Will a V8 rad work in my car in has a 3.8?I found a used 3 core V8 and can get it cheap just wonding will it fit and will it be to big?
V8 rad in a V6
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Fits perfect and takes like 5 minutes to do. The core suppourt is universal, so you can put any rad. in it.
You will have to find someway to make the v6 shroud work. It will be shorter lengthwise on the rad. but the v8 shroud would not go back far enough. so you'll have to do some "custom work" lol
You will have to find someway to make the v6 shroud work. It will be shorter lengthwise on the rad. but the v8 shroud would not go back far enough. so you'll have to do some "custom work" lol
There should be a filler piece next to the V-6 shroud, that comes out. Then you move the rubber seats over to the end of the support, and hang the radiator. The problem is what car did the V-8 shroud come out of, not all water pumps are located in the same plane, so therefore the fan may be located wrong too. I discovered that a Chevy V-6 shroud worked with a Pontiac 400 after a bit of trimming. A Chevy V-8 shroud worked with a Pontiac 301, as did an 80' Firebird shroud. A Buick V-6 shroud did not fit anything I had except the Buick. I think if stay in the same family of motors, you are home free. You'll find out quickly if it fits or not.
No I just need a new rad and I am cheap(lol)I am replacing the orginal rad not bad for a 84,$60 compared to $200
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