C5 Corvette Engineered Cooling Products Radiator Install

[@jasonmcintyre6458]

I can relate to the install issues. In the process of removing the rad for a cam swap. Searched you tube for some rad install vids, came across yours. At this time I am stuck at the bottom right corner of the rad, Its hung up and won't release. I think it is the AC condenser not releasing from the rad. Try again tomorrow. I need a beer !

[@477racing]

Yea I would take a look at the AC hard line on the bottom binding up with the radiator. Focus on moving that out of the way of the radiator and it'll come out pretty easy. Def smart to take a step back and don't force it. It's just a matter of finding what's binding and trying to move that part. The condenser is only held in place by its lines on the passenger side. You got it!

[@CharlieMason-vd5is]

Nice video dude but what you should have done was with LS1 engines take the upper radiator hose off of the radiator pour you cooling down the holes in straight into the block once you feel that holes all the way up den you fill the radiator up den pull the steam line in between the throttle body and the steam line port in between the heads once it's a constant flow of coolant put the hose back on the steam line and you have burped the system used to have those problems with LT1s in 1996 Impala SS

[@477racing]

I appreciate the tip! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jaystrongsgarage3913]

Ive run this radiator for two 2yrs w/o any issues. My z06 ran temps around 220-230 in texas heat. Now it stays around 200-205

[@theoutbreak1651]

how hot does it get sitting in traffic with A/C on? Cause rn sitting in traffic with the stock radiator is between 220-230 and that scares me XD

[@jaystrongsgarage3913]

@@theoutbreak1651 yea that scared me too, it may creep up to 208 but for the most part it avgs 205

[@theoutbreak1651]

@@jaystrongsgarage3913 that's awesome ill definitely be ordering that radiator really soon

[@jasonmcintyre6458]

I had a corvette mechanic tell me that is normal as the high speed fan does not come on until that temp. . Anyway, I took my vette to a tuner and had the computer reset for the fans to come on at 180 degrees. I live in Florida. Engine temp never breaks 200. @@theoutbreak1651

[@quillantrombley593]

can you explain how you fixed the overheating issue a little more (post radiator install)? thanks

[@477racing]

What has worked for me every time I've refilled the coolant (did it a couple more times for cam install and once more to try to fix an oil leak at my front timing cover after that cam install...) was cracking the front steam port bolts one at a time and lifting them up to ensure coolant flowed out. And also following all normal vette coolant fill procedures. If a vid would be helpful I could make one explaining what I do

[@yukon2159]

What was the end result? Was the thermostat bad? Thank you for the video!

[@477racing]

I tested all the thermostats in boiling water and they were all good. It was just likely a bubble in the cooling system I had to get worked out.

[@yukon2159]

@guyhub Thank you so much brother! I appreciate it

[@marlynwilliams8646]

Any updates you might be able to provide us on the performance?

[@477racing]

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[@quillantrombley593]

awesome

[@ramonflores1916]

Does this radiator fits 2001 c5 coupe

[@477racing]

Yes just make sure you get correct version for manual or auto

[@bat5917]

What temp thermostat did you use?

[@477racing]

I'd go with 187. I had a 160 before with the stock radiator and it was running too cold. With this radiator for normal highway use, your coolant is going to be pegged at the thermostat level without even using the fans. If you're forced induction I would maybe consider the 180.