there are no rules. if you had a massive air cooler instead of the rad, the top and rear fans would be ideal as exhaust. they would draw in air from the bottom get hot and exhaust in the rear/top.
How do I keep my ls1 cool?
Run a cooler 160-degree thermostat and turn on the fans at about 170 to 175 degrees (10 to 15 degrees hotter than the thermostat). Increase fan capacity while reducing demands on the electrical system with new brushless electric fan technology.
At what temperature do radiator fans turn on?
about 200 degrees Fahrenheit
Your radiator fan should kick in at about 200 degrees Fahrenheit. If you notice your vehicle is overheating or at the very least running hotter than it normally does, listen for the fan to see if you can hear it.
Is it worth putting fans on both sides of a radiator?
“A push/pull fan setup is best.” Using fans on both sides of the radiator is fine but if your radiator is cooling as well as it possibly can with fans on only one side, doubling your fan count is only going to cost more money and make the whole setup louder.
How do I get more heat out of my radiator?
How to Improve Radiator Performance
- Use reflectors and stop heating the streets.
- Regularly clean your radiator.
- Bring into play radiator additives.
- Check if there are any cold spots.
What radiator fan do I need?
When it comes to diameter, you should get a fan that covers as much of the radiator core as possible. Measure the area with the existing fan and shroud removed to find out how much room you have to work with. Larger fans will keep your car idling in the heat for longer period of time without overheating.
What kind of radiators do they make for LS engines?
Flex-a-lite® now has a line of performance aluminum radiators specifically for LS engine swaps in popular muscle cars, trucks and Jeeps. The Flex-a-fit® radiators made by Flex-a-lite feature dual-pass design with the inlet and outlet on the passenger side tank.
Will an LS cooling system fit in a new car?
The LS engine’s original cooling system was designed to fit in that engine’s original chassis, and will most likely will not fit in your new vehicle’s chassis without heavy modifications to it. Be Cool’s LS swap modules are “vehicle specific” aluminum radiators that include everything necessary for the swap.
What is the best direct fit radiator for a Camaro?
Be Cool offers several different direct-fit radiator options for the LS swap modules: Be Cool LS Swap Direct-Fit Module for a ’67-’69 Camaro with a LS1. Aluminator Series – This is a great choice for the budget-minded enthusiast.
How much horsepower does a Be Cool radiator module have?
Our Be Cool radiator module is rated at 700 horsepower. It included dual 11-inch SPAL fans, and an optional 7-plate cooler for our automatic transmission. Also included were the aluminum mounting brackets, wiring harness and dual 40-amp relays, and an aluminum recovery tank.
