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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 07:44 PM
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Whats the differance between SS and LT radiators?
Hello,
After reading the thread by chrispacekc on the Wizard radiator. It got me think what is the difference between the stock LT and SS radiators? The SS rad is twice as expensive as the LT?
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 09:12 PM
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According to AC Delco specs in RockAuto site the length and width are the same the thickness is different, so size of the tubes or number of rows
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 09:15 PM
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In the SS it has to cool the turbo and the oil.
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 09:40 PM
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Where are the connections for those fittings? The oil cooler is bolted to the end of the block.
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 10:14 PM
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The plugged outlet on the T-stat housing.
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 07:04 AM
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Ok, so the radiator has the two coolant ports and the two transmission cooler fittings.
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 08:48 AM
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 12:42 PM
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I believe neither the oil cooler nor the turbo is connected directly to the radiator. So there are no plumbing differences, the only difference should be the thickness.
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
I believe neither the oil cooler nor the turbo is connected directly to the radiator. So there are no plumbing differences, the only difference should be the thickness.
I'll go along with you. The trans is cooled by the radiator directly. Oil cooler and turbo are internal to the engine which the water pump feeds the radiator.
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 08:50 PM
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Then WTF does it have coolant return & feed pipes and OIL return & feed pipes


for?

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