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Old 05-30-2012, 11:05 PM
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What is the smallest radiator combo that you guys have made work on the street in a turbocharged car? Anyone try something that was too small? Thinking about trying an aftermarket all aluminum Scirocco radiator w/ twin 8" fans. with twin air to air coolers on either side of the radiator.
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I have the griffen rad that most use along with some flex-a-lite shrouded pullers that make a pretty compact combo. It cools like a champ and I'm surprised more don't go this route.


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I'm going to say that 8" fans won't be able to cool it. Are you able to run pullers?
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That's a really nice looking setup! If you don't mind what are the part numbers on the rad and fans?
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That's the exact setup I'm gona switch to this winter. Do U have any more pics of the radiator cutout?
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I bought and returned those fans. Not good enough with ac.
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I used an LT1 radiator also known as the SLP radiator lol! With a set of SDCE fans and worked good for my Procharged car. Was running around in the heat of summer temps never got above 210* around town and obviously cooler when crusing. GL.
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i have personally used a 99' camaro v-6 rad with fans 1-core for a bbc 454 cammed .big heads..blah blah blah ..keep that monster cool.. now i have a 76mm 5.3 18lbs ,,runs like a champ.. still cools it. 165* all day long.. running a autoparts thermostat relay for fans..set it low as can go ..just for intercooler reason.. 95* highest iat ive seen.. with meth,,
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i have the griffin dual 1.5" tube radiator with stock fans. stays 180 all day long.



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