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Jul 25, 2012 | 05:12 PM

93Euphoria

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Radiator crack?

Well after thinking & taking in consideration on what each one of you posted about the TT build, I greatly appreciate the input. I have a lot to soak in. But now theres another problem. Today I got tired of babying my car and drove it like I stole it. Raced a 94 or 95 Cobra and got him on my way home. Once I got home I smelled coolant, popped the hood and found coolant squirting against the pulleys. I started her up again and no squirting. After about 1 hour to let the thing cool I found a small crack right above low coolant sensor. Is it time for a new radiator?

Jul 25, 2012 | 05:16 PM

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yep, unless you want to spend about the same amount putting a new tank on your old rad... or if you are handy with some JB weld you might be able to patch it for a while.

Jul 25, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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Anyone selling an all aluminum radiator that fits without any mods to the car frame? stock one I will also consider.

Jul 25, 2012 | 08:13 PM

93Euphoria

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BTW is there a reason why air doesnt flow into the radiator when on the highway. Like theres no passages and if i created a few would that make any difference in cooling performance? I see that most cars have there rad right behind the grill accessing from cool air from traveling.

Jul 25, 2012 | 08:31 PM

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That little black air dam under the radiator creates an area of high pressure in front of it, and low pressure behind it. The air then moves through the radiator from the area of high pressure to the area of low. You dont need to cut any holes, that little air dam does it for you.

Stock radiator performs just fine, its actually better than the LS radiators. Just find a used one or go to advance auto., Rockauto is the cheapest.

Jul 25, 2012 | 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 93Euphoria

Anyone selling an all aluminum radiator that fits without any mods to the car frame? stock one I will also consider.

ive got a spare one sitting in my garage in case your interested. Its from a 96 z28 but im not sure what condition its in right now. It was working fine before i tore apart my car. PM me if you want me to check it out for you.