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dhutton · #1 06-03-2020, 05:35 AM

Did you use wellnuts to install your radiator so it can move when it expands?

Don

Jimmy Sean · #2 06-03-2020, 07:56 AM

I've had three of those Griffin radiators fail. Two under warranty and one not. They act like they never have any failures in the LS swap line. It was mounted with well nuts on one side and bolts on the other like to OE is. I eventually switched to a universal triple pass and made rubber mounts. So far so good.

Brianstanford · #3 06-06-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Sean

I've had three of those Griffin radiators fail. Two under warranty and one not. They act like they never have any failures in the LS swap line. It was mounted with well nuts on one side and bolts on the other like to OE is. I eventually switched to a universal triple pass and made rubber mounts. So far so good.

Bummer! Seems like most people’s experience with them are the same

Brianstanford · #4 06-06-2020, 12:18 PM

Ordered up a DeWitts lsx with fans. Can’t wait!

Brianstanford · #5 09-26-2020, 10:27 PM

Haven't updated this in a while. Lets see if I can get it caught up

Got the Dewitts rad installed, quality unit! Installed a better overflow can at this time as well

Brianstanford · #6 09-26-2020, 10:28 PM

Next the t56 started having some issues after a night out of playing. GW helped get it out of the car. Love having him help on it.

Brianstanford · #7 09-26-2020, 10:32 PM

Drove 9hr round trip to drop the t56 off at Texas Drivetrain Performance in Dallas. Jason and his crew tore it down on the spot and reviewed everything with me! Had it shipped home

Got it installed and it feels so much better and more positive! Kept the LS7 clutch and its doing great

Brianstanford · #8 06-06-2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dhutton

Did you use wellnuts to install your radiator so it can move when it expands?

Don

Used well nuts to mount