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4.3 to 400 v8 swap NEED HELP PLEASE!!

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Old 08-12-2009, 10:24 AM
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Default 4.3 to 400 v8 swap NEED HELP PLEASE!!

so i have a 1988 4-wheel drive blazer that i ripped the 4.3 out of and have finaly got the engine bolted in. it was not fun by myself but its now in haha. now i need to figure out what to do about my radiator? can i run it off the stock 4.3 one? is there anything else im going to have problems with? im so glad i found this site guys hope for some input
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 08:04 PM
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Hey sounds like a fun swap. As far as your radiator, I doubt it would be able to adequately cool your 400. I'd suggest an aftermarket radiator. I'm not sure who would be best to go with, but I know griffin radiators are very popular and known to work well.
 
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