Aftermarket aluminum radiator install thread- ALRADCO (American Made!)
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Yeah, that upper piece probably will help, although you do have the hood above it (not as effective though)...The more important thing is a good shroud on the fan side (pullers) though.
Be nice to make a nice aluminum unit (upper piece), even if it were painted, anodized, etc. Hate all this plastic we have on these cars.
Be nice to make a nice aluminum unit (upper piece), even if it were painted, anodized, etc. Hate all this plastic we have on these cars.
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Talk about a well written install thread. Thanks for the good words James and guys. ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
Once James gets a few miles in and we make sure we didn't miss anything, we'll be ready to go. Maybe a group buy as well.![Cheers!!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_cheers.gif)
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Once James gets a few miles in and we make sure we didn't miss anything, we'll be ready to go. Maybe a group buy as well.
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Well, I finally got some seat time in the V and I am very happy! I decided to swap my Tstat out for a 160 in preparation for a tune, and I was surprised to see I was able to swap the tstat with the radiator and all still in the car. I was scared I was going to have to remove it all to get clearance. Cadillac didn’t leave us too much room to work with!
Anyhow, with the 160 stat and the ALRADCO radiator in, the car runs nice and cool. In our high 70’s/ low 80’s temps we have had lately, the car stays right at 174-176 while cruising. I did several back to back 0-120 mph runs to see if it heats up at all while pushing it hard, and she didn’t even raise a degree. It actually dropped a few degrees.
Thanks Peter for another killer radiator!!!
It looks like everything is a go on this radiator according to Peter, so if you want one, hit him up and preorder. If these are anything like the Grand National radiators, they flew off the shelves in a heartbeat! Like Peter said above “I will also have special discount pricing for those that want to pre-order and get in on the first production run.” $449 + shipping; can’t beat that!
Anyhow, with the 160 stat and the ALRADCO radiator in, the car runs nice and cool. In our high 70’s/ low 80’s temps we have had lately, the car stays right at 174-176 while cruising. I did several back to back 0-120 mph runs to see if it heats up at all while pushing it hard, and she didn’t even raise a degree. It actually dropped a few degrees.
Thanks Peter for another killer radiator!!!
It looks like everything is a go on this radiator according to Peter, so if you want one, hit him up and preorder. If these are anything like the Grand National radiators, they flew off the shelves in a heartbeat! Like Peter said above “I will also have special discount pricing for those that want to pre-order and get in on the first production run.” $449 + shipping; can’t beat that!
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It looks like everything is a go on this radiator according to Peter, so if you want one, hit him up and preorder. If these are anything like the Grand National radiators, they flew off the shelves in a heartbeat! Like Peter said above “I will also have special discount pricing for those that want to pre-order and get in on the first production run.” $449 + shipping; can’t beat that!
EDIT** Not available until December. Well...here's to a 2 month hold out!
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Well, I finally got some seat time in the V and I am very happy! I decided to swap my Tstat out for a 160 in preparation for a tune, and I was surprised to see I was able to swap the tstat with the radiator and all still in the car. I was scared I was going to have to remove it all to get clearance. Cadillac didn’t leave us too much room to work with!
Anyhow, with the 160 stat and the ALRADCO radiator in, the car runs nice and cool. In our high 70’s/ low 80’s temps we have had lately, the car stays right at 174-176 while cruising. I did several back to back 0-120 mph runs to see if it heats up at all while pushing it hard, and she didn’t even raise a degree. It actually dropped a few degrees.
Thanks Peter for another killer radiator!!!
It looks like everything is a go on this radiator according to Peter, so if you want one, hit him up and preorder. If these are anything like the Grand National radiators, they flew off the shelves in a heartbeat! Like Peter said above “I will also have special discount pricing for those that want to pre-order and get in on the first production run.” $449 + shipping; can’t beat that!
Anyhow, with the 160 stat and the ALRADCO radiator in, the car runs nice and cool. In our high 70’s/ low 80’s temps we have had lately, the car stays right at 174-176 while cruising. I did several back to back 0-120 mph runs to see if it heats up at all while pushing it hard, and she didn’t even raise a degree. It actually dropped a few degrees.
Thanks Peter for another killer radiator!!!
It looks like everything is a go on this radiator according to Peter, so if you want one, hit him up and preorder. If these are anything like the Grand National radiators, they flew off the shelves in a heartbeat! Like Peter said above “I will also have special discount pricing for those that want to pre-order and get in on the first production run.” $449 + shipping; can’t beat that!
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When your coolant is at 176* where is your oil temp at assuming your car is warmed up and running at normal operating temps? When I ran the 160* temp oil would never get past 185* unless I was doing a track day or it was 100* ambient. Are you still getting oil up past 200* with ease?
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I just saw a thread on Cadillac Forums about a Ron Davis radiator. Why the heck is this Ron Davis rad. almost $900 !!!!! Does anyone see any advantages or disadvantages?
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-radiator.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-radiator.html
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I just saw a thread on Cadillac Forums about a Ron Davis radiator. Why the heck is this Ron Davis rad. almost $900 !!!!! Does anyone see any advantages or disadvantages?
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-radiator.html
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-radiator.html
To be honest, when I first starting talking to Peter about a rad for the V, I suggested a price that I would be willing to pay, that I thought others would pay, and I thought everyone would be comfortable with, and was curious what he was going to be charging. I was way off, his price is much lower! That shows a lot in my opinion!
Thanks again Peter! This rad is still going strong. I have been beating on the car, driving it a lot, sitting in hot traffic for nearly an hour, and still not a single issue. She cools much, much better than the stocker.
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can you om me more information about the one for the grand national, I am working on my el co and need a radiator... that has both openings on the passenger side and provisions for the steam line for the head... thanks
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So, three months and counting on the radiator from ALRADCO. Still going strong, and not one single issue. My work schedule changed up a bit the past month or so, which means driving to a different location, being stuck in traffic for up to an hour. Here in San Diego, we have still been having 84 degree days too. Not a problem!
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*** im glad I'm not alone on the hotter days in the 80s i also see the 218s ,220s at times then I'm sitting at a light. Stresses the hell out of me! While cruising im at 195-205 usually. Before my accident I used to run in the high 180s granted it was november so it seems weird. I also dont have a 160 deg so I dont know how much that would help.
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I have been driving the **** out of this car, lots of miles all over CA and no issues. It's a beast! Been running it hard too, because after the LS7 clutch install it is a different car! Car has been great anf trouble-free. No leaks, always runs cool.
As for buying, I don't want to get banned again but just add .com to the rad name and you will find it.
As for buying, I don't want to get banned again but just add .com to the rad name and you will find it.