for those who have done it, does a 34" bolt in place of a 28 inch unit, anything need to be modded for it to fit? i have e-fans already. oh, its a used rad off a 03 2500, rockauto says same rad as an 05 half ton, there the same right?
for those who have done it, does a 34" bolt in place of a 28 inch unit, anything need to be modded for it to fit? i have e-fans already. oh, its a used rad off a 03 2500, rockauto says same rad as an 05 half ton, there the same right?
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2001 gmc 1500HD SOLD...new truck 2004 sierra
It bolted right in mine!
2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock
Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).
Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning
thanks, think im going to do this swap
2001 gmc 1500HD SOLD...new truck 2004 sierra
it drops right in, only thing you need to do is trim the little rubber flaps on both sides. not a great explanation but you'll know exactly what i'm talking about once you get the radiator out.
01' Silverado
www.fquick.com/454SuperSport
i know the thread's old, but i'm thinking about going on & getting a 34" radiator while i'm doing the 4.3 -> 5.3 swap. are the hoses different between the V8 28" & the 34"?
also, removing the rubber flaps on either side of the radiator won't hurt anything, will it?
00 FRC - just top end, exhaust, and a hot-air intake
99 Sierra - 5.3 / 5spd
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blew my radiator today...putting a 34" in it's place...will let ya know later. will try to take pics
blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum
brand new radiator from 06 silverado 1500, went RIGHT in. it's like .4 inch thicker, and 6 inches longer.
blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum
hoses fit?
00 FRC - just top end, exhaust, and a hot-air intake
99 Sierra - 5.3 / 5spd
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yes...but buy new hose clamps. With my body lift, that bottom one was a PAIN to get one/off. i have electric fans, since body lift, i feel i need a short lower radiator hose, but everything fit same as before. you just use the outter holes on rad support. VERY simple. took maybe 20 minutes, including wrestling that bottom hose.
blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum
awesome! thanks
00 FRC - just top end, exhaust, and a hot-air intake
99 Sierra - 5.3 / 5spd
↓ click the pic for the build ↓
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