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Hyperwrx
PostPosted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:17 pm 
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Just bought a '77 Luv and am in the beginning process of doing a SBC swap.

From the LUVTruck.com's 'Beer Budget' technical article they suggest the Howe Unversal Aluminum Radiator (#HOW.342B). I also found 2 other radiators the same size that appear to fit the size requirements are cost slightly lower.

-SIMMIT- Griffon GRI-1-25182-X 189.99
-JEGS- #555-51185 & #555-51171 $169.99

Has anyone used them or know if they're worth the few bucks in savings?

Thanks in advance.

-Scott


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Speedwaymotors.com sells one for 149.95 19" X 22"

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/p ... roduct.htm

The only real setback is that these will require a trans cooler if you run with an automatic.

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Great find- thanks!
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I used the same size Griffin radiator and the trans cooler is no problem just fab a bracket and put it behind the licence plate I even used the same bolts just make sure there is as much clerence as possible all the way around the cooler.
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Hyperwrx wrote:
Just bought a '77 Luv and am in the beginning process of doing a SBC swap.

From the LUVTruck.com's 'Beer Budget' technical article they suggest the Howe Unversal Aluminum Radiator (#HOW.342B). I also found 2 other radiators the same size that appear to fit the size requirements are cost slightly lower.

-SIMMIT- Griffon GRI-1-25182-X 189.99
-JEGS- #555-51185 & #555-51171 $169.99

Has anyone used them or know if they're worth the few bucks in savings?

Thanks in advance.

-Scott
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I'm having trouble finding a lower radiator hose. Any suggestions?
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Measure the length and size of the hose you need and go to the parts store. They got to have a flex hose hanging on the rack that will work.

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I have a flex hose on mine it will work but it is TIGHT. Make sure you clear fuel pump and fuel line. I put a little extra padding on mine for just in case.
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Location: Colonial Beach VA. If i am not home or at the track then I am probably at HOOTERS!
i got the griffin on mine and even on the hottest days at the track it never gets over 140

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I have the summit radiator in my truck.Hey hotrod I went with the Mr gasket stainless steel radaitor hose kit from jegs p/n 720-11014.On the upper and lower.Bends and cuts easy.
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Cool I'll check into that.
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