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Old 04-03-2009, 01:38 AM   #1
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Radiator Coolability
Will my Stock Radiator for my 305 tbi rs be enough to cool my 355?

Or should i up grade my radiator?
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Old 04-03-2009, 02:09 AM   #2
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Old 04-03-2009, 02:12 AM   #3
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Re: Radiator Coolability
2 which question i asked 2
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Old 04-04-2009, 12:05 PM   #4
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Re: Radiator Coolability
well to quote an old hotrodder i know "if it ain't broke, fix it" and yes thats what i meant to say.
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Old 04-04-2009, 12:52 PM   #5
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Re: Radiator Coolability
You'll likely be fine with the stock radiator, provided it and the rest of your cooling system is in good shape (and your new motor runs a good state of tune). So...

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The factory used the same radiator for the 305 and 350, and even the 3.1 V6. It doesn't "need" to be upgraded. But, it won't hurt anything except your wallet to do so.
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Re: Radiator Coolability
As long as the core tubes are not plugged and the fins are in good condition to remove the heat then it will have no problems.
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