Best radiator width

Post by **bjk** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:30 pm

I don't know for certain yet, but to be pre-emptive on research, what is the best mm width for the radiator? Dwayne suggested I have a look on ebay, and we found a couple, but they seem to differ on the core size.

35mm http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RADIATOR-MIT ... 695wt_1037

42mm http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/42mm-2-core- ... a37&_uhb=1

Anyone know what the stock size is, or have bought a new radiator recently?

Cheers for any suggestions.

fraz91 · Post by **fraz91** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:48 pm

Bigger is normally better when it comes to cooling systems IMO. Surface area is everything when it comes to heat transfer, so the more area the water has to cool itself on, the cooler it will be when it gets to the bottom.

It does mean adding a little more weight in the coolant though, but it's a fair trade off for a better cooling system. Just be careful of ebay-jobbies, as they have been known to leak under pressure. Koyo and ADRAD have a performance radiator available for the Evo 1-3 and 4-6, not sure which (if any) would fit the FTO though.

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:54 pm

I just bought the twin core alloy radiator from Worley, looks fuckin brilliant, fitting on the weekend, I'll let u know how it goes.

Post by **bjk** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:00 pm

silverGPX wrote:I just bought the twin core alloy radiator from Worley, looks fuckin brilliant, fitting on the weekend, I'll let u know how it goes.

Sweet, convenient timing.

Best scenario would be that I don't need a new one, but the cap and thermostat haven't solved my problem so we'll see.

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:21 pm

It looks probably about half a cm thicker than standard, but all mounting points are the same.

I'm not sure on build quality of radiators, but this one looks pretty good for $230. Took it 2 days to get to mine.

Post by **bjk** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:29 pm

silverGPX wrote:It looks probably about half a cm thicker than standard, but all mounting points are the same.

I'm not sure on build quality of radiators, but this one looks pretty good for $230. Took it 2 days to get to mine.

Cool. Looks like the fans have a little room to move forward too.

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:46 pm

yeah looks like there is 3 or 4cm before you have to worry bout radiator fans hitting anything

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:23 am

Old thread I know but is this the one you got and is it good/any issues with it?
It's for Rowans car and his is an Auto.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/42mm-2-core- ... 2a24f71a37

Or as in the first post the one with the plastic tanks
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubishi-F ... 25891e9ee1

Which would be best? I want to drop it straight in not have to modify anything to make it fit etc.
He's on about adding a turbo or supercharger later (prob turbo for him) so thinking thicker core would be better?
Cheers
Rob

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:22 am

This is something I need to do. I wasn't going to risk an eBay jobby though, was contemplating a PWR through VPW. It's a 42mm.

$715 is a touch rich though, going to see if I can get trade.

http://www.vpw.com.au/Category/Index/512401

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:26 am

That looks quality, a touch too expensive for my lad though.

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:01 pm

Bennoz wrote:This is something I need to do. I wasn't going to risk an eBay jobby though, was contemplating a PWR through VPW. It's a 42mm.

$715 is a touch rich though, going to see if I can get trade.

http://www.vpw.com.au/Category/Index/512401

Looks like the one I got.. Wish I could have got trade... Think I paid $800 ..

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:44 pm

Actually looking again at most of these on ebay they say manual or don't specify, the 32mm ones with plastic caps and an alloy core say auto/manual - is that the one I need?

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:09 pm

In regards to the PWR ones, I probably wouldn't get one. They tend to split as I've heard.

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:11 pm

Source of story?

Post by **kiz** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:12 pm

Yea, would love to hear the source of that too. I've always known PWR to be a top brand

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:32 pm

Considering they've been supplying the V8 Supercars for years, I'm willing to wager this'll be a mate told me about a mate on the internet style story he read on eggbeaters.com.

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:30 am

Bennoz wrote:Considering they've been supplying the V8 Supercars for years, I'm willing to wager this'll be a mate told me about a mate on the internet style story he read on eggbeaters.com.

ROR ...

But alas, probably accurate... lolz..

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:15 pm

Nah, seen quite a few pictures of first hand problems that some of the rotary guys have had.

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:23 pm

I was right then :lol:

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:28 pm

It's not a mate of a mate of a mate.. it's first hand photos of broken ones.

No different to how you've posted up pictures of your broken ultra racing bars.

FTO AUSTRALIA

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