Fluidyne
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looking for the best source/price for a street radiator upgrade for my 90.
I want the drop in fluidyne (less expensive one!!).
my Z is running 240 with the A/C on in 95 deg weather. without the ac about 210-220 which is probably ok. the stock guage is a joke.
thx.
thx.
I want the drop in fluidyne (less expensive one!!).
my Z is running 240 with the A/C on in 95 deg weather. without the ac about 210-220 which is probably ok. the stock guage is a joke.
thx.
thx.
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As you and I discussed before,Ron,,maybe we need to get a Group Purchase going on this item. First things first,though,have you gave your stock radiator a good douche yet?
I know that's what's wrong with mine.
Clint
I know that's what's wrong with mine.
Clint
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a group purchase would be good. I also thought of just putting another stock radiator in as it's lots less expensive.
if I pull the radiator I want to replace it. it's 11 years old now and if not bad, it soon will be. I had someone check it and say it's not clogged but they didn't pull it so I'm not sure how they could tell!!!
love to hook up with you John
email me so we can get together. did your fluidyne setup replace the factory fans with one big one??
thx
if I pull the radiator I want to replace it. it's 11 years old now and if not bad, it soon will be. I had someone check it and say it's not clogged but they didn't pull it so I'm not sure how they could tell!!!
love to hook up with you John
email me so we can get together. did your fluidyne setup replace the factory fans with one big one??
thx
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Ron,one of our Registry members bought one from Autoparts.com for $540. How many would be seriously interested if I could put together something in the next 30 days or so?
Clint
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I checked out Fluidyne's website at http://www.fluidyne.com/ and their suggested list price for a ZR-1 radiator is $619.95.
If I can remember to do so,I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can become established as one of their dealers.
Clint
If I can remember to do so,I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can become established as one of their dealers.
Clint
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any move on a GP for fluidyne radiators???
I need to change mine soon. car overheats in traffic with AC on.
has anyone tried a Griffin or a cheaper alternative to the fluidyne.
any options??? Also, this job looks like a PITA, does anyone have a good supplement to the manual on changing out the radiator.
not sure I want to dive into this. looking for advice.
I need to change mine soon. car overheats in traffic with AC on.
has anyone tried a Griffin or a cheaper alternative to the fluidyne.
any options??? Also, this job looks like a PITA, does anyone have a good supplement to the manual on changing out the radiator.
not sure I want to dive into this. looking for advice.
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It was carparts.com . My temps with the a/c on in traffic are 10-15 f cooler than last summer. On a 98 f day with 100% humidity in traffic, the highest temp has been 215f.
This not a hard job (2-3 hours), email me for some tips and any questions you may have.
Clint, the article on my findings will be emailed to you soon.
This not a hard job (2-3 hours), email me for some tips and any questions you may have.
Clint, the article on my findings will be emailed to you soon.
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Folks, pulling the radiator to either replace it or clean itis not that bad of a job. Anyone with a tool set and some mechanical ability can do the whole job in a day. I pulled mine out on a Saturday morning, and had the car back together running late Saturday afternoon. Most of the time was spent cleaning out the debris, and running to the parts house for a new lower radiator hose (you WILL trash the lower hose removing the radiator!). Cleaning lowered the temps in my '94 ZR-1 by 20 degrees F.
That being said, a radiator out of a '90 is getting a bit old, and in my humble opinion may be a good candidate for replacement. I'd pull the old one first and see how clogged up it is with leaves and such, and at that point make a determination of whether it needs to be replaced. If it doesn't look too bad, I'd clean it and reinstall it to see how it goes. Then, if you need a new one, you'll be able to pull it and replace it in much shorter time, since the learning curve is reduced or eliminated the second time around!
Regards,
That being said, a radiator out of a '90 is getting a bit old, and in my humble opinion may be a good candidate for replacement. I'd pull the old one first and see how clogged up it is with leaves and such, and at that point make a determination of whether it needs to be replaced. If it doesn't look too bad, I'd clean it and reinstall it to see how it goes. Then, if you need a new one, you'll be able to pull it and replace it in much shorter time, since the learning curve is reduced or eliminated the second time around!
Regards,
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Originally Posted by 92 ZR1
It was carparts.com . Clint, the article on my findings will be emailed to you soon.[/color]
BTW,I just bought a new LPE/Ron Davis radiator for my car at a price I couldn't refuse. However,I'm still willing to help with the Fluidyne GP,if possible.
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How much was the ron davis??
also wondering if there are griffin or
custom radiators that fit. The fluidyne
is only rated to 450 HP. I'm already at that and looking for more.
the car only runs hot with AC on in traffic, any other alternatives like a fan upgrade???
tia for any thoughts.
also wondering if there are griffin or
custom radiators that fit. The fluidyne
is only rated to 450 HP. I'm already at that and looking for more.
the car only runs hot with AC on in traffic, any other alternatives like a fan upgrade???
tia for any thoughts.
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I paid $450 for my Ron Davis radiator, freight included. LPE and DRM want around $600 for theirs so I thought it was worth snatching up. These rads require minor surgery to fit the stock mounting pads but since these can handle big stroker LT5's,I decided it was worth the trouble.
Clint
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Originally Posted by mcmonroe:
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Fluidine has two radiators listed]
FHP11-96COR
Which one would be the correct replacement for a ZR-1?
Thanks,
Mark
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FHP11-96COR
Which one would be the correct replacement for a ZR-1?
Thanks,
Mark
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Originally Posted by Rkreigh
also wondering if there are Griffin or
custom radiators that fit. The fluidyne
is only rated to 450 HP. I'm already at that and looking for more.
the car only runs hot with AC on in traffic, any other alternatives like a fan upgrade???
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custom radiators that fit. The fluidyne
is only rated to 450 HP. I'm already at that and looking for more.
the car only runs hot with AC on in traffic, any other alternatives like a fan upgrade???
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First things first,Ron;clean the stock rad before you do anything else. It's probably plugged up with crap.
Clint
