At this point,... | 
...the radiator is also removed by carefully pulling it up and out of the engine bay. |
A few leaves aside, the factory condenser and fan assembly appear to be in decent shape. | 
A comparison of the new Fluidyne radiator (left) and the stocker (right). |
Since the new trans cooler will be external, Barth grabs the Fluidyne unit and mounts it in front of the condenser. This location will allow for excellent cooling.... | 
The original trans cooler lines will now connect to the new cooler by using two lengths of hose and some clamps. |
Barth removed the battery and its tray, and cleaned the coolant recovery reservoir assembly. The battery is reinstalled, and the Fluidyne radiator is gently lowered into the vehicle between the A/C condenser and the fan assembly. Barth verifies that the lower part of the radiator is seated on the radiator insulator bracket. | 
The upper radiator hose is connected and the radiator cover is installed. The air filter assembly will go on next. |
The lower hose is connected, all other miscellaneous connections are made, and it's time to add coolant. Barth fills the Fluidyne radiator with coolant, and runs the LT1 with its radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. He adds a bottle of Royal Purple's Purple Ice to assist the new radiator in combating SoCal's oppressive temps, then more coolant until it reaches the bottom of the filler neck. Next, Barth opens the air bleed valves until the bubbles disappear--he uses a rag to avoid getting coolant on the optispark. | |