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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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im currently doing an ls1 swap into my 85 vette and i have a question about what radiator to use. i remember reading somewhere that the ls1s require a steam nipple (?) on the radiator and that the 85s dont have these but i believe the radiators for lt1s do? am i remembering correctly or am i just making this up? and since i need to get a new radiator anyways does anyone know which dewitts radiator would be correct? its for an automatic car. thanks in advance for any help!
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any ls1 swap gurus out there? thanks!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Hi, Yes we can help you with your swap. I can give you the right size connections, and also add the steam line you will need. I also recommend our high performance fan upgrade to help pull more air through the added core thickness.


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Hi, Yes we can help you with your swap. I can give you the right size connections, and also add the steam line you will need. I also recommend our high performance fan upgrade to help pull more air through the added core thickness.


awesome thank you! how much would just the radiator be? on somewhat of a budget now but i can always upgrade to the fan later. thanks in advance for your reply!
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The A84A radiator is $495 plus shipping. Thanks for asking. I sent you an email.
http://www.dewitts.com/pages/product...asp?ProdID=299
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hi john, got your email pm sent!
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