Chevy cooling system upgrade, new radiator, water pump, thermostat, on the 1966 impala

in this video i go threw the hole cooling system on the impala and install a new upgraded aluminum radiator, new water pump, thermostat, and new hoses for the heater core and radiator, also install new fittings on the intake manifold.

[@oxyfee6486]

I just restored a 1967 Camaro Rs, your videos have helped reassure me , Thanks for that, beautiful car by the way. Much respect from Ontario Canada.👍🇨🇦

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks, love those first gen Camaros

[@dan7462]

Chingon homie. I’m building a 327 for my 67 Chevy Impala and came across your video. Seems like just yesterday I was doing the same thing as you just did.

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks man, I need to get back on it, I’ve been laggin

[@xpelon209x]

I purchased the same windshield washer fluid bottle. To use as a overflow for my radiator coolant.

[@cali530marcos3]

It looked like the right thing to do because it’s right next to the radiator, at least for now

[@TiK2theToK]

Thanks for this. I have a 64’ I bought it came to me with heater core hoses gone. I bought new hoses but couldnt figure out where they connect. After this seeing this I realized theres ONE hose connecting the damn water pump to the damn manifold. Wth?!

[@cali530marcos3]

Yea I had to research and watch videos of restored impalas to see how they were routed and to get the sizes of the hoses

[@jamesseekford4928]

Great vid

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks

[@sittnlowEnt]

It's coming along nicely.

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks man, I’m trying

[@stereolababy]

nice work

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks

[@Pimpshitcarclub]

I have extra 66 parts too, center console and stuff

[@cali530marcos3]

the trunk of my car is full of parts, still haven't gone threw the whole thing yet

[@dariovillica23]

Do u sell center console I need one

[@darrenoerlemans7358]

Build a aluminum shroud for those fans and it will cool better.

[@cali530marcos3]

Yea, been thinking of going back to a mechanical fan with a stock fan shroud but haven’t decided yet

[@jlpsuroeste]

Looks good carnal

[@cali530marcos3]

Thanks man

[@farmerbrown3768]

Remember your “me” time will be here sooner than you think. Then you will be wanting some “we” time! (The Cats in the Cradle)

[@cali530marcos3]

Yea u must be talking from experience, those kids always follow me around and like to go to swap meets and car shows with me witch is pretty cool, specially since my son is showing an interest in cars

[@frankfrank6187]

Great video bud. Hey where do you order your parts from ??

[@cali530marcos3]

Everywhere really, if I’m looking for specific impala parts then classic industries, but if it’s engine or suspension parts I go to summit racing, eBay, I got the coolant manifold fittings on Amazon

[@dnbramirez]

Hey carnal, Is that a short or long neck water pump. Also what bottom radiator hose did you use.?

[@cali530marcos3]

It’s a short water pump, I used a hose for a 1966 impala but with a/c, the a/c one is longer than the non a/c one

[@xpelon209x]

Where did you purchase the two gates heater hoses? I have the same edelbrock rpm air gap intake as you. I'm going to need the 90 degree bend fitting.

[@cali530marcos3]

I got everything off Amazon

[@reality-winner5759]

We're you able to get top and bottom bolts on the radiator without additional drilling? I'm mounting one of these on a 65 Impala and the bolt holes don't match up

[@cali530marcos3]

I had to drill my own holes too, I just mocked everything outside.

[@75yanez]

Love the videos what's the item number on the radiator?

[@cali530marcos3]

www.ebay.com/itm/353548895960

[@Pimpshitcarclub]

A Marco can you rebuild a 283 for my 66 impala. I want good motor no more blue smoke for the summer with this fresh paint I’m going to get

[@cali530marcos3]

where you located

[@hectorfregoso2053]

Qvo bro,question: are you running 2 pvc on your motor ?

[@cali530marcos3]

Yes, one runs to the front of the carb, and the other runs to the back of the carb, u can just run one and put a filter on the valve cover for the other one

[@joeclark9042]

I like your videos bro very nice job even with new cooler and radiator and stuff if you don't mind me asking can you tell me what the part number is on the water pump and if it fits like a 78 Chevy 350 I appreciate it bro thank you

[@cali530marcos3]

The water pump I’m using is a short water pump for a 66 impala with a sbc part #CVC-373 it will fit any small block from 60-86 it all depends on ur brackets u are going to use to adapt ur alternator and power steering pump

[@joeclark9042]

@@cali530marcos3 ty

[@kljes]

The bypass plug in the top of the water pump can you tell me what size that it is? By the way I really enjoy your videos they are easy to understand and to the point. Your project looks great

[@cali530marcos3]

Looks like a 5/8 plug, when u buy a new water pump it comes with it, or u can get one at a home depot

[@kljes]

Ok thanks I'll check out home Depot and some part stores too

[@cali530marcos3]

@@kljes just went out back and measured it to make sure looks to be a 3/4, do what I did and take the whole water pump with u, u might get some weird looks but who cares, I know I didn’t

[@kljes]

@@cali530marcos3 ok sounds good yeah I got an old water pump that's got a plug in it. Can't get it out too rusty I'll carry it with me to the parts store we'll see what happens hopefully I can find one thanks again for your help

[@RickyJimenez-tn8gy]

Do you happen to still have the radiator hoses part numbers ? Thanks

[@cali530marcos3]

Yea, I think it’s on one of my earlier videos but I’ll check

[@cali530marcos3]

I got them at Napa auto parts, they are Gates brand, got them for a 1966 impala with the 327 v8, my lower one is for a car with a/c because the non a/c one was too short

[@RickyJimenez-tn8gy]

Hey bro what headers did u buy? I ordered some mid headers and the driver side did not fit they hit the steering wheel box, the passenger side cleared good

[@cali530marcos3]

I’m having the same problem, I ordered some hugger headers but the way the piping is routed it also hits my steering gear box, gonna make a video on it tomorrow

[@clearedhot6146]

Hello, I have a 67 4 door impala. I'm trying to remove the original radiator right now, on the lower RIGHT side there are 2 metal lines coming from it and the bolts are stripped. I'm thinking about cutting them loose to remove radiator but I don't wanna cut the wrong thing. What did you do with those 2 small metal lines?....

[@cali530marcos3]

Are u talking about ur transition lines that bolt on to the radiator, if so try using some vice grips, or u can just replace the lines, they come pre bent for $45

[@clearedhot6146]

@@cali530marcos3 Hate to keep bothering you but I'm wanting to swap out the original transmission cooling lines with flexible stainless steel hoses. Any tips?

[@cali530marcos3]

@@clearedhot6146 I haven’t used flexible stainless steel lines yet but I would recommend routing it away from ur headers,

[@bulldogstrut1]

Enjoy the time you spend with your children. You can never get it back once it's gone.

[@cali530marcos3]

yea. they are always with me when I'm in the back yard, i always make time for them and let them know i love them every chance i get

[@bulldogstrut1]

@@cali530marcos3 Awesome. You won't ever regret it, and they will grow up emotionally stable knowing they are loved.

[@lordsauto]

It's her time. Lol

[@cali530marcos3]

yea it is