383/stock radiator??
 

my 383 will be going back in soon and i was wondering how many guys here have strokers with the stock radiator? and if there are any problems?

also what are my options for a larger/aftermarket radiator and an electric water pump? anybody with that combo? ive heard tou have to trim the fan shroud anyway which makes me think a larger radiator wont be an option. any truth to that?

any comments, suggestions, advice is appreciated.

thanks

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

Yep stock radiator has been working fine for almost 2 years. (I do want a nice Be Cool one though)

CSI and Meziere both make good elec water pumps, each have their installation quirks.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

Stock radiator here as well, controls the temps well even with ac with ambient temp of +110 degrees.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

Stock radiator, stock waterpump, and 160* Thermostat, and it's been running cool for 2-3 years now.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

385 LT1, stock radiator, 160* thermostat, CSI electric water pump...my temp gauge never goes over the first hash mark on the gauge (185*).

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

well im convinced then, thanks alot for all the responses.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

No Problem, I will also note that I'm using the stock waterpump with a 160 degree thermostat as well.
I plan on adding the CSI to mine since I have seen it perform flawlessly on my freinds car that we installed it on. My car rarely peaks above 180 degrees. We normally have very hot summers here, but this year we only had a handfull of 100 plus degree days, each day the temp was rock steady.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

383/heads/cam/full boltons/csi/160 thermo Have yet to see above the first mark.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

thanks again for all the replies,

and TQdrivenws6 im also hoping for 420+rwhp out of my new combo so wish me luck.

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

398 solid Roller
No problems with the cooling system ever.

Neal

Re: 383/stock radiator??
 

398 solid roller... wow.

i drastically under estimated the stock cooling system.

thanks