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Lindsey Racing Radiator?
BeaverDeceiver Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:13 am
Hi I am new to the forum. I too have a 86 944NA putting in a LS1 from a 2001 TransAm. I have read a lot about using a radiator from a Turbo. Lindsey Racing makes a bigger billet radiator with or without a built in oil cooler. I am thinking this is a good option since it upgrades the performance from the already adequate turbo radiator. Thoughts? Has any one used one?
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docwyte Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:03 am
Much better fitting options out there, like the Wizard or Ron Davis radiator if you're planning on getting away from stock
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pormgb Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:59 am
Buy a set of headers made for the car, not worth the pain and time trying to adapt manifolds or other headers.
I also just upgraded from 2002 Camaro manifolds to headers with dual 2.5" pipes, the performance gains are significant.
I also just upgraded from 2002 Camaro manifolds to headers with dual 2.5" pipes, the performance gains are significant.
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Rich L. Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:05 pm
I switched from a turbo radiator to a Wizard and it did not help my overheating issues at all. Then I vented the hood and cooling was much improved. The Wizard is a very tight fit but has all the same mounting points and hose fittings.
That's my $.02.
Rich
That's my $.02.
Rich
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BeaverDeceiver Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:21 pm
Rich L. wrote:I switched from a turbo radiator to a Wizard and it did not help my overheating issues at all. Then I vented the hood and cooling was much improved. The Wizard is a very tight fit but has all the same mounting points and hose fittings.
That's my $.02.
Rich
I looked at the Ron Davis radiators they all seem to be 2 row 1" tubes as is the Wizard. That is what the Lindsey Racing radiator is and it will fit in an NA 944 although the Wizard is a bit cheaper. Rich when you say tight fit how do you mean. Clearing the engine accessory drives or in the supports? I am also looking to do hood vents. Did you cut your hood or buy a fiberglass one? I am thinking about getting a GT racing fiberglass hood and adding their vents to it. If you have a pic of the vents you have. I'd really like to see it.
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Rich L. Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:53 am
BeaverDeceiver wrote:Rich when you say tight fit how do you mean. Clearing the engine accessory drives or in the supports?
I mostly mean the supports. The fans go on and space to the f-body accessory drive is reasonable. But getting the radiator in on it's mounts was way more difficult than the stock turbo rad. The Wizard went in, but it's exactly the biggest that would make it in there.
And here are my hood vents.
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From the underside of the hood.
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jpkinerk Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:09 pm
I recently swapped out my used Turbo radiator for a new Turbo radiator and the difference was noticable. I never hit higher than about 210F on the street (it was about 75 degrees outside), when I was hitting the typical LS 230F in stop and go traffic before. I'll be hitting the track for the first time at Putnam May 9th, so I'll let you know the verdict. I'm caustiously optimistic at the moment though. Running stock Turbo fans at the moment too. Kind of hard to beat the fitment around my hoses and such, so I'm hoping it works.
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BeaverDeceiver Sun May 03, 2015 2:15 pm
Thanks Guys I appreciate the insight!
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Tony D59 Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:52 pm
Do you guys know the model # for the griffin and the rod davis radiators? My car is strictly for the track so trying to do this once...
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docwyte Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:34 am
You get the Ron Davis radiator from Renegade Hybrids. Not sure Ron Davis sells them on their own
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:28 am
will there cooling system work in a track only enviroment or will i have to add anything? from what i have read here hood vents are a must. what about the water pump? should i go with electric?
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docwyte Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:34 am
Don't need an electric water pump.
Depends where you live, if you're running AC, are you doing sprints or enduros, etc.
I've had to add a secondary radiator but most people haven't had to do that. I do still have AC though, so having the condenser in front of the radiator doesn't help...
Depends where you live, if you're running AC, are you doing sprints or enduros, etc.
I've had to add a secondary radiator but most people haven't had to do that. I do still have AC though, so having the condenser in front of the radiator doesn't help...
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:36 am
No ac,enduro, full track build
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:37 am
Do you know the model of radiator,
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docwyte Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:11 pm
I'm running the Ron Davis, with a full fan shroud and 16" Spal fan that runs on high. I've got 4 hood vents, custom ducting and have added the auxiliary radiator from a 2004-2007 Audi S4.
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:14 pm
And you track your car I'm guessing? We're did you put second rad and how do you vent/burp the system?
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docwyte Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:41 pm
Yes, I track the car here in Colorado. So the bad combination of high ambient temps and thin air.
Radiator is V mounted on the passenger side, gets air ducted by the lower part of the grill and the fog light hole.
Gets burped normally, the overflow tank is still the highest part of the system.
Radiator is V mounted on the passenger side, gets air ducted by the lower part of the grill and the fog light hole.
Gets burped normally, the overflow tank is still the highest part of the system.
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:03 pm
any chance of getting some pictures of your setup?
Thx
Thx
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:04 pm
I'm in the southern New York, good air but gets really hot in summer..
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Tony D59 Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:05 pm
What size oil cooler are you running? Sorry for all the questions
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Admin Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:39 pm
Just to add another source. We at TPC also offer a complete Dual Pass radiator with fans, shroud, bottom bracket, hoses, clamps, plumbed for stock GM and 944 and all needed HW.
Radiator - 789.99 - all accessories
Bracket - 124.99
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Radiator - 789.99 - all accessories
Bracket - 124.99
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turbobob924 Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:23 pm
late to post but interesting in learning more.
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Admin Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:55 pm
We have a new pricing on the Radiator.
TPC Dual Pass Radiator (LS1 Design) with hoses and brackets $599
Dual Fan Shroud. $149
We also offer a stock Turbo replacement with Hoses for $325.
Stock Fan Shroud. (Fit stock location) $149
TPC Dual Pass Radiator (LS1 Design) with hoses and brackets $599
Dual Fan Shroud. $149
We also offer a stock Turbo replacement with Hoses for $325.
Stock Fan Shroud. (Fit stock location) $149
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chris_f Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:54 pm
What is the core thickness on the TPC radiator?
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Bmillar Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:12 pm
I've got a 91' S2 about to undergo LS1 conversion. Radiator is "new" only about 1 year old.
Is the S2 radiator the same as the turbo radiator that many guys are using?
My radiator fans make the car sound like a jet engine about to take off. Is there a quieter alternative?
I'm in a hot part of the country and I want to run AC. What's the BEST cooling solution possible?
Is the S2 radiator the same as the turbo radiator that many guys are using?
My radiator fans make the car sound like a jet engine about to take off. Is there a quieter alternative?
I'm in a hot part of the country and I want to run AC. What's the BEST cooling solution possible?
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