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structures · 03-30-2011, 09:24 AM

I'm looking for a radiator for my 07 4.8 in my 65 C10. Would you guys share your thoughts?

I was thinking of an entropy radiator, but would you use the 67-72 ls swap radiator he offers (http://www.entropyrad.com/index.php?...d&productId=21)

or ask him to modify his 60-66 radiator? (http://www.entropyrad.com/index.php?...d&productId=15)

Or anything else? I have the original radiator for the 283, any thoughts on adapting that to the ls engine?

**Clyde65** · 03-30-2011, 10:13 AM

The 63-66 trucks only have about 25" for the radiator, you can go wider but you need to sacrifice the battery box. I used this one and it cools just fine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

If you need any help, let me know, I put the 4.8 in my 65

Also, there is nothing wrong with your stock one if it is in good working order.

structures · 03-30-2011, 10:38 AM

I'd like to use the original. What did you do about the steam vent relief hose?

Shon · 03-30-2011, 11:44 AM

I use one out of an Fbody.

**Clyde65** · 03-30-2011, 11:59 AM

You can drill and tap the thermostat housing or you can put it in the upper rad hose using something from here...

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...oseSplice.html

Shon, what year truck is yours?

Shon · 03-30-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde65

shon, what year truck is yours?

71

1966Stepside · 03-30-2011, 04:01 PM

I contacted entropy recently, and he said he could do an ls swap 63-66, but the standard radiator with those splicers would be cheaper, and then you could throw in the wiring harness
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structures · 03-30-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shon

I use one out of an Fbody.

Like 98 - 02 f body?

structures · 03-30-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1966Stepside

I contacted entropy recently, and he said he could do an ls swap 63-66, but the standard radiator with those splicers would be cheaper, and then you could throw in the wiring harness
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by standard radiator are you talking about the 67-72 ls radiator from entropy?

1966Stepside · 03-30-2011, 05:05 PM

No, i mean use the 63-66 radiator with the hose splices clyde65 linked. I've never used those, but maybe someone else could give you info on how well they work. Xtreme 4x4 did a rear radiator ls buggy and they tapped something on the engine to run that port to. Been a while since i saw it but im sure its on their site
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**Clyde65** · 03-30-2011, 05:37 PM

I have seen alot of LS swaps with the radiator hose(upper) spliced in and a fitting on there for the steam vent. I have also seen some that have drilled and tapped the water pump ( I said thermostat earlier and that was wrong). I dont have a steam port and havent had any issues, mine are blocked with the factory blocks.

harnalien · 03-30-2011, 06:03 PM

I will be using the jags that run splice/coupler deal for the steam line on mine.
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Big Port Jimmy 6 · 03-30-2011, 09:50 PM

I drilled and tapped the Water Pump

See the -4 hard line in the pic. Jay

**TR65** · 03-30-2011, 11:11 PM

Structures,

I run the Champion 3 row radiator from e-bay store. Stock dimensions and works very well with 6.0L. I clamped a AN bulkhead fitting and o-ring washer in the tank for the steam line.

TR

thor · 06-15-2011, 12:48 PM

back ttt for a slight hijack question ... Are the upper and lower radiator hoses the same size for LS and SBC engines? Reason: thinking about putting the Entropy LSx conversion radiator in my blazer and drive for the summer before putting in an LS engine. Thx!

Bigo Serge · 06-15-2011, 01:07 PM

I am using the entropy radiator, 67-72 ls swap radiator, it's still in the box, just haven't gotten to that part on my truck. I will post my thread soon, though.

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**Clyde65** · 06-15-2011, 02:15 PM

No the upper LS is about 1.3" and the lower is 1.6" I believe.

My 65 rad had 1.5" and 1.75" respectively.

BR3W CITY · 06-15-2011, 03:49 PM

I used a Be-Cool SBC radiator and some custom hoses (part #'s from Napa are listed on my build). My steam vent is tapped into one of the lines for my heater core.

thor · 06-15-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

No the upper LS is about 1.3" and the lower is 1.6" I believe.

My 65 rad had 1.5" and 1.75" respectively.

This is not good news for our hero.

Guess I'll have to wait on my rad purchase. Thanks for the info sir!

**Clyde65** · 06-15-2011, 11:14 PM

you can get a custom alum rad with matching hose connections for your truck.

thor · 06-24-2011, 12:04 PM

Here's some info I found...

LS has 1-1/4" top & 1-1/2" bottom rad hoses
SBC has 1-1/2" top & 1-3/4" bottom rad hoses

03-30-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Radiator options I'm looking for a radiator for my 07 4.8 in my 65 C10. Would you guys share your thoughts? I was thinking of an entropy radiator, but would you use the 67-72 ls swap radiator he offers (http://www.entropyrad.com/index.php?...d&productId=21) or ask him to modify his 60-66 radiator? (http://www.entropyrad.com/index.php?...d&productId=15) Or anything else? I have the original radiator for the 283, any thoughts on adapting that to the ls engine? __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

03-30-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Radiator options The 63-66 trucks only have about 25" for the radiator, you can go wider but you need to sacrifice the battery box. I used this one and it cools just fine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories If you need any help, let me know, I put the 4.8 in my 65 Also, there is nothing wrong with your stock one if it is in good working order. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 03-30-2011 at 10:14 AM.

03-30-2011, 10:38 AM	#3
structures Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OK Posts: 274	Re: Radiator options I'd like to use the original. What did you do about the steam vent relief hose? __________________ Robert 1965 Chevy C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374373 1997 Chevy K2500 6.5 diesel

03-30-2011, 11:44 AM	#4
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Radiator options I use one out of an Fbody. __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

03-30-2011, 11:59 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Radiator options You can drill and tap the thermostat housing or you can put it in the upper rad hose using something from here... http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...oseSplice.html Shon, what year truck is yours? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 03-30-2011 at 12:03 PM.

03-30-2011, 04:01 PM	#7
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Radiator options I contacted entropy recently, and he said he could do an ls swap 63-66, but the standard radiator with those splicers would be cheaper, and then you could throw in the wiring harness Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/ Last edited by 1966Stepside; 03-30-2011 at 04:15 PM.

03-30-2011, 05:05 PM	#10
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Radiator options No, i mean use the 63-66 radiator with the hose splices clyde65 linked. I've never used those, but maybe someone else could give you info on how well they work. Xtreme 4x4 did a rear radiator ls buggy and they tapped something on the engine to run that port to. Been a while since i saw it but im sure its on their site Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/

03-30-2011, 05:37 PM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Radiator options I have seen alot of LS swaps with the radiator hose(upper) spliced in and a fitting on there for the steam vent. I have also seen some that have drilled and tapped the water pump ( I said thermostat earlier and that was wrong). I dont have a steam port and havent had any issues, mine are blocked with the factory blocks. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#12
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: Radiator options I will be using the jags that run splice/coupler deal for the steam line on mine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595

03-30-2011, 09:50 PM	#13
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Radiator options I drilled and tapped the Water Pump See the -4 hard line in the pic. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

03-30-2011, 11:11 PM	#14
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Radiator options Structures, I run the Champion 3 row radiator from e-bay store. Stock dimensions and works very well with 6.0L. I clamped a AN bulkhead fitting and o-ring washer in the tank for the steam line. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

06-15-2011, 12:48 PM	#15
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Radiator options back ttt for a slight hijack question ... Are the upper and lower radiator hoses the same size for LS and SBC engines? Reason: thinking about putting the Entropy LSx conversion radiator in my blazer and drive for the summer before putting in an LS engine. Thx! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

06-15-2011, 01:07 PM	#16
Bigo Serge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, ks Posts: 59	Re: Radiator options I am using the entropy radiator, 67-72 ls swap radiator, it's still in the box, just haven't gotten to that part on my truck. I will post my thread soon, though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Pick'em up, lay'em down, Oh Yeahhh

06-15-2011, 02:15 PM	#17
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Radiator options No the upper LS is about 1.3" and the lower is 1.6" I believe. My 65 rad had 1.5" and 1.75" respectively. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-15-2011, 03:49 PM	#18
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Radiator options I used a Be-Cool SBC radiator and some custom hoses (part #'s from Napa are listed on my build). My steam vent is tapped into one of the lines for my heater core. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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06-15-2011, 11:14 PM	#20
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Radiator options you can get a custom alum rad with matching hose connections for your truck. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-24-2011, 12:04 PM	#21
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Radiator options Here's some info I found... LS has 1-1/4" top & 1-1/2" bottom rad hoses SBC has 1-1/2" top & 1-3/4" bottom rad hoses __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

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