LS Radiator Installation in the S10

I am not a professional. This video is for entertainment purposes only. I am not sponsored by any company mentioned in this video. I did this install based on my own research and used my own money to purchase the products.
In this video I will show you step by step how I cut the radiator core support to recess the Luxerad Amazon Radiator. I have listed all the part numbers of the components that I used below. Thanks for watching and don't for get to like, comment, and subscribe!!
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Luxerad Radiator AMAZON - OHOB-COOL 3 Row Full Aluminum Radiator For 1996-2005 1997 1998 2000 Chevy S10 Blazer, GMC Jimmy Sonoma + Shroud + Fan
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B73WVB4W?...
Rubber Grommets AMAZON 1.22 Inch OD 0.55 Inch ID 31x14x14mm
www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KR43H2?...
Trans Cooler Plugs
3/8 Brass MIP (Male Iron Pipe) - Need (2) Purchase from Local Hardware - Local Part Store - Lowe's or Home Depot
Oil Cooler Plugs
I used 8AN X 20mm x 1.5 Thread with 8AN Caps - AMAZON
You could find a cheaper solution - 20mm x 1.5 plug
8AN X 20mm x 1.5 Fittings - Need (2)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7B4HVZV?...
8AN Caps - AMAZON
www.amazon.com/dp/B0895RQ8QH?...
2" x 1/8" x 36" Aluminum Flat Bar
Home Depot Part number 482 809
Polished with 2,000 grit up to 5,000 or even up 10,000 grit for a mirror like finish and used Mother's Aluminum Wheel Polish
Vacuum hose to trim out radiator cap opening 6 foot piece from O Reilly Part Store - 7/64" x 6ft
O'Reilly Part Number WV0764

[@yourpcmd]

Why I did not get notified of this video is beyond me. I have notifications on. Anyway, thanks for another tip-based video.

[@dtperformance256]

@yourpcmd lol… that happens to me sometimes. As always thanks for watching. Hoping to get to the good stuff shortly. In the meantime I hope this answers questions for people that had the same ideas that I worked through.

[@thisoldhooptie]

Nice work, another piece of the puzzle looking good. Have a great weekend 👍

[@dtperformance256]

@thisoldhooptie you know it!! I was watching your Hooker manifold video tonight. Like others I wasted money on a set of the shorty headers. I ordered the Hooker manifolds from Summit today. They look like they will have much more clearance. Fingers crossed!! You have a good weekend as well. Keep them videos coming bro!!

[@thisoldhooptie]

@@dtperformance256 I'm working on it. I've been teaching my son to drive and fixing stuff around the house last few months. Most has been way to boring for a video. Looking forward to getting back in the garage. I got a new motorized bead roller I've been itching to try out. The headers will do the trick. I had the ebay ones they were beat to heck with leaks and flow issues on some ports. Also the space for exhaust and everything will be way better with the black heart stuff no complaints.

[@rafaelmaldonado7496]

Very nice you got the best video of how 2. Good job

[@dtperformance256]

@rafaelmaldonado7496 thanks!! I try to be as detailed as I can and answer the questions that I would ask in a video. I appreciate you watching and the comment!!!

[@burgesslane131]

Great video DT! I was curious how you were going to modify it for that radiator to fit. Cool to see all the steps. Liked the background music too for the time lapse.

[@dtperformance256]

@burgesslane131 thanks! Also thanks for watching and the comments!! Trying to change it up a little.

[@allencobbs4047]

Nice work looks good in the proses of wiring my 86 right now

[@dtperformance256]

@allencobbs4047 thanks! I will be glad when I get to the wiring on mine. How much is left before yours is drivable? I’d like to see what you got going!

[@jamesrichard1074]

Awesome job man.

[@dtperformance256]

@jamesrichard1074 Thanks!! Also many thanks for watching the channel and the comment!

[@srtidmore]

Wow great job!

[@dtperformance256]

@srtidmore THANKS!!

[@TJAllen601]

Awesome job looks great brother

[@dtperformance256]

@thomasallen4996 thanks for watching and the comment. I am glad tonget this one done!

[@onelostsoul1997]

I have that same radiator in my S10 Blazer. It works well but they don't last long. They have a tendency to start cracking around the welds and leaking. In other words, they're not well built. Great idea. No good follow through.

[@dtperformance256]

@onelostsoul1997 Thanks for the comment. I will be sure to keep a check on this one now that I know. Thanks for watching!!

[@onelostsoul1997]

@@dtperformance256 The radiator works well. Well enough there in the winter time I have to change from the 180 thermostat to the 195. If not, my engine will run way too cold. And I live in California where the freezing mark is not a very common thing.

[@dtperformance256]

@onelostsoul1997 We see some hot temps here in Alabama so I am hoping it does well. I converted 2 other S10’s with 350 V8’s and I used the Corvette style radiator based off of JTRs book and recommendation. The Blazer had a 4.3 radiator and they both ran around 180 degrees but they were both basically stock engines. Thanks again for the feedback. I had my fingers crossed that this radiator would work. That’s the problem with project cars, sometimes you don’t know until the build is completed if something‘s gonna work or not.

[@onelostsoul1997]

@@dtperformance256 Right now I'm still running the 4.3 with AC even in 120° days. I can still keep the temperature around 200° with the aluminum radiator. And as you know with the 4.3, they like to run hot no matter what you do. And when they get hotter than 210°, they run like total crap.

[@dtperformance256]

@onelostsoul1997 you are 100% correct there. It’s hard enough here in Alabama with the temps we see. I can’t imagine the struggles you guys go through with builds in your area.