Non-IC rad into IC rad support....
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Non-IC rad into IC rad support....
So I've been working on getting my 91.5-93 rad support ready for my install into the crewcab. And I didn't want to spend the extra money on chasing down all the parts to swap over to an IC rad and hardware.
So I decided to use what I have and do what "They" say shouldn't work. I took my Non-IC rad and put it into my IC rad support.
Here's how....
First I removed the lower rad support brackets...I cut the two welds on either side of each bracket, then used a punch to dimple the center of each spot weld and used my spot weld cutter to free them up.
Then tried to fit the rad into the support, it was tight on the lower corners and sides.
So I figured I needed to trim the lower dish shaped bracket and the little triangular protrusions on the upper supports.
Did this and trial fitted again.....it fell into place....well it's tight but fits not too bad.
Will have to fab up some custom brackets for holding it into place...but won't do that until it's in the truck and hooked up to the rad hoses.
So I decided to use what I have and do what "They" say shouldn't work. I took my Non-IC rad and put it into my IC rad support.
Here's how....
First I removed the lower rad support brackets...I cut the two welds on either side of each bracket, then used a punch to dimple the center of each spot weld and used my spot weld cutter to free them up.
Then tried to fit the rad into the support, it was tight on the lower corners and sides.
So I figured I needed to trim the lower dish shaped bracket and the little triangular protrusions on the upper supports.
Did this and trial fitted again.....it fell into place....well it's tight but fits not too bad.
Will have to fab up some custom brackets for holding it into place...but won't do that until it's in the truck and hooked up to the rad hoses.
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Great job! The spot weld cutter looks like it works very well also. Do you plan to somehow attach the top mounts from an i/c radiator onto this one?
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Hey! Theres another post exactly like this on another forum!
Lookin great Bri
What's the difference between the IC and the Non IC Rads? I figured this is a better place to ask
Lookin great Bri
What's the difference between the IC and the Non IC Rads? I figured this is a better place to ask
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I/C = crossflow with tanks/headers on each side.
Non I/C = gravity flow with tanks/headers at top and bottom.
Here's a picture of an I/C radiator for comparison:
Non I/C = gravity flow with tanks/headers at top and bottom.
Here's a picture of an I/C radiator for comparison:
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