SD Radiator failed.
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Ya the nipple that goes to the degas bottle broke a long time ago and i just have epoxy holding it on. To get new tanks is 100 bucks but for another 100 you wouldnt have to worry bout it again.
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Finished putting my radiator in about 2 hours ago and tested it out. No leaks. I didn't measure it until I was finished, but the OEM SD radiator core measures ~2 1/8" thick and this one is right at 3" thick. Obviously I did have to modify all the bushings farther than I did with the OEM radiator b/c of the extra thickness. I just read through the "limited lifetime warranty" info and it doesn't cover products used for racing. LMFAO
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Good thing it went into a street truck eh?!
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We shall seel.i will keep following this thread!
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Well so far it's running hotter than it used to. Cruising at 85mph to work today, water was 210* and oil 208*. That is going to bug me. When I slowed down, temps came down to normal. Wonder if this radiator just doesn't cool as well as the stocker. It could be that air coming across the temp probe for the fans is cooling the temp probe enough to prevent the fans from turning on. I'll be checking that out tonight after work.
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I just looked up the part number and it shows to be a 2 row. It also says it's 2 1/8" thick, which is the same thickness as the SD stocker, but mine is right at 3" thick. I"d like to think that there's no air in the system, but I'm going to make sure after I get off work and I'm gonna check out the fans to make sure they are staying on when I'm cruising.
EDIT: I've done some more research and figured out that Glenn's radiator is made by Performance Radiator. Found some good stuff about them.
EDIT: I've done some more research and figured out that Glenn's radiator is made by Performance Radiator. Found some good stuff about them.
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I just looked up the part number and it shows to be a 2 row. It also says it's 2 1/8" thick, which is the same thickness as the SD stocker, but mine is right at 3" thick. I"d like to think that there's no air in the system, but I'm going to make sure after I get off work and I'm gonna check out the fans to make sure they are staying on when I'm cruising.
EDIT: I've done some more research and figured out that Glenn's radiator is made by Performance Radiator. Found some good stuff about them.
EDIT: I've done some more research and figured out that Glenn's radiator is made by Performance Radiator. Found some good stuff about them.
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If this one turns out to be a bust, I may try one of those, one of the Mishimoto radiators, or get one custom made. I don't like the plastic crap. lol
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Just got home and I think I either have some air trapped under the t-stat or im having t-stat issues. I've been told that the t-stat wont open if there is an air pocket trapped under it. Im not sure as I've never had that problem. All I know is I ran it at 210* for about 30 miles home, got home and the upper hose has tons of pressure. Took the cap off the degas bottle to check the level and of course pressure released. Let it sit and idle for about 10 minutes holding 199-200* and the upper hose wasnt flowing any water. Gonna change the t-stat out to my 180* and see what happens.
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Travis, how is the silla radiator holding up? Im about to pull the trigger on an aluminum radiator and not sure which on to go with yet. I was gonna get a performance radiator, but they only come with the trans cooler built in. Are the sillas the same way?