nissanthanh Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 So I have accumulated all the parts necessary for my swap(at least I thought so). Engine n tranny New clutch kit and slave cylinder Gas tank Jci kit with drove shaft and a/c Pcm & harness sent out to get reworked headers from jtr Problem is I ordered JTR's radiator kit also with mounts but I was emailed last week that they no longer have them! I didn't realize I got an email from them last week regarding this but I was in a rush ordering loads of parts before my trip to seattle then Europe. I wanted to have everything shipped to my buddy who's doing the swap so he can start on it this weekend. I'm 2 weeks from being home and I need to order a radiator kit asap. Preferably with fans n shroud suggestions? I did a search and folks are championing the champion 3 core. Any help would be tremendous thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Also radiator hoses and mounting suggestions would help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I ordered a stock aluminum radiator on ebay. $180 works great never over heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ditto on the ditto And as for hoses-- http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/116370-ls1-gurus-info-needed-on-radiator-hoses-what-are-you-guys-using/?hl=%20radiator%20%20hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That would be a diploditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Take your 280Z radiator and have it recored to a 4-row instead of a 3-row. That is what JCI did or my car which was the prototype for their components. Any reputable radiator shop should be able to do it. I've been running mine for over 10 years now and have never had an overheating issue. I ran it in 110 degree Texas weather, stop n go traffic with the AC running full bore and one fan relay out and it still never overheated. It also solves any mounting issues and you can go back to JCI and tell them you want the hoses for the radiator they used to provide. Either they'll send them tell you or they'll tell you what they were using so you can get your own. Say "Hi" to John Radevich for me when you talk to them and let him know his prototype is still running strong. Edited September 26, 2014 by Phantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I was wondering about this too. My main problem is that in the summer time temps reach 115+ degree and I know most of you guys live in places where you're lucky to even see 95° Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I see 105 in the summer and it works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Sorry I didn't respond. I never got an email notification of replies. Thanks guys. I ended up ordering the Champion 3 core radiator with 2 electric fans. I swore I have my "email me replies" settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 But still looking at that thread regarding hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 See reply #5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The 22478 radiator hose with champion radiator, Taurus fan and GTO Ls1 works on the lower hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 The 22478 radiator hose with champion radiator, Taurus fan and GTO Ls1 works on the lower hose. 22478 for upper, GTO LS1 for lower? Thanks! I ask because when I search for 22478, it says lower radiator hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That's what I used for the lower radiator hose on a GTO LS1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Oh okay thanks. 22478 for lower, then which hose did you use for the upper? Sorry, starting to get confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I assume the confusion is coming from looking up the part number online and it saying "upper or lower hose", but since these are coming off another application that happens to work with the setup we have in our cars, it doesn't matter if it says upper or lower, just get the ones you need for your car. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I assume the confusion is coming from looking up the part number online and it saying "upper or lower hose", but since these are coming off another application that happens to work with the setup we have in our cars, it doesn't matter if it says upper or lower, just get the ones you need for your car. Does that make sense? Savage, that makes sense. But when Socorob says "thats the one i used on the lower on a gto ls1", it gets confusing. I asked him about 2 different hoses, that's why. I don't know what "that" one is. To me, it wasn't so clear and concise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I hear us! Once you have the 2 part numbers for hoses used with your engine & radiator combo, just order them and you will see that each one only fits in one of the two locations. What is unclear will be made clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanthanh Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I thinks I got it. Gates 21588 for upper. 22478 for lower??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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