Radiator and Fan Choice for Value (Cheap!)

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Would it be an option to use my like new, OEM style '69 Camaro radiator and just add electric fans to it?

Or is the best value still a 4th Gen F-Body radiator and fans for a 69 Camaro ls1 swap?

I've searched the forum and found an older thread or two on using it and I didn't hear any complaints. I'd definitely like some further info on how the installs went for those that use this combination.

Is there an older one that has a single fan and a newer with duals?

Also, are my radiator hose locations going to be different because my LS1 came out of an '04 GTO? Should I be looking at a GTO radiator and fans instead?

Where's the best place to pick up a new unit, complete with fans, on the cheap?

Lastly, if there are any other suggestions on what I should go with that are in a similar price range to the stock f-body/gto unit, let me know.

Thanks!

[rickpaw]

Originally Posted by OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

Would it be an option to use my like new, OEM style '69 Camaro radiator and just add electric fans to it?

Thanks!

If your radiator is still good, I don't see why not. The trick part is to find the correct shape radiator hoses. Some just just universal hoses.

[forcepower]

Check out Superior radiator located in Mt.Clemens Michigan. They are all welded aluminum. They have both hoses on one side along with a steam port. The radiators are like $350-$450 range and to add the dual fans is another $250. They have a 2 year warranty. I will be picking one up for my 70 lemans.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Originally Posted by forcepower

Check out Superior radiator located in Mt.Clemens Michigan. They are all welded aluminum. They have both hoses on one side along with a steam port. The radiators are like $350-$450 range and to add the dual fans is another $250. They have a 2 year warranty. I will be picking on up for my 70 lemans.

NICE!

I gave them a call and that doesn't sound like a bad deal. Twin fan for $550. I'm cheap but this seems to be a really good value for something that bolts right in. This may be a case where my cheapness is overwhelmed by something of quality construction and less hassle.

Thanks a lot for the heads up on that.

[forcepower]

They were at the Detroit autorama but I wasn't able to go this year. My buddy came across them while browsing. He said they looked like a nice piece.

[NvrDun71]

Check out the Griffin LS Combo units, good bang for the buck. MCB is a good source for them, ended up going with one for my Nova