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I tried to find the thread about the LS radiator but I couldn't. So I'll start a new one. This is the radiator I was talking about I finally got today. This is actually 2 radiators in one. Both the inlet and outlet are in the bottom the two threaded hole are not for a trans cooler there the pet cocks for each radiator. It just makes a real clean installation, I think. I'm mounting my coil overs inboard also and there is just enough room.
Ken

Here are a couple more. The put 90 degree inlets and outlets, I ordered straights so I have to take it back Monday I just cut them off so I can work on it this weekend.

The radiator looks great Ken! Really like the way it is laid out, should make for a very clean looking installation!

The front suspension is going to be great, love the looks of the long arms and inboard coilovers!

I've never seen a radiator laid out like that. Very cool. Just today I was reading a rod magazine and saw an ad for US Radiator. I was impressed with it, and by the looks of the one you got I can see they really do make a good one.

Front suspension is interesting too. How about some more shots of the entire car?


Don

Ken, very nice.

Is the top tank air bleed hole on the front of the tank? Maybe the shell is easy to remove with the tubular support framework, besides it's not something you need access to everyday.

Wait a tick.. two rads? two outlets?
What did I miss? What thermo housing are you using? LS motors are a pain because noone supports them like SBC's (too bad). Nothing wrong with the iny and outy at the bottom of the rad as as long as u have good capacity on your radiator. what water pump you running? Looks like a tite fit with that inbd coil/over. who's acc. drive kit?
'32 Coast-to-Coast

Thanks Dave, I just hope everything works like I want it to!

Don, this is made by a local co. called Mattson's Radiator. They really so a nice job. And don't bock with weird stuff I want to show the whole build on my roadster, Should I just post on this thread or start a new build thread?

John, yes that is the air bleed I had it put on the outside to keep it clean looking. I can pull the shell off very easily.

Geronimo, I am making my own housing, the way I'm plumbing the airconditiong compressor I need more room. I will show you how I did it when I get there. My engine is a LS 7 but I'm using a LS 2 pump. The snout is shorter. It's very tight the air inlet for the throttle body will be made out of oval tubing and drop down in front of the motor and into the front cross member. Then the air will enter the front of the cross member threw an opening I will cut threw the grill shell and cross member. the air filter will be inside the cross member. I will slide in the frame from underneath. (I told you guys I'm a terrible writer). Do you understand my explanation? It's a Classic air conditioner. I don't understand what you mean by Coast To Coast? If you mean the body it's a Dearborn. Your car looks great, that things going to haul!
Ken

I don't know where I picked up that your radiator was US Radiator. Gotta get better glasses. It sure is nice though.

As for continuing this one or starting a new one, probably best to start new so that the heading will reflect your entire build. That way months down the road people will see the title and want to look at it because they will know what it is about.

The only reason I keep posting stuff on the 3K one is because some folks have gotten used to looking at it.

Don

Ken,
Do you have any design/heat rejection specifics for the radiator. Additionally how are you are plumbing to the engine. While it's too late for my current build, might be a consideration for one later on - nice and neat.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Geronimo, I am making my own housing, the way I'm plumbing the airconditiong compressor I need more room. I will show you how I did it when I get there. My engine is a LS 7 but I'm using a LS 2 pump. The snout is shorter. It's very tight the air inlet for the throttle body will be made out of oval tubing and drop down in front of the motor and into the front cross member. Then the air will enter the front of the cross member threw an opening I will cut threw the grill shell and cross member. the air filter will be inside the cross member. I will slide in the frame from underneath. (I told you guys I'm a terrible writer). Do you understand my explanation? It's a Classic air conditioner. I don't understand what you mean by Coast To Coast? If you mean the body it's a Dearborn. Your car looks great, that things going to haul!
Ken

Coast-to Coast is a Canadian body Mfg. The air inlet idea is great. I want to see picturs of that when its done. I had an idea sorta like that but not as involved. The pump on my engine is an older Camaro LS1 to accept the serpentine system from http://www.synisterproducts.com/
motor from http://www.southernperformancesystems.com/

Originally Posted by IC2

Ken,
Do you have any design/heat rejection specifics for the radiator. Additionally how are you are plumbing to the engine. While it's too late for my current build, might be a consideration for one later on - nice and neat.

Thanks

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking me, but if it's cooling capacity for the engine it's yes this has been tested and seems to work very well. I'm going to start a build thread on this car so I will have photo's to show the plumbing.
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking me, but if it's cooling capacity for the engine it's yes this has been tested and seems to work very well. I'm going to start a build thread on this car so I will have photo's to show the plumbing.
Ken

I probably threw a pile of mud (or else something smelly) in my question - what I really would like to have is a bit of clarification to "2 radiators" in one - is one side the engine intake side with the other the outlet and where do they again become one, so to speak? In the top tank? I guess if it works, and the temps don't go beyond 190* - 200*, the heat rejection question becomes mute. I'll be looking for the build thread as your cars are always unique and have a lot of interesting details.

Thanks

Yes, they are side by side with a common tank at the top. Water enters in the bottom right radiator flows up to the common tank transfers to the left tank and flows to the outlet at the bottom. The fill will be in the cowl vent and plumbed into the return line in the heater. There is a air bleeder valve in the front of the tank.
Ken

Thanks Ken, I will be looking forward to your build thread