V8 S10 Superior Radiator For A Small Block Chevy

[@mikef-gi2dg]

Cooling on S-10 is the thing that burns most people, it you don't plan it right. I have been running the HD V6 radiator for 24+ years. I drive mine all over, and I drag race it quite a bit. It's basically a high 14 drive every day 88 Blazer. I stick with as much factory stuff as possible, it's heavy, ugly, lasts forever, and in an emergency hundreds of miles from home, you gen get parts for it. That feature has saved my bacon a couple of occasions ..BIG TIME!!!!!!. That Superior radiator looks interesting, and I might consider it in the future. My first choice for upgrade will be 84-89 Vette radiator. It will fit, it will cool properly, and it's cheap. One thing I learned to appreciate over the years is....when used properly, those factory engineers know what the hell they are doing.

[@304customsgarage]

That's alot of time on the v6 radiator. I kept mine still and with the superior radiator I should have to modify the factory core support so the v6 one can always go back in if need be.

[@heshtesh]

The one I have for my 94 Sonoma is fully shrouded like yours but has dowel pins on the bottom to mount in factory hole placement.

[@MrPicklePiece]

Sir, Please tell me what radiator cap you used!? I can not find a deep neck cap that has 15 to 16 psi. Thanks

[@bagwellpower2951]

Nice. I have the same superior radiator and fans going on one I'm about to start on. I'm also doing an aluminum core support to shed some weight. Keep the good content coming, I enjoy your vids. I have a camera and some spare batteries on the way so I can start making some real videos on my channel. I have a couple of s10s, 2nd gen and 3rd gen f-bodies to do builds on my channel.

[@304customsgarage]

Thank you! I'll have to check those out!

[@bagwellpower2951]

@@304customsgarage thank you

[@israelabad1304]

I have the Superior radiator and I use the lower hose out of an 89 Ford F150 do you have to splice it to get the right curve I originally got this I got the form through car shop Inc. 10 years ago still running the same radiator till now

[@SANCHEZDEPORVIDA]

Love the video. Working on my build having the same issue with the fitment of radiator. What part # is the superior radiator

[@304customsgarage]

I'm not sure of the radiator part number but the one I got from their website was just the one for "V8 conversion".

[@wreckanchor]

When you finish the build let us know how you delt with the hoses on the Superior rad. Ya know what finally worked.

[@304customsgarage]

Yes I will update whenever I get to finish it up for sure

[@keithwesley9880]

Do u have a link for tht "superior radiator" ??? I like the way the water neck 90's out so u don't have cut up the core support.

[@304customsgarage]

I got mine from ebay just have to type in superior radiator v8 s10 or they have a website superiorradiator.net

[@mikepoint4717]

Can you please let me know the part # for the superior radiator, I would like to get this for my 99 v8 Sonoma build . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@AnthonySmagala]

Hey how did the Superior radiator cool your S10? What lower hose did you use? 2:38

[@304customsgarage]

I've not actually completed it yet so haven't driven it anywhere. As for the lower hose I have a universal for now but will try to get the best fit one if the universal flex one doesn't work

[@jakeolson5916]

Wondering how the in tank fuel line is working? I'm close to dropping in my v8 I'm in the same situation with the electric pump

[@heshtesh]

Nice to see another 1st gen sbc, Are you going manual steering or power? Notice you still have the power brakes in, does it look like you'll be able to keep them with your headers? I'm running same headers with 2" primaries with spread port, thank you Hedman or I would have had to build my own lol. I have all the parts and will start to assemble mine in the next couple weeks.

[@304customsgarage]

I'm going to keep the powersteering for now. The headers are really close to the brake booster also and mine are only the 1-3/4 version. I want to keep the power brakes also but not opposed to switching if I have too. I would like to find a smaller booster for it for more clearance if could but im going to try this out for now and hope it doesn't hit anything. 🤞

[@heshtesh]

@@304customsgarage ; I recently read about a booster that will fit the application and will forward it to you if I can find it again, i'm going with the Strange Engineering manual booster kit and I installed a new Saginaw manual steering box, they charged more for not having a trade in then they did for the new box.

[@304customsgarage]

Yeah if you come across it let me know I'd appreciate it! I've saw that brake kit also, it's nice stuff.

[@Bobdole4373]

Did that lower outlet on the radiator end up being a problem like you were concerned about

[@304customsgarage]

I haven't mounted the core support and radiator up yet permanently for ease of access to the front of the truck so haven't for sure yet got to check.

[@marshalllewis1465]

What accessory drive system are you running? I’m trying to decide what to use on my s10 swap

[@304customsgarage]

All of that stuff I acquired from summit racing, it was their brand aluminum pulleys, etc. The power steering pump one however came from Jegs (same as the pump).

[@marshalllewis1465]

@@304customsgarage Okay I appreciate the response!

[@waynebartlett8868]

Have you had a change to evaluate the radiator running?

[@Bobdole4373]

How long did it take for you to get your superior radiator? I really want to try one. But it seems hot or miss on quality and production time. People have reported months of waiting getting the run around

[@304customsgarage]

I actually got this through their eBay vs. their site. It came within the same week I ordered it. As far as quality I havent tested it yet but I did read the same kinda stuff you mentioned but I decided to give it a try so we'll see.

[@Bobdole4373]

Gotcha. Thanks for the reply. Hope you keep your channel updated and good luck with your build brother.

[@304customsgarage]

Thank you! I appreciate it! I hope to keep up with the channel more this year. I have alot stuff left to do on this project yet and more projects/builds for the future waiting.

[@chevyguy2533]

Do you have the overall height on this radiator? Trying to see if it will work with what I’m running

[@joshyarborough9826]

What was the pressure side on the steering gear box?

[@304customsgarage]

On this one it's the outside fitting closest to the tire

[@daveconroy4539]

Does not cool my stock Ls swap 2000 gmc Sonoma. Had to tap the threads. Spent a lot of money and it just does not work. I put the factory one on and it cools much better.

[@304customsgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Hopefully I won't have similar issues I did keep my factory one just in case though

[@daveconroy4539]

@304customsgarage No problem. I paid a lot for it so I would not have to cut my support and my temp was getting over 216 if i was sitting at a stop light,I put factory v6 back in and it runs 185 all day long with dodge intrepid fans. Just don't want anyone having same problem. $700 dollar garage ornimant.

[@travislancaster7474]

Same issue with my old school 355 running up to about 220 at stop. Going to have to try another set up and hang this one on the wall

[@israelabad1304]

Part number MasterPro Coolant Hose Part #: 21631