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New Radiator??
Hey, y'all!
I'm in the market for a new radiator (to replace the broken one on my Z). Suggestions/prices for a replacement radiator??? Frankly, the stock one with Marc's fan control program was more than sufficient for even some spirited hwy driving, so I don't think I need to go bigger. Thanks in advance!! P.
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Re: New Radiator??
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I would just go with a Ron Davis Aluminum radiator and be done with it  1. Ron Davis Radiator w/o transmission cooling a. 1989-1996 C4 Type V8 All Part No. 1-16CV8996 b. Rated 800 Hp c. Manual transmission  d. For the Ron Davis radiator the fan shroud inside baffles have to be cut back 5/8 inch so there is not contact with the fins of the radiator. Use a small cut off grinder for that task. e. I cut the tab on the passenger side of the fiberglass radiator housing (the single tab with larger bolt hole that interferes the most with the oil cooler hoses). The fiberglass radiator housing then slipped on easily without further modifications. LT5 Radiator and Initial Coolant Fill Tricks Last edited by Dynomite; 08-03-2013 at 11:49 PM. |
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Re: New Radiator??
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Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry |
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Re: New Radiator??
if you use a stock replacement you'll end up with one for an auto car I think. I'd rather go aftermarket and then be able to pump fluid into the rad at high rpm then not
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Re: New Radiator??
Paul i have a stocker for you come pick it up.
Just wash it/clean it and your all good. Pete
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Re: New Radiator??
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Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry |
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Re: New Radiator??
When I rebuilt EX5023 I just bought a six speed radiator from the local parts store. ZR-1 application.
Pete's Dman!
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Join Date: May 2007
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Re: New Radiator??
I'd agree w Cliff. Just driving the ZR around a few weeks ago w the A/C on(picked up the wife from work) H2O temps went to 230 until I could get on the road. But stop and go is an issue with temps at 90+ and A/C.
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Re: New Radiator??
Paul,
It looks like your link to the Fluidyine goes to a stock GM radiator. Cheers, Ron
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: New Radiator??
Correct Ron, Fluidyne for 199, that would be a steal, photo is not fluidyne
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