Performance Radiator for Chevrolet Caprice (1994-1996) 5.7L Automatic

High-Efficiency 3-Row Performance Radiator for 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice

What it Does: Upgrades the factory cooling circuit with an all-aluminum 3-row crossflow core to eliminate overheating and manage critical engine and transmission fluid temperatures under continuous load.

The Stock Caprice Thermal Bottleneck

Factory B-body radiators utilize single-row copper-brass or aluminum cores crimped to composite plastic end tanks. Over thermal cycles, these plastic tanks become brittle, develop micro-fractures along the crimp seam, and catastrophically fail under pressure. Furthermore, the restrictive single-row design creates excessive thermal resistance, leading to severe heat soak in the reverse-flow cooled LT1 V8 during extended idling, spirited driving, or heavy towing.

The Engineering Solution

This direct bolt-on upgrade features a full aircraft-grade TIG-welded aluminum construction with zero epoxy or crimped plastic gaskets. The high-capacity 3-row racing tube layout maximizes surface area contact to accelerate thermal transfer across the 30-1/2 x 17-inch core. Integrated passenger-side transmission and engine oil cooler lines maintain optimal drivetrain fluid viscosities while withstanding high hydraulic line pressures without cross-contamination risk.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L V8 Automatic (Sedan / Wagon)
• 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L V8 Automatic (Sedan / Wagon)
• 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L V8 Automatic (Sedan / Wagon)
• Note: Fits 1994-1996 models only. Does not fit 1991-1993 models.

The Chevrolet B-Body Standard

Built to handle the immense torque output of the LT1 small-block, this all-welded cooling unit restores thermal stability and guarantees track-ready reliability for classic GM muscle platforms.