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I have several spare radiators from C/10,20 fullsize trucks. I also have one from some fullsize chevy car (not sure what). The one from the car is about 3.5" thick and pretty wide, but not too tall. I was thinking about mounting it on the outside of the radiator support. Has anyone ran a radiator like this from a bigger car. Is it a big pain in the ass, would it be less of a headache to go aluminum? I am on a budget, so if I could make this work, that would help, I've already got about $1000 just in my motor alone, so I am going broke quick Thanks
Daniel

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No LUV anymore, but still in the GM truck family. Running a lifted 2002 Silverado Z-71!

sell those big ones and use the money to get a 19x22 aluminum. aluminum radiators are cheap these days. and yes mounting a big radiator in front is too much work for a crappy looking final product.

Yeah, thats what I figured. Whats a good price for an aluminum? I have never really priced any before. Thanks. I hope to have my truck done soon. I still need to buy a set of headers, and have a driveline made. Budget and lack of time is forcing me to run the stock rear end for awhile. I've heard it will hold up until I get on it. I also need to buy a 3000+ stall converter before I fire it up. Thanks for the help

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No LUV anymore, but still in the GM truck family. Running a lifted 2002 Silverado Z-71!

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp/st ... roduct.htm
Here's a link to a good Aluminum that's as cost effective as your gonna find. Go to the projects gallery and look into Colin's Pics. You'll find a good photo of it installed.

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

check out torco converters there inexpensive as compared to alot of others. thats what i`m currently running in my truck i am very pleased with it.if i remember right i only paid 190.00 for it. torco converters .com

that was me

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don`t have the luv no more but I still like em.72 el camino,
00 & 06 silverado one 4x4, turboed vw sandrail,99 banshee, 06 raptor 700, 02 polaris trailblazer.

19x22 alum radiator should be $150-200. that site above is the cheapest i have ever seen it. If you are on a budget, I would recommend a set of Hooker block hugger headers. they are good up to 400hp at least. I actually ran a set on a 600hp small block until i could get new ones and it worked fine.

Get a convertor from Darryl Young. All of their stuff is made by Continental converters which in my opinion makes the best product. Darryl Young has a better price than Continental though. I think a good efficient and reliable converter is one of the most important parts of a buildup.

My stock rear end held up fine behind a 350hp 327 with a hard shifting TH350. it was actually working fine when I pulled it out and sold it to some guy for $40!!!! If you add a shift kit and any kind of traction, its days are numbered though.

Thanks for the info guys, I'll keep you posted and post some pics when it is finished.

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No LUV anymore, but still in the GM truck family. Running a lifted 2002 Silverado Z-71!