Time for a new radiator?

[df2x4]

So I found someone that makes them, however it is cheap, ****** chinese company known as OBX. I have my doubts but for $126 to my door I am going to order a set. I am sure they will probably outlast the engine or my use for the van. Even cheap silicone hoses are surely better than the cheap overpriced rubber crap Gates or the other parts house brands including Delco sell. The Evans Waterless coolant I am going to run lasts forever and at $50 a gallon I want it to stay in the cooling system.

Got a link? Their website doesn't show any kits for our trucks.

 

[L31MaxExpress]

Got a link? Their website doesn't show any kits for our trucks.

These are the ones for your 454 in blue. Looks like they make them in red and black too.

https://www.amazon.com/OBX-Racing-S...bx+chevy+radiator+hose&qid=1597215051&sr=8-17

 

[df2x4]

These are the ones for your 454 in blue. Looks like they make them in red and black too.

https://www.amazon.com/OBX-Racing-S...bx+chevy+radiator+hose&qid=1597215051&sr=8-17

My trucks are 5.7 and 4.3 but thanks, I'll look around their Amazon store and see if I can find anything.

 

[df2x4]

Looks like they have '97+ 7.4L and 6.5L only.

 

[454cid]

Silicone does not hold coolant like rubber. You will loose coolant over time. I have no problems with Gates.... at least on a stock engine.

 

[RichLo]

Please read some of these articles before buying a new radiator!!

https://www.speedcooling.com/blog/category/radiators/3-row

 

[L31MaxExpress]

My trucks are 5.7 and 4.3 but thanks, I'll look around their Amazon store and see if I can find anything.

Sorry for some reason I thought you had a 454.

This one fits small blocks with the wider radiator.

https://www.amazon.com/OBX-Reinforc...bx+chevy+radiator+hose&qid=1597250537&sr=8-20

 

[L31MaxExpress]

Silicone does not hold coolant like rubber. You will loose coolant over time. I have no problems with Gates.... at least on a stock engine.

I have had a Silicone hose set on my 07 G35 Sedan for a over a year. My coolant level has not moved at all. I get tired of having to change hoses every year or two.

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

This will last forever.

https://hpsperformanceproducts.com/...MIz-HWrfyR6wIVyEXVCh1edgMbEAQYASABEgKgUfD_BwE

Although my current setup has the heater actually returning there because my engine has a TBI water pump with only 1 water port and that goes to the thermostat bypass.

Just got mine in the mail and it is very heavy duty. Looks like it will last forever.

 

[L31MaxExpress]

Just got mine in the mail and it is very heavy duty. Looks like it will last forever.

So HPS may actually be creating a silicone hose set for our trucks. I inquired on one the other day and they basically said it is inline on the development list and will be in production soon. The factory GM cop cars used a very durable silicone hose set. Usually last the life of the car.