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Old 10-16-2010, 04:39 PM
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As I am wrapping up my build I pretty much replaced everything on the car with either an upgrade or bought new and replaced. Before the motor goes back in, about the only thing I just thought of is that I still have the bone stock 1997 radiator on the car. Keep in mind I am shooting for upwards of 600rwhp, through my auto. Would you guys upgrade this? And if so, to what? Or, do you think I should just flush it before the motor goes back in and just use my stock one that I have now. Keep in mind, if suggesting to swap it, I HAVE AN AUTO
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Old 10-16-2010, 08:19 PM
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97 and up radiators are decent
Just flush it and you are good to go
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Old 10-17-2010, 12:54 AM
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I agree that your stock radiator should do just fine, but your trans wont without additional cooling. I hope you have bought a decent trans cooler to run on top of just the lines going through the radiator.
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Old 10-17-2010, 07:26 AM
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Thanks for the advice fellas
I have a built AODE, 3500 stall, complete built valve body, and a tranny cooler almost the size of my intercooler already
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