Cooling suggestions k5 454

[BryanS]

Hi everyone thank you all for the help so far.

83 k5 with 454

PO did some things good and others no so good.

I got this truck from AL and I’m in FL. Buddy of mine drove it down.

Lost the radiator on the way and replaced with whatever they had in stock at 8:45 at night in middle of nowhere outside Valdosta.

So the radiator mostly fits. Is about the right size and is AL. It’s about 2” too short and o can probably find something to make the brackets work OR I can get the right one.

The other issue I have is the shroud does not fit the “new” radiator AND I only have the top half of it.

The he engine swap I think puts the fan slightly lower than original and that’s why the PO removed the bottom half

SO I’m thinking about electric fan/shroud combo to go on either the existing ( 2 inch shorter) radiator or a new correct one.

Any suggestions on brand/ set up? I’m thinking duel fans with thermostat switch’s?

Truck has AC that is not working but is there and plans to fix that once I get this figured out.

I’m in FL and it’s hot here most of the time

Appreciate help and guidance Thank you !

 

[nvrenuf]

Just my opinion….

Use an 83 K30 w/ 454 as the application to shop for parts. Get a factory 4 row radiator and matching shroud then a 7 blade fan with a severe duty fan clutch.

The fan is located at the same height for SBC’s and BBC’s but the distance between the fan and radiator is different. If your truck has a body lift that’s likely the reason the lower half of the shroud.

I’ve got a 454 in a Blazer and this combo worked well.