Aluminum rads.

skywalker · 03-07-2006, 10:57 PM

Just wodering if anyone has installed a "BE COOL" aluminum rad in their Z. Summit lists one for $500.00. Ouite a bit cheaper than others I have looked at.

ZR1 MK · 03-09-2006, 04:11 PM

No personal opinions on that brand, but anything is considerably better than stock. Ive heard good feedback from others over the years.

guinnessdood · 03-09-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker

Just wodering if anyone has installed a "BE COOL" aluminum rad in their Z. Summit lists one for $500.00. Ouite a bit cheaper than others I have looked at.

My recommendation would be either Fluidyne or Ron Davis. I would LEAN towards the Ron Davis.

FU · 03-09-2006, 04:39 PM

The BeCool rad fit in my car like a glove. Others had problems with the fit

Be Cool kept the 368 nice and cool during the summer with the AC on. Not so with the 415.

guinnessdood · 03-09-2006, 05:59 PM

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The BeCool rad fit in my car like a glove. Others had problems with the fit

Be Cool kept the 368 nice and cool during the summer with the AC on. Not so with the 415.

The Early Version of the Ron Davis radiator had fitment issues. They no longer have fitment issues.

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-09-2006, 06:04 PM

i'm wondering if I should swap out the rad or just add a pusher fan....

DDSLT5 · 03-09-2006, 07:00 PM

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i'm wondering if I should swap out the rad or just add a pusher fan....

Thought you were selling that car!

Jeffvette · 03-09-2006, 07:02 PM

More importantly, why is a waxer modding?

DDSLT5 · 03-09-2006, 07:03 PM

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More importantly, why is a waxer modding?

Another head-scratcher! I don't know why!

Jeffvette · 03-09-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DDSLT5

Another head-scratcher! I don't know why!

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-09-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DDSLT5

Thought you were selling that car!

I said considering

ZR1Brian · 03-09-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by skywalker

Just wodering if anyone has installed a "BE COOL" aluminum rad in their Z. Summit lists one for $500.00. Ouite a bit cheaper than others I have looked at.

I added the "Be Cool" and I am very happy with it!

MIZR1 · 03-30-2006, 06:42 PM

ZR1Brian, did you notice a substantial improvement in cooling with the BeCool radiator? If so, can you give a range of improvement you noticed? Thanks.

Bigvmaxx · 03-30-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MIZR1

ZR1Brian, did you notice a substantial improvement in cooling with the BeCool radiator? If so, can you give a range of improvement you noticed? Thanks.

You still have a limiting factor with the thermostat. Until you can do side by side comparisons under the same conditions it will be a little bit difficult to tell for sure what kind of cooling reduction is sustained. Your fans, speed, and ambient temp are all going to have an impact
However, I did notice a difference with the "Big Mouth" air scoop. I had a Ron Davis radiator already in place... fwiw