3 row radiator update
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3 row radiator update
The new 3 row radiator is in. I had to trim the rubber saddles it sits in on both top and bottom so it would sit down in them like it should. Also had to open the filler neck opening just a bit so the neck would go through. That was all it needed to drop right in and button it up. The results,,, sitting in the garage idling ac on full blast and one fan on,,,182!! Temp outside was 80
Haven't had it out yet so I don't know what it will run on the highway, hopefully not too cool.
Haven't had it out yet so I don't know what it will run on the highway, hopefully not too cool.
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The new 3 row radiator is in. I had to trim the rubber saddles it sits in on both top and bottom so it would sit down in them like it should. Also had to open the filler neck opening just a bit so the neck would go through. That was all it needed to drop right in and button it up. The results,,, sitting in the garage idling ac on full blast and one fan on,,,182!! Temp outside was 80
Haven't had it out yet so I don't know what it will run on the highway, hopefully not too cool.
Haven't had it out yet so I don't know what it will run on the highway, hopefully not too cool.
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Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
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Gotcha. I ran in upper 80s and a high relative humidity last week and even a few semi Mexico pulls just dropped the coolant temp hard. The highest I saw was 208 or so and moving around it ran around 185. The improved hood airflow helps though.. those side vents are entirely too small imo.
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Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Gotcha. I ran in upper 80s and a high relative humidity last week and even a few semi Mexico pulls just dropped the coolant temp hard. The highest I saw was 208 or so and moving around it ran around 185. The improved hood airflow helps though.. those side vents are entirely too small imo.
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It was mid 80's yesterday so I took the car out and drove around in traffic, windows up ac going strong, and one fan on, the car peaked and stayed at 192. oh, and the hood was down,, just kidding you 84 4+3 don't take offense. As far as I'm concerned, case closed.
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Excellent. Now I forget, you have a decent amount of work done to the engine no? Or are you close to stock?
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Not even close to stock, 383, crate engine from ATK, dynoed before I got it @ 435 with a 750 carb. No idea where hp is now but ATK estimated over 450. Edelbrock Pro Flo intake with Fitech 102mm throttle body.
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Its good to see there are other options for people looking for upgrades
Last edited by 84 4+3; Jun 29, 2020 at 12:16 PM.
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Okay. (Hard to keep track of everyone lol) So we're probably turning out similar amounts of heat. I should be low 400s but I'll know once its dynoed. The stock rad couldn't handle much other than a leisurely cruise...
Its good to see there are other options for people looking for upgrades
Its good to see there are other options for people looking for upgrades
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