Hey I'm doing a LT1 swap into my 87 T/A. Will my Radiator and 2 fan setup be able to keep the LT1 cool? or will I have to swap in a LT1 setup?

thanks

 

as far ss the cooling capibilities are concerned, they are the same rad., but the hoses are diff. sizes and thers an extra coolant hose in the LT1 rad. that the orig. one doesnt have. you should be able to find a good LT1 rad. for reasonably cheap. I just sold one for like $45 plus shiping. which was like $20. good luck. chris

 

Looks like i'm radiator shopping.

thanks

 

LT-1's use a reverse flow cooling system, so you're going to have to get an LT-1 radiator.

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1993 Z-28 (A4) 32,000 miles
Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back
SLP Cold Air Induction

 

It is true they are reverse cooled but others have used the stock radiator with success. I went ahead and spent the extra money for a new radiator for the LT1 though.



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1990 Camaro RS
1991 Acura Integra LS
http://www.geocities.com/joecool_2u/
LT1 swap in progress.
XE 230/236 cam, 1.6 roller rockers, "R" lifters, Underdrive Pulley, air foil, and SLP headers.
Posi 3.73 9 bolt rear end, BMR suspention components, 3200 Vigilante, and Transgo.

 

ive heard it was possible to use a triditional SBC radiator buy unless yours is brand new or somthing, I'd go get a LT-1 radiator.

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94 Red Z28 A4
Home-made Ram Air Scoop/Moroso CAI/JET Airfoil/1LE Elbow/TB bypass/Mac Headers, Gutted cat/B&B Tri-flo Catback/ March 2pc. Underdrive pullies/BMR STB/PST front end kit and oversized sway bar/ NGK-TR55 Plugs/ 17" X 9.5" Budnik Raptors / Nitto 555 Drags
2 / 600 / watt IMPP 304 12's /600 watt amp/Pioneer Big Face Head/3 stock Bose speakers 2 /Rockford fosgate 6 1/4 punches
Best run
13.631 @ 100mph 2.02 60ft with mods in sig
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Get an LT1 radiator...it makes things a lot easier...

Eric