v6 radiator to v8 radiator

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Default v6 radiator to v8 radiator

i have a 1996 v6 3.8 camaro and was wondering if a v8 5.7 radiator and cooling fan assembly will fit in car?
 
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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V8 rad has a lot more going on the V6. I think the LT1 has a extra, "steam hole", oil cooler and a coolant level sensor. You could plug that stuff up. I think the 96 V6 uses the same dual fan system as the LT1.
 
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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should fit like gorn is sayin the steam pipe and the return fitting for the oil cooler will need to be plugged on the radiator.
 
Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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no, u cant. but I guess u can take the plastic sides of the V6 and put them on V8.
 
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