FD cooling system?

[PureDynamics]

What are your guys using for radiator, fans, thermostat?  What kind of temps are you seeing sitting and idle?  I'm going to be changing mine soon and am looking for new ideas on what works and what doesn't.  Thanks!

[FortuneLSX7-TT]

Well what's your engine setup? and what's your current cooling setup?

[PureDynamics]

Ls3, GTO front drive accessory,  Samberg rad w/cai his old fan setup.  190 stock tstat. (thinking of changing to a 160)  Works GREAT, just a tad low for what I need around here.   Been talking with Justin on a new custom setup.  Looking for ideas for I have it built

[BAD-LSX-7]

i have a hinson radiator in my car with twin fans. willl be doing something differnt this winter though

[mattster03]

Here's a few quick shots of my setup.  It's a Howe 34329-RNF, it is a double pass 3" radiator measuring 26.375x 16 with the inlet and outlet on the driver's side.  I fitted it up so that the bottom of the radiator was just slightly higher than the tow hooks which put the top of the radiator about 1/2in above the crossbeam which holds the relays. I had 2 pieces of 3" Aluminum angle welded to the side tanks for $35.00 to give the unit vertical support. I found some nice fitting radiator hoses which I had to trim slightly, I have the part numbers if anyone is interested. The inline fill is connected by 2 pieces about 90* one is 1-1/2 to match the inlet radiator size and the other 1-3/8" to match the LS1 water pump.

I almost never see above 180*F, the highest I have ever seen is 195*, stock thermostat.  I'm running stock RX-7 fans set up as "pullers", no additional ducting.







Hopefull this will give you a few ideas... I really like the tab-style mounts I added, and FWIW howe lets you cusomize radiators as well.

[dan81386]

im running an afco double pass pro series RAD.
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_USbrake/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=A&Product_Code=80133N&Category_Code=tk_dbl-pass-rad

welded a front brace and two side mount tabs. using all factory holes to mount it. i will also be using the howe expansion tank mounted on the pass side of engine bay.

[digitalsolo]

I really like that tab location setup you guys have used.   Slick.

[wickedrx7]

Here's a few quick shots of my setup.  It's a Howe 34329-RNF, it is a double pass 3" radiator measuring 26.375x 16 with the inlet and outlet on the driver's side.  I fitted it up so that the bottom of the radiator was just slightly higher than the tow hooks which put the top of the radiator about 1/2in above the crossbeam which holds the relays. I had 2 pieces of 3" Aluminum angle welded to the side tanks for $35.00 to give the unit vertical support. I found some nice fitting radiator hoses which I had to trim slightly, I have the part numbers if anyone is interested. The inline fill is connected by 2 pieces about 90* one is 1-1/2 to match the inlet radiator size and the other 1-3/8" to match the LS1 water pump.

I almost never see above 180*F, the highest I have ever seen is 195*, stock thermostat.  I'm running stock RX-7 fans set up as "pullers", no additional ducting.







Hopefull this will give you a few ideas... I really like the tab-style mounts I added, and FWIW howe lets you cusomize radiators as well.

I have the same radiator completely ducted and see the same temps as matt. They are rock solid on the track as well.   

[PureDynamics]

Anyone Else?

[BAD-LSX-7]

i can take some pics this weekend 

[PureDynamics]

i can take some pics this weekend 

I always love pics..  What setup are you going to change to?

[BAD-LSX-7]

i can take some pics this weekend 

I always love pics..  What setup are you going to change to?

i have not fully decided. im gonna need more room for the blower to sit in front of the motor. so i will be doing so mesuring and so forth then just go from there..

[RAIZU]

I will be running Justin Sambergs rad/cai setup.  What temps were u pulling, making me wonder if that setup will be efficient enough?

[PureDynamics]

I will be running Justin Sambergs rad/cai setup.  What temps were u pulling, making me wonder if that setup will be efficient enough?

With the stock thermostat I idle 192-194.  Very hot days 196-198.  Running freeway its between those two.  Its a very stable setup. 

[93silverbullet]

I'm running a Ron Davis Racing radiator with a fully shrouded dual fan setup and a 160* thermostat. I typically see engine temps in the 180-190* range. That Ron Davis radiator has a 3" thick core  . I still need to finishing ducting the lower radiator area (where the stock plastic ducting was).


Couple of pics: