is this enough radiator?

[CamaroAJ]

double pass radiator
26" w x 19" h Overall
20" w x 17-1/2" h Core

it will be cooling a LS1 on a road track and in traffic. its right about 1.6" smaller in width but just under 1/4" taller than the stock radiator but its also double pass.

stock
27.6" x 18.87" overall
21.6" x 17.37" core

i just wanted to double check because i wasn't 100% if 25sq. in. was that big of deal or not.

[Procharmo]

No it should not be a big deal. The biggest deal is the amount of heat/power it has to dissipate. So if you have a 500hp car you need X sq" and if you have 1500hp you need Y sq". But airflow and ambient temperature also play as much of a part as how you drive it. I reckon you'll be OK if the engine power has not been substantially increased...

I have twin 12x12 cores and it idles just fine. Not sure about when I put my foot down though!!!!!!

[CamaroAJ]

sounds good then. i think i'll stop by jegs on the way home tonight or tomorrow and pick it up.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Plenty long as you put enough fan on it.

[CamaroAJ]

shouldn't be too much of a problem finding the right fans to move air yet not block air when the car is moving. there is alot of options out there vs. when i built my last car.

[Flash68]

Plenty long as you put enough fan on it.

Yep, this is my current situation. Mine came with a universal Griffin that is smaller than stock (about the same dimensions as what you list above) and at speed I am fine, but the dinky elec fan that came with it is not doing the job.

I am leaning toward getting the the Summit direct fit radiator that is a little bigger but a perfect fit for the Mark VIII fan I just picked up off CL.

[CamaroAJ]

hmm, the stock 2001 camaro fans fit a 22x17 core so if i get a double pass radiator thats 28" w x 19" h Overall and 22" w x 17-1/2" h Core i can use the fans i have.

i had them on the '67 i built and never had a problem. i guess i'll get that radiator and make it work for what i'm wanting to do.

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

What are you using for a water pump?? some people have had flow issues when using a double pass radiator.

[CamaroAJ]

stock GM LS2 or LS3 water pump.