminum one from Speedway Motors 19x22. $115.99 part #917347

[sam86]

Originally Posted by Sim6

I used an aluminum one from Speedway Motors 19x22. $115.99 part #917347

Did you have to do any modifications to make it fit?

[Sim6]

Originally Posted by sam86

Did you have to do any modifications to make it fit?

I followed Skymangs deal. you have cut the lip off the inner channel and weld in a 4" channel into the bottom. Skymangs uses 67-72 radiator cushions and makes brackets.

[FiftyTwo]

I used a 1964-66 Mustang V8 radiator, fits great, works great and cost about $130.00
Almost a bolt-in deal.

[fredscarryall]

Thanks Marc

I think the 1958 to 1980 land cruiser radiator will work perfect. I am either going to get the 4 row or 2 row with one inch tubes. Here are the measurements. I also like the fact that the tanks are at the bottom and top. The only thing Is the inlet and outlet are 1 1/2 inch but they line up perfectly for a small block chevy

[fredscarryall]

Here a picture with a fan and shroud

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

Thanks Marc

I think the 1958 to 1980 land cruiser radiator will work perfect. I am either going to get the 4 row or 2 row with one inch tubes. Here are the measurements. I also like the fact that the tanks are at the bottom and top. The only thing Is the inlet and outlet are 1 1/2 inch but they line up perfectly for a small block chevy

Fred-

Your welcome. If you go with a 2 -3 core you shouldn't have to make any modifications. When I switched to the 4 core I had to notch the front cowl and push the radiator forward. I'm running an LT1 though and I didn't have a ton of space between the engine and the radiator to start with.

Good luck
Marc