Radiator swap

1994 CHEVROLET S-10
170,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JILLSON81
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Can I use the radiator out of a 4 cylinder S10 to cool my 6 cylinder 4.3 l S10?
Dec 8, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would not as the 4 cylinder is too small for the V6.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works

I would replace it with a new radiator.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Roy

Install or Connect
1. Radiator.
2. Engine oil cooler line fittings.

Tighten

Fittings to 35 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).

3. Transmission fluid cooler line fittings.

Tighten

Fittings to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).

4. Hoses.
5. Upper fan shroud.
6. Coolant reservoir hose.
7. Coolant to the radiator.
Dec 8, 2020 at 10:50 AM