TB removal and then some!!!

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Originally Posted by A26B

Hi Craig,
I have no personal experience with the Fluidyne radiator and have never read anything negative about it.

I think for the majority of ZR-1 drivers doing street duty, it would be better than the Ron Davis radiator. The Ron Davis unit is an excellent radiator, designed and built for racing at high speed. Bear in mind, the ZR-1 radiator is 3rd in line for cool air, behind the AC condenser & Oil Cooler, which have the potential to heat up the incoming air, but always impede the air flow to the radiator. Add to the restriction in front of the radiator, 5 cores of a Ron Davis & you have significant air flow restriction.

As mentioned above, the Ron Davis radiator is made for racing.... no AC condenser or oil cooler in front, so all that high speed incoming air gets used through the 5 cores.

As a matter of economics, if you have the OE radiator, it's clean,in good condition and you are having overheating problems, try 1 hole in the thermostat, or 2 at the most & see how it works for you. A little sweat equity but no real cost.

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for the feedback and reply. I have been on the move since I acquired 95 #228 so I have not had a chance to service and check cooling system, but got the Fluidyne for trade of couple wheels so I might as well install it. I bought the silicone hoses and clamps from you last year and I have a couple OEM thermostats laying around. The challenge is finding the green coolant for our cars around here. I think a fellow Z owner damaged his LT5 from Toyota red coolant. I remember you sent me the diagram photo of where to drill the holes should I decide to do so. Thanks again for the sound advice as usual. Well, gotta go and install the RaceDeck flooring I bought from Mom!

Craig