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  1. 04-08-2010 05:16 PM #1
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    Coolant capacity?

     



    454 chevy, 4 core rad., dims. with tank 24 tall X 17 wide X 3 thickness. Auto supply data showed 5 gallons total. Does this sound right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sfort View Post
    454 chevy, 4 core rad., dims. with tank 24 tall X 17 wide X 3 thickness. Auto supply data showed 5 gallons total. Does this sound right?
    24 x 17 x 3 would equal 1224 cubic inches if it were all water with no metal or plastic there at all, just a brick of water. One gallon = 231 cubic inches, so 5 gallons would equal 1155 cubic inches. So no, that radiator will not hold 5 gallons of fluid.
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    Sorry Tech what I was wanting to know is total cooling capacity. Engine and rad..
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    Yeah, it's possible for the entire cooling system to hold 5 gallons.
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    Is Texas short of water???
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerry clayton View Post
    Is Texas short of water???
    Not right now but it's heating up quick and we probably will be by August!

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    I think we are at an all time high! It evaporates quick!
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