Ok the news is out we all know now there is a Diff and transmission cooler for The V...But who has got the scoop on an aftermarket RAD? I searched the forum and i got pages of leaks, and no Extra large RAD for better cooling?
Naf is in Kuwait, so I'm sure he could use a bit of extra cooling.
I seem to recall that one of the tuner V's had a Ron Davis radiator (http://www.rondavisradiators.com) They don't list the CTS(v) as a supported OEM replacement kit. It might be worth contacting them, to see if they've already done one. I bet it would be fairly pricy.
Naf, If you do get one made, you should try and get one with an integrated Power steering cooler, and possibly oil or tranny cooler as well. Bonus points if it is about 2" lower than stock, to allow for an Over The radiator Cold Air Intake (OTR-CAI).
I checked with Ron Davis last year when my V was in the shop for a leaking factory radiator. The dealer could not get one at that time for 2 months!:bighead:
Anyhow, Ron Davis would build one for $1600, which was with no coolers for oil or trans.
There is a part number for a "High Capacity Radiator Kit". However my parts guy said he could not get ahold of it. The number is PN 25534465 High Capacity Radiator Kit. You might be able to call the same guy at GM that Feffman called and got the engine oil cooler kit from in this thread Feffman's engine oil cooler from GM Racing
I checked with Ron Davis last year when my V was in the shop for a leaking factory radiator. The dealer could not get one at that time for 2 months!:bighead:
Anyhow, Ron Davis would build one for $1600, which was with no coolers for oil or trans.
I had one made by BeCool. It’s a worth while investment. With the RPM's and boost levels I achieve on the track I had no choice. The stock RAD couldn't handle it.
The cost was about $1500.00. They replicated the stock mounting points and upper and lower rad hose outlets so it just bolted in.
in 90* weather my coolant temps were in the 220-240's which aint bad......oil temp was high around 260-280.....but stock rad seemed to handle the water just fine.
Now that Nels has so kindly paid the "set up fee" :worship: I guess I could try calling Mitch at BeCool and see if he'll do a Group Buy for us.
He did a long term buy for my Impala brothers a couple years ago and still honors it. Built in oil and tranny cooler. Real nice piece. Lowered my twin turbo 383 stroker operating temps by 15-20 dF.
I beg to differ. If you're really pushing the car to the limits (really) then you'll need all cooling systems like oil, tranny/diff, steering and a bigger/better rad.
Most of us think we can push our cars to the limits but in reality we push them for "our limits"...
Put a pro driver in your car and you'll have everything overheating within 4-5 laps.
Well sittin here in traffic during the day with the AC on overheats my tahoe...
I havent started to race down the highway at above the posted speed limits, not to mention we have plenty of sand and dust which also lessens the efficience of the coolers....I will look into all your suggested sellers and see what is at best value for me...
Thank you again for all the info
Naf
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