50mm Alloy Radiator

[(B1) MR_fanny]

me too. i was thinking of taking it to a radiator place to spray it black. does this sound like a good idea? i think the radiator paint is thin enough to not affect cooling

[LTHLRB]

leave it silver, looks tougher.. just test it so i can buy one!!

[Trust33]

looking forward to the report. how did it fit? i assume you have a 33? did you keep all the factory shrouds? 60% more is pretty good.

Yeah.fitting it was as easy as taking the old one out and putting in the new one.

a few things to mention though:-

*The radiator must be earthed by an earthing strap/cable.if you want the all things metal in the cooling system to live.it has to do with electralosys.

*You will need to go to supercheap and buy 3 copper washers for the temp sensor.

I still havent driven the car as of yet.hopefully by thursday.

[LTHLRB]

where do u get these cables from n stuff?

[Trust33]

just make one.

ie: a cable from the radiator to the chassie. metal to metal.

it really has to do with positive energy build up in the aluminium rad. seen as though it is mounted on rubber. it kind of acts like a storage device for positively charged energy to sit in the system.hence the earthing will allow that energy a place to escape.

ive been told that if it isnt done, within a few months or so the rad can be corroded inside.

[Trust33]

also maybe a little thread tape for the drain plug.

will be dropping the rad in tomorrow

[N1GTR]

Mines downstairs (still in the box)

Cheers Fatz!!!!!!!

[Trust33]

I as accuratly as i could guestimated the capacity of the new radiator and therefore the rest of the system as well. To give me an idea on the ammount of coolant that i need to add. For my R33gtst.

New Radiator = 3.72L capacity = a 59% increace in radiator capacity.

system with new radiator = 10.02L Total system capacity.

Old Radiator = 2.2L capacity.

system with old radiator = 8.5L Total system capacity.

Hope that helps some people out.

All good

[Trust33]

I just took the car for a run, with the radiator installed. She runs cool. It took about 4 times longer for the thermostat to open. No shit, i thought i did somthing wrong but it was all good. The car was running at thermostat opening temps when i was up and running. And diddnt budge. Though it is a cool night with normal driving.

I want to see how it performs out on the track most of all.

[silver gts-t]

I just took the car for a run, with the radiator installed. She runs cool. It took about 4 times longer for the thermostat to open. No shit, i thought i did somthing wrong but it was all good. The car was running at thermostat opening temps when i was up and running. And diddnt budge. Though it is a cool night with normal driving.

I want to see how it performs out on the track most of all.

you still got the shroud on? take some pics!

[markimak]

are these the same height as the STD radiator

[Trust33]

I will take pics of it later.

The thermostat opens a little later than usual but it isnt taking as long as it did last night. I think it was a topping up issue and the fact that it had just rained so it was a little cold. Works a treat though.

I lost the dimensions that i took of the radiator somewhere. But i think it is the same height. Just thicker. Put it this way. There is no clearance issues with the bonnet.

[Trust33]

pics as promised:-

[N1GTR]

Looks good

[(B1) MR_fanny]

ah that looks perrty. i think ill leave it silver after all. good to see the shroud is still there. answers all my questions.

[fatz]

pics as promised:-

yea as i said good radiators

and good price

they are in stock kids so grab one if you want on

they work well on the track

had some very possitve feeback so far

enjoy

pete

[linedup33]

can we pick up?

[fatz]

pickup is not a drama

i love a chat!

pete

0448468884

oh and i chat for beer

6 pack would be nice seeing as i make no money

coopers green please!

[abu]

Ah I am so tempted to get one!!

Will get back to you asap.

[linedup33]

were r u pete? i want one asap