I am contemplating the same things as I'm thinking of a new radiator also. I
found that my truck runs too hot at highway speed in 100 degree weather. Water
Weter did not help my particular problem. I checked the archives because I
remember a warning about desert cooler radiators not fitting right. I also
talked to David at Heavy Chevy. He says the 4 row desert cooler may not fit
right with a 6 cylinder as it's thicker. This wouldn't be a problem for eights.
He recommended
instead of the 4 row a high efficiency 3 row, more tubes closer together but
same thickness for the 6. I don't know how this compares in efficiency to a
2" cellular.
Grant 50 3100
Allen L. Jones wrote:
> I either need to recore a stock radiator (with a v-cell or tube and fin) or
>purchase a new one from a vendor. A recore from a reputable shop (used many
>times before) is $310 whereas a new one from a vendor is about $225. Any
>comments on the quality of the new ones and their cooling capability verses
>the stock 2"? I have some fair dollars in my in-line and don't want to skimp
>on cooling capacity, yet want to use what dollars I have wisely.
>
> Also, is anyone running dual Rochesters on their inline (Offy intake)? I'm
>looking for a reasonable runner while I break in the cam when I fire it up for
>the first time after a rebuild. Hence, I'm looking for a good starting point
>on where to set the mixture screws (i.e. if anyone is running this set up, can
>you please let me know how many turns out you have the screws set on each
>carb?). I realize each application is different, just looking for a good
>starting point.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Allen
> '50 3100
>
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