Best Radiator to buy? 305-355 conversion
04-18-2014, 12:37 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am Recaro Edition
Engine: 355 L98 Vortec 226/234 custom cam
Transmission: TKO-600
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Best Radiator to buy? 305-355 conversion
I have been seeing some recent posts that have concerned me about champions 3 core radiator.
I am planning a relatively mild 355 with vortec heads and qjet. Probably 310hp or so....
I want to upgrade the radiator and I have a stock electric fan, may consider dual fans as well.
Any thoughts on radiator recommendations ?
Chuck
I am planning a relatively mild 355 with vortec heads and qjet. Probably 310hp or so....
I want to upgrade the radiator and I have a stock electric fan, may consider dual fans as well.
Any thoughts on radiator recommendations ?
Chuck
04-18-2014, 12:38 AM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am Recaro Edition
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Transmission: TKO-600
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Re: Best Radiator to buy? 305-355 conversion
Price ... Like to keep it around $500 or less
04-18-2014, 04:04 PM
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Since my aluminum radiator sprung a leak, I'm back to using my factory radiator with my 355, same HP you're looking to run. I have a single electric fan and zero issues keeping the car cool.
that said, my neighbor just picked up an aluminum radiator from Griffen Radiators for $200.00 for his 67 GTO and he really likes it.
that said, my neighbor just picked up an aluminum radiator from Griffen Radiators for $200.00 for his 67 GTO and he really likes it.
05-05-2014, 01:07 PM
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3 votes for stock. Make sure everything is in good shape and you should be good to go.
All I did was switch to a 180 degree thermostat and a 210 degree fan switch
All I did was switch to a 180 degree thermostat and a 210 degree fan switch
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Re: Best Radiator to buy? 305-355 conversion
Stock with dual fan setup, although it stayed plenty cool with the single fan.
As long as you have a good tune and a clean cooling system, the stock setup is perfect.
As long as you have a good tune and a clean cooling system, the stock setup is perfect.
05-05-2014, 02:51 PM
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Re: Best Radiator to buy? 305-355 conversion
360 ci in the 380 fwhp range, never had a problem with the stock 1 fan and radiator set up.
Also using a 180° stat and a 200°/190° on/off fan switch.
Another vote for stock.
Also using a 180° stat and a 200°/190° on/off fan switch.
Another vote for stock.
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