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Zedzag
10-22-2006, 09:24 PM
What have you other 2nd gens guys used for cooling sytems and primarily radiator hoses? I've got 2 choices for my swap:
1) Use the factory 81 rad and mount the LS1 fans but with what hoses? I have no idea which applications to try and size up. The rad inlets/outlets are larger on the 2nd gen rad and the hoses will need to be much longer due to the fact that the 2nd gen rad is futher away than the factory LS1 setup.
2) Use the LS1 rad and fans(which I have as well) and factory LS1 hoses. The only problem here is that in order for the hood to close with this rad is if it's tilted forward like it is in a 4th gen. This forward angle leaves two big gaps on either side of the rad and some type of shroud has to be made or alot of air will be movig around the rad and cooling will be hindered.
The second gen rad look much better in the car...less fab work to for sure. This is the route that I would like to take.