Aluminum Radiator

[VX KAT]

Suzee, that rad is a thing of beauty....

thx Dub

[Ldub]

thx Dub

BTW...if you want me to fab up a cover for that hole in the shroud, it shouldn't take long on the stoop......

I'll bring all the necessary what-not...

[VX KAT]

BTW...if you want me to fab up a cover for that hole in the shroud, it shouldn't take long on the stoop......

I'll bring all the necessary what-not...

sounds like a plan....and I'll bring the purple spray paint....

[Ldub]

sounds like a plan....and I'll bring the purple spray paint....

Be thinking about what you want it made of...

Alum diamond plate, 1/8" black textured plastic, plywood (kidding) etc...are all in the inventory...

[VXorado]

Huh??? Are you absolutely sure the VX Thermostat is located on the bottom of the engine (I've never heard of that before on any type of automotive engine)???

Please see the engine diagram lay-out in Post #6 of the below thread by member "Deer Magnet". Part #1 (labeled "NSS" ~ aka Thermostat & gasket #66) of Section B shows that section B is mounted top-front-center of the engine block, and in VX-KAT's pictures of this thread show that it's located directly underneath the front center air snorkel coming from the air cleaner at the very top-front-center of the engine (not bottom of engine).

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=21611

Unless I'm mistaken; changing a thermostat on a VX is very easy and couldn't be more simplier, as it is located top-front-center of engine within easy reach.

Had to give me a hard time...huh . You can change "bottom" to "under stuff." I didn't mean the actual bottom, I was just expressing that its a lot of work to get to the thermostat. I haven't had a reason to pull the intake manifold yet on the VX but I've read several posts on the thermostat being a PITA to install. Dub knows.

[Ldub]

the thermostat being a PITA to install. Dub knows.

we're well aquainted....

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[Triathlete]

Be thinking about what you want it made of...

Alum diamond plate, 1/8" black textured plastic, plywood (kidding) etc...are all in the inventory...

Grape bubble-isious bubble gum!

[Ldub]

Grape bubble-isious bubble gum!

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We can form a line of chewers, then......

[samneil2000]

Just saw this on ebay. Not sure if it's any good, the old saying you get what you pay for. Anyway, if someone's looking for a cheap radiator replacement...
$67 bucks...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Radiator...sories&vxp=mtr

[VX KAT]

Are these going to be readily available or built to order? Or, is it just a one-off?

What's the weight comparison to the OEM or aftermarket equivalent? (I have some GM model since my old one went POP but it's the same really) Anywhere I can shave weight, I am a happy camper.

Have to agree though, that shroud needs some TLC. Also curious, since the shroud has been slightly relocated, I wonder if this would affect the S/C belt. Highly doubt it, but just thinking out loud.

As to weight, I would guess 3 lbs more than stock and almost a gallon more in fluid at 8 lbs/gal. Total guess at 10lbs. We could start a lottery.
Roy

Got some info from Ron Davis Racing:

• Weighs around 14 lbs vs. OEM 11 lbs. Roy was right on the mark!
• Holds a few more ounces than the OEM
• Part number which is 1-24RO9397
  
• Also fits a Rodeo (but didn't give model years)
• He was surprised to hear the shroud needed to be cut....so I'm not sure where the problem lies...was it in their measurement & manufacture or my mechanics install....

[newthings]

Hmmm,
Check that the rubber donuts are on the two pins at the bottom edges of the rad. These cushion the rad from the frame. They also raise the rad about 1". No donuts would drop the rad/shroud onto the fan and require a cutout.
Worth checking. I ordered new, but found the 10 year old rubber was as soft as the new. I think I kept the old ones if you need them.

Roy

[VX KAT]

Big thanks to Dub for making an aluminum treadplate "cover" and pop-riveting it to my OEM shroud where it had to be cut out for the blades to clear. Every little bit of air helps! Thanks again Dubster!

[VX KAT]

Just curious….now that I have a ScanGaugeII to play with and can see the water temp all the time….

Went to Phoenix today, full A/C, going up/down the mountain curvy roads….
Normal is 180,
Went up to around 188 if sitting at light.
Hit 194 when idling for about 10 minutes.
Hit 200 coming up steep mountain/curves.
Goes right down once air is moving.

Needle never moved on gauge.


~ What kind of temps do you see when A/C is going and you're cruising highway speed, air temp around 90?

~ How much does it increase if you're under load for a while (uphill)?


Still don't know yet if fan clutch and blade replacement "fixed" the problem….need a much hotter day…that won't be hard to get if I go down to PHX.

[newthings]

So far, so good. Will watch progress.
Roy

[LittleBeast]

My trusted mechanics shop replaced my radiator with a terrible radiator that is not getting the job done, so I placed an order for one of these from Ron Davis today, should be here in 3 weeks.