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Will old 2.8 radiator work with new motor?

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 11:02 AM
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Will old 2.8 radiator work with new motor?

Have a 350 carb motor put into my Firebird, will I over heat with the stock 2.8 radiator?
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 12:45 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
Engine: 5.7 / 7.4
Transmission: 6sp / TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.55 posi / 3.23
in a word....YES
just get an application specific radiator. the v8 rad should have more rows in the core for better cooling.
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$150.00 2.8 Auto.
Blown Head Gasket.
turbo has arrived , but put on hold (4 now)
working on dismantling engine, & finding out what parts I need (and Really want)

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:10 PM
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He might be okay... Canada can get pretty cold! A junkyard might give you a good price on a V8 radiator... hey, got any pictures of the swap?


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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 02:56 PM
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It wil work, know a fellow who did over an 84 camaro from 2.8, the only thing he changes was tranny and engine, the rest he left, even the front suspension...

Besides you already have 4 inches of snow on the ground you should have no fear of her overheating quite yet... lol
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