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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Just out of curiosity

What is the absolute largest radiator that would fit in my truck(I had a thought of putting one from a 1994 f350 that had a 454 block in it) but I am sure that is far to big but just for knowledge sake what is the biggest that will fit.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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i think the location of the inlet/outlet and all that stuff is going to be a bigger deal than physical size...

but ill let someone else who knows more about this subject to tell you for sure ha
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Why would you need a radiator that big?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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dunno it was just a thought me and my friend were trying to think about it on our 5 hour drive back from Houston.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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There is no need for it. Just extra weight and work for no reason. The engine will still stay at 195* but just take longer to reach it. You want to be in closed-loop ASAP.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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ahh, I see, that makes sense
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Also if the coolant takes to long to heat up it will throw a code thinking the thermostat is lazy.
 
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