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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Best cooling raditors?

Well i run a koyo. But im wondering...ive looked at fluidyne,awr and such. Im wondering do the others cool better then a koyo? Is there a noticable difference in radiators?
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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I'm HIGHLY considerirg dumping my Koyo on Ebay and getting the AWR two row rad, much more capacity that the koyo, should help in putting an efan back on
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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I'm HIGHLY considerirg dumping my Koyo on Ebay and getting the AWR two row rad, much more capacity that the koyo, should help in putting an efan back on

Thought they shipped your *** to Quatar????
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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How much power are you running? What are your water / oil temps?

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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i am in qatar, no planes broke today to fix, so im foced to stare at this damn computer!
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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just trying to line up my ducks before i get back, bigger turbo is coming and IC Hows **** goin with you?
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-X-...spagenameZWDVW

This biatch!


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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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ebay is blocked at my base biatch What is it?
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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eBay description:
"This is a Brand New Race Pro Aluminum Double Pass Radiator for Street and Race applications. Aluminum radiators dissipate heat almost 2 times faster than conventional copper/brass radiators. This radiator has a Double Pass design that forces the coolant through the core 2 times before returning to the engine, which almost doubles the cooling capabilities when compared to a single pass radiator of the same size. The inlet hose size is 1 ½" ( top ) and the outlet hose size is 1 ¾" ( bottom ). I have this same radiator with hose connections on the opposite side and in widths of 24" , 26", 28" and 31" available on another auction. This is a Universal type radiator so it has no specific application, check the measurements below to make sure you are getting the right size to fit your application. The C-Channel style mounting flanges run the length of the core on the top and bottom for radiator and shroud mounting, the flanges are approximately ¾" tall. Shipping on this item will be $22 in the lower 48 states and $50 to Hawaii and Alaska, which includes insurance. "


This 26" wide radiator will most likely require relocating the battery.
If you're not too keen on relocating the battery, the seller sells a slightly narrower 24" wide version...
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eBay description:
"This is a Brand New Race Pro Aluminum Double Pass Radiator for Street and Race applications. Aluminum radiators dissipate heat almost 2 times faster than conventional copper/brass radiators. This radiator has a Double Pass design that forces the coolant through the core 2 times before returning to the engine, which almost doubles the cooling capabilities when compared to a single pass radiator of the same size. The inlet hose size is 1 ½" ( top ) and the outlet hose size is 1 ¾" ( bottom ). I have this same radiator with hose connections on the opposite side and in widths of 24" , 26", 28" and 31" available on another auction. This is a Universal type radiator so it has no specific application, check the measurements below to make sure you are getting the right size to fit your application. The C-Channel style mounting flanges run the length of the core on the top and bottom for radiator and shroud mounting, the flanges are approximately ¾" tall. Shipping on this item will be $22 in the lower 48 states and $50 to Hawaii and Alaska, which includes insurance. "


These radiators are universal fit units, and ARE NOT DROP IN.
We typically weld in a lower support bracket that the radiators "sit" on; this takes up most of their weight.
The double-pass radiator is considered to be the most efficient radiator design.
You'll notice that the lower rad pipe is 1-3/4"; stock is 1.5".
You'll need universal "accodian" type rad hoses for plumbing.
The lower one is a 1.75" to 1.5", about 11", hose type; we found them locally no problem from the auto parts store.

Good luck!


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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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What about the K2RD radiator, are they any good?

Ive heard there fluidlyne radiators with K2RD stamped on em.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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K2RD is not in the business of making radiators any more.

No, they are not Fluidyne rebadged.


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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo23
just trying to line up my ducks before i get back, bigger turbo is coming and IC Hows **** goin with you?

Allrighty.. got the O2 Sensor Millivolts set by driving around with the wideband in a 2-ft piece of exhaust tubing with an O2 Bung in the middle sitcking out of my tailpipe and playing with the voltage till i got it where i wanted it.. 670 mV gives me a nice 14.2-3 AFR cruise!!! Leaner than that and it bucks..

Hey... If you DO get any planes to fix... Be sure and tighten up the lugnuts before they get put back into flight status!!!
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Hell 'n' Back
What about the K2RD radiator, are they any good?

Ive heard there fluidlyne radiators with K2RD stamped on em.

The K2RD radiator is an AFCO core, that has been modified. Too bad they dont sell them anymore because I love mine. Not too mention the K2RD is a dual pass.
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