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k5chevyblazer · 10-22-2007, 07:08 AM

With the new k5 buggy build the old radiator isnt going to work. I am looking for something in the 28" wide x 16-19" tall 3 or 4 core with mounting tabs. Does anyone have a good website I can just browse around on? This is to be cooling a small block 350. Thanks.

learfxr · 10-22-2007, 07:42 AM

speedway motors

I just got an alum rad for my YJ with a SBC. My 22" was around $130. They have other sizes too

k5chevyblazer · 10-22-2007, 09:54 AM

I checked them out, I will call them though, all it has is the width. I need to know height and how many rows.

k5chevyblazer · 11-13-2007, 07:55 AM

how many rows are needed to cool a SBC? I have always had stocker 3 or 4 rows in them. How small can I go without it causing an issue? I am still looking for a website with better search parameters.

k5chevyblazer · 12-15-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by k5chevyblazer

how many rows are needed to cool a SBC? I have always had stocker 3 or 4 rows in them. How small can I go without it causing an issue? I am still looking for a website with better search parameters.

OK. I got my final measurements for my radiator size, it can be 30" wide x 15" tall. How do you know how much radiator you need to cool your junk? It is a stock 350 with TPI added to it. No one has a guess/clue?

mmk5blazr · 12-15-2007, 10:33 PM

go aluminum-2 row & never have a problem,aliminum rows are 1"wide instead of old copper 3/8 or 1/2 also more efficiant.

k5chevyblazer · 12-15-2007, 10:45 PM

looks like I will use one of these, just need to figure out which one will fit better.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

dragoonranch · 02-07-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by k5chevyblazer

looks like I will use one of these, just need to figure out which one will fit better.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

How do these mount? Are there tabs on them that are not shown in the pictures? I am trying to do the same thing right now in my Big10 Truggy.

k5chevyblazer · 02-09-2008, 07:38 PM

not sure, havent seen one in person yet, but I do need to order one soon.

dragoonranch · 02-09-2008, 07:49 PM

ok, thanks, I am still researching too. It looks like flex-a-lite has a new set up that has adjustable mounts on it. I may try it.

k5chevyblazer · 02-09-2008, 10:30 PM

got any links?

NOODLES · 02-09-2008, 10:37 PM

one row is stock on v-6 and 2 row is stock on v-8's. I use 1800radiator. i got a 2 core all aluminum for a upgrade on a v6 for 240 shipped. and it was here same day. they have some of the best prices sometimes. and can go by measurements too i believe.

dragoonranch · 02-09-2008, 11:19 PM

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/radiator.html

that is the link to the flex-a-lite site. I haven't found any place that sells them real cheap, but summit and jegs carry them. I plan on going w/ model # 55330L. It comes w/ the electric fans and runs around $750. It is a lot of dough to drop, but I think it will be well worth it for a clean install. I don't plan on having any skins on the front of the truck for a while, so the radiator will be very visible. The way I have the stock radiator on there now is very white-trashish (but it works

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10-22-2007, 07:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	Need a Radiator With the new k5 buggy build the old radiator isnt going to work. I am looking for something in the 28" wide x 16-19" tall 3 or 4 core with mounting tabs. Does anyone have a good website I can just browse around on? This is to be cooling a small block 350. Thanks. __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF?

10-22-2007, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	I checked them out, I will call them though, all it has is the width. I need to know height and how many rows. __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF?

11-13-2007, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	how many rows are needed to cool a SBC? I have always had stocker 3 or 4 rows in them. How small can I go without it causing an issue? I am still looking for a website with better search parameters. __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF?

12-15-2007, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	looks like I will use one of these, just need to figure out which one will fit better. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF?

02-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	not sure, havent seen one in person yet, but I do need to order one soon. __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF?

10-22-2007, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
learfxr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74508 Location: Springtown TX Posts: 95	speedway motors I just got an alum rad for my YJ with a SBC. My 22" was around $130. They have other sizes too

12-15-2007, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
mmk5blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98511 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 111	go aluminum-2 row & never have a problem,aliminum rows are 1"wide instead of old copper 3/8 or 1/2 also more efficiant.

02-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
dragoonranch Rock God Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69640 Location: Baghdad-Victory Base Posts: 1,024	ok, thanks, I am still researching too. It looks like flex-a-lite has a new set up that has adjustable mounts on it. I may try it. __________________ Big Ed '78 Chevy Big-30 TTC 2010 here we come! Thanks to all who voted for us, we are gonna put on one hellufa show! Check out our online store. AMSOIL Your last stop for all your Automotive Synthetic Lubricant needs. Please PM me for quotes or questions. Link to places to wheel in Texas

02-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
k5chevyblazer Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16358 Location: Sacramento, CA (North Natomas) Posts: 2,133	got any links? __________________ Ryan Morgan Tow Rig = 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Rock Toy = 1973 K5 Buggy Automatic Gates by Morgan and we are on Facebook too. Who is the FOTR? Who is the RTF? Last edited by k5chevyblazer; 02-09-2008 at 10:30 PM.

02-09-2008, 10:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
NOODLES Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3132 Location: I love jews Posts: 4,889	one row is stock on v-6 and 2 row is stock on v-8's. I use 1800radiator. i got a 2 core all aluminum for a upgrade on a v6 for 240 shipped. and it was here same day. they have some of the best prices sometimes. and can go by measurements too i believe.

02-09-2008, 11:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
dragoonranch Rock God Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69640 Location: Baghdad-Victory Base Posts: 1,024	http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/radiator.html that is the link to the flex-a-lite site. I haven't found any place that sells them real cheap, but summit and jegs carry them. I plan on going w/ model # 55330L. It comes w/ the electric fans and runs around $750. It is a lot of dough to drop, but I think it will be well worth it for a clean install. I don't plan on having any skins on the front of the truck for a while, so the radiator will be very visible. The way I have the stock radiator on there now is very white-trashish (but it works ) __________________ Big Ed '78 Chevy Big-30 TTC 2010 here we come! Thanks to all who voted for us, we are gonna put on one hellufa show! Check out our online store. AMSOIL Your last stop for all your Automotive Synthetic Lubricant needs. Please PM me for quotes or questions. Link to places to wheel in Texas

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