Thread: Greg's 50 Build
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Old 05-27-2014, 07:33 AM   #149
w70442
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Re: Greg's 50 Build

Nice build. Enjoying the thread.
I'm at a similar spot in my build though I'm using an '88 S10 frame with an LS1. Normally, there's plenty of room for the LS1 on an S10 frame but due to the way I'm positioning my engine, I'm having the same water pump to radiator issue as you. One thought I've had is to install the electric fan in the space your radiator would currently occupy and move the radiator forward of the original radiator brackets. I'll probably leave the original radiator bracket where it is since it contains the fender and hood latch mounts on it. Then just build a radiator mount/bracket in front of the original rad mount. I think there will still be enough room behind the grill to do this.
I'm sand blasting my frame at the moment so it will be a while before I actually get to this. I'd be interested to see what you think of the idea.
Good luck,
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