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Old 04-04-2009, 03:21 PM
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So is be-cool the only company that makes a nice aftermarket radiator for a 98 Formula?
Or are there other options?
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Originally Posted by Fun-Formula98
So is be-cool the only company that makes a nice aftermarket radiator for a 98 Formula?
Or are there other options?
What kind of set-up do you have? The factory cooling system, if working properly, is good for any size, aggressive N/A engine.

I have heard that swapping in an LT1 radiator is quite easy, and it has something like 50% more cooling capacity.

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I a n/a engine, im just looking for options over the oe one. Im setting the car up for road tracks... I havent had any problems... i guess if it ain't broke dont fix it..
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Originally Posted by Fun-Formula98
I a n/a engine, im just looking for options over the oe one. Im setting the car up for road tracks... I havent had any problems... i guess if it ain't broke dont fix it..
Do the usual 160 stat, set the fans to come on earlier. But, if you want that little extra if you're doing something extreme duty like road racing, I would do the LT1 radiator and swap the two fans for aftermarket higher cfm fans. Low cost and do-it-yourself in a couple hours.

But yes, if ain't broke don't fix it. I beeat the living **** out of my 427ci on days like today, 90 degree weather, and it never even starts to move towards the 210 mark.
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Haha, thanks. Anyone want to sell me an LT1 radiator?
I should have keept the one of my 94 that i blew up... But it was an auto...
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Haha, thanks. Anyone want to sell me an LT1 radiator?
I should have keept the one of my 94 that i blew up... But it was an auto...
junk yards probably have them.




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