***RSD All Aluminum Radiator***
03-13-2013, 06:39 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
***RSD All Aluminum Radiator***
Anyone who wants their LS engine to run cooler should put one of these in their car and replace the thermostat reprogram the fans to reep the benefits of a cooler engine.
We also build a 3" cut down radiator for the Vortech and Procharger supercharger guys. With the 3" cut down unit you can use a 4" air filter pipe to increase boost in your supercharger instead of the restrictive plastice dongle.
All of our radiators are available with either oil coolers or Transmission coolers.
Buy them here;http://www.racespecialtydesigns.com/home.php
Steve
Steve@RaceSpecialtyDesigns.com
We also build a 3" cut down radiator for the Vortech and Procharger supercharger guys. With the 3" cut down unit you can use a 4" air filter pipe to increase boost in your supercharger instead of the restrictive plastice dongle.
All of our radiators are available with either oil coolers or Transmission coolers.
Buy them here;http://www.racespecialtydesigns.com/home.php
Steve
Steve@RaceSpecialtyDesigns.com
Last edited by Steve@RSD; 04-18-2014 at 11:32 PM.
03-13-2013, 09:52 PM
#2
Team Owner
Very nice. I wish I had a cut down radiator.
03-14-2013, 10:23 AM
#3
With a cut down radiator can you run a 4" pipe straight forward from the blower inlet? My DP big mouth still needs a 45 degree adapter to fit. Would running a straight coupler there be worth any boost? Wouldn't the inlet pipe just hit the AC condenser?
03-14-2013, 02:15 PM
#6
Phone number?????
Looking for the comparable cooler as this 1139105B from Dewitts???
drop down. but only like an 1" off factory.
and both coolers. one on each side.
I need like 10. maybe more. message me
Looking for the comparable cooler as this 1139105B from Dewitts???
drop down. but only like an 1" off factory.
and both coolers. one on each side.
I need like 10. maybe more. message me
03-18-2013, 11:49 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
03-18-2013, 11:59 PM
#8
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I don't have a specific number, because so many things can change the real operating temp. My C5 with a TVS blown LS7 runs About 172* on the freeway.
Our web page has drop down menus that let you select the different options.
Let me know if you need more help,
Steve
03-20-2013, 02:14 PM
#11
Le Mans Master
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03-20-2013, 02:14 PM
#12
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
03-20-2013, 07:12 PM
#13
FYI, everyone. I had a Ron Davis radiator, with EOC in my ProCharged C6. The supply and return fittings for the oil lines were secured to the radiator with the sheet metal "nuts" just like the ones shown in these pictures. These fittings leaked coolant from day one. I recently swapped in a DeWitts where these fittings are welded into the radiator.
No leaks.
No leaks.
03-21-2013, 02:31 PM
#14
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
FYI, everyone. I had a Ron Davis radiator, with EOC in my ProCharged C6. The supply and return fittings for the oil lines were secured to the radiator with the sheet metal "nuts" just like the ones shown in these pictures. These fittings leaked coolant from day one. I recently swapped in a DeWitts where these fittings are welded into the radiator.
No leaks.
No leaks.
03-25-2013, 02:05 AM
#15
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Last edited by Steve@RSD; 05-03-2013 at 02:43 PM.
09-19-2013, 01:05 AM
#19
Racer
I can vouch for the performance of this radiator and the immediate effects of installing one in my Katech street attack powered 08' Z06.
With the stock radiator the oil was taking forever to reach minimum operating temps (140)15 minutes of driving to reach temp... while the water was running too high Normal driving saw the temps at or above 215. In traffic the car could easily go to 230. When driving the car hard it would run at 230+. I contacted Steve at RSD through Abel Chevrolet and I went for the best radiator in the business IMHO. I got the one with the internal oil cooler and now the oil is up to temp in just a few minutes of driving. The water in the car now runs a constant 172 degrees normal driving and right at 200 degrees when pushing it hard. wasn't paying attention one day this past summer but got caught in traffic listening to the radio with the A/C on when I realized it was 105 degrees outside and I freaked out. I hit the button as fast as I could to check the temp and to my surprise it was sitting at 203 degrees. There I sat in traffic for nearly 15 minutes while they removed a wreck and it never got above 207... Talk about a very cool performance mod for your car
Call Steve and let him get your car as cool on the inside as it is on the outside..
With the stock radiator the oil was taking forever to reach minimum operating temps (140)15 minutes of driving to reach temp... while the water was running too high Normal driving saw the temps at or above 215. In traffic the car could easily go to 230. When driving the car hard it would run at 230+. I contacted Steve at RSD through Abel Chevrolet and I went for the best radiator in the business IMHO. I got the one with the internal oil cooler and now the oil is up to temp in just a few minutes of driving. The water in the car now runs a constant 172 degrees normal driving and right at 200 degrees when pushing it hard. wasn't paying attention one day this past summer but got caught in traffic listening to the radio with the A/C on when I realized it was 105 degrees outside and I freaked out. I hit the button as fast as I could to check the temp and to my surprise it was sitting at 203 degrees. There I sat in traffic for nearly 15 minutes while they removed a wreck and it never got above 207... Talk about a very cool performance mod for your car
Call Steve and let him get your car as cool on the inside as it is on the outside..
