Author Topic: 86 c10 4.3 Radiator Swap w/ V8  (Read 41868 times)

Offline buter1ma

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Re: 86 c10 4.3 Radiator Swap w/ V8
« Reply #30 on: February 07, 2025, 05:17:08 am »
Good morning all.

Its been a few years since I've posting here but I wanted to show some of the progress.

I ended up doing the V8 swap to 350 SBC with TH350 transmission. Kept me from modifying the drive shaft.
stainless steel PTFE fuel lines and power steering lines(not complete), and borgeson steering gear. If I had to touch it, I replaced it.

Now, I am looking for a radiator with electric fan. I bought the alloyworks off amazon but it was to short even through dimensions match what one off rockauto is. Any recommendations on radiator that is direct fit to work with OEM radiator support brackets.

Attached pictures of before and after since my last post.
« Last Edit: February 07, 2025, 05:22:48 am by buter1ma »

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Re: 86 c10 4.3 Radiator Swap w/ V8
« Reply #31 on: February 07, 2025, 11:26:06 am »
Sweet!  8)
87 V20 Standard Cab Longbed (current)

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Re: 86 c10 4.3 Radiator Swap w/ V8
« Reply #32 on: February 19, 2025, 06:06:11 pm »
Nice, welcome back.


I used Cold Case and Frostbite with good look so far.