1st Gen LSX Cooling

[DippedInSauce]

Putting a crate ls2 in a 68 Camaro/Firebird I currently have a BeCool with a nicely mounted Mark VIII I'd love to keep this set up and avid spending $1200 on a Ron Davis special. I'm guessing I can't as I'm hearing that the ls2 has a reverse cooling system? Any input
Thanks

[PTAddict]

You can use your existing radiator just fine, you just have to figure out how to get the radiator inlet hose routed over to the other side. I've seen it done on a couple of cars. The radiator doesn't care what cooling strategy the engine uses - it just wants hot water coming in the top and cold water going out the bottom.

[DippedInSauce]

Yeah I spoke to the BeCool staff who had to put me on hold to figure out weather or not their product supported a reverse cooling system (not to reassuring) . They swear it is compatible and that my only problem will be finding a hose to reach the water neck on the motor.

[andrewb70]

Many guys doing second gen RX7 swaps have been using 88 Corvette radiators. No one is having cooling issues despite the RX7s lack of grill. I suspect there would be even less issues when use in a Camaro with its big, flat grill. The radiators are light, readily available, and inexpensive.

Andrew

[Steve1968LS2]

I'm happy with my AFCO unit and it was a good price compared to most other "makers"

I think the radiator was $490.. maybe $450 and it has both on the right.

[DippedInSauce]

Thanks for the input. Marty at becool says I can send him mine and He'll relocate the top inlet to the passenger side and baffle it as well as change the inlet and out let to the correct lsx out side diameter for $250. He even claims it will have better cooling abilities. I'm a lil skeptical though.

[DippedInSauce]

F**k it I just went ahead and bought the Ron Davis set up. Thanks to those who posted

[Goatman]

I just bought a 06 GTO radiator with the factory dual fans, and the A/C condensor built into it for $385 shipped to my door. It had 1000 miles on it and is perfect.


A VERY viable option for those who may be considering the switch!

[DippedInSauce]

Will the a/c work with aftermarket kits? It will fit your Goat but a first gen camaro?

[porschev8]

The LS1 series engines are not reverse flow cooling systems.
The LT1 engines were reverse flow.

[Goatman]

Will the a/c work with aftermarket kits? It will fit your Goat but a first gen camaro?

There is one aftermarket kit out there that will allow you to use the factory compressor and condensor, and it ain't Vintage....


All you have to do is measure and maybe cut and weld a bit....


The stock 70' GTO radiator is 33 x 19 and this one is 31.5 x 17.... Close enough for me to make it work. Plus the price I just couldn't beat!

[DippedInSauce]

Price is great forsure. I would never buy vintage air. The Classic Auto Air is a much nicer kit and is priced a bit better aswel.