I like the Fierro radiator. It fits nicely and the hose are orientated correctly. And it is ample in cooling capability.
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:57 am ] |
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What are yiou using in your buggy? Please post pics. I'm not sure what to use. Need advice. |
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| Author: | purplerail [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:09 am ] |
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i have not done a rail bu griffin has about anything or the can build 1 just my 2 cents. your rail looks like its alot closer to a ride than mine |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:17 am ] |
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I like the Fierro radiator. It fits nicely and the hose are orientated correctly. And it is ample in cooling capability.
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:34 am ] |
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I got a long way to go. cant wait to get to the woods |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
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I used an aluminum radiator from Universal Parts off ebay. It came with a really nice aluminum shroud and two Spal fans. I think it was around $500 for everything. I mounted it with two aluminum angles welded to the tanks and rubber grommets so it can move. If I did it again I would consider a top and bottom mount with rubber cushions to "pinch" it rather than "hang" it like I did. It's really solid as pictured but I don't know for how long! I just got a Spal fan controller that is programable and turns only one fan on at 50% until the temp climbs then it turns both on at 100%. It will cycle like that to regulate temp. I have a feeling if I'm moving on the street or something the fans won't run much. I think mine is 31" wide and maybe 14" high. I would have to double check those measurements. 
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:04 pm ] |
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Here is a front shot pretty early on in the build. (Don't worry extra tubes have been added to replace the tube cut for the gas tank!) 
You can see the Spal fans from this angle a little better. They were mounted in the shroud when I got it. Pricey but very nice stuff. They have a ton of selections for inlet and outlet placement and sizes. You can find them by searching on ebay for "sand rail radiator". 
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:41 pm ] |
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I like how you mounted the tank I might use some of your ideas. How many gallon tank? I might mount mine like that. |
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:10 pm ] |
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Don't know about ya'll but me I like the rad in the back way back I have this hot water thingy about me  
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| Author: | RailHomie [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:13 pm ] |
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hey fortydegnorth, do you have a better picture of those shock mounts? I like that idea. Really nice setup, by the way. Pat |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:15 pm ] |
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Some of what I did. 
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:17 pm ] |
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AHHHHH very nice 
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:18 pm ] |
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That gives me some more ideas. I need some space to run the lower rad hose and never tought about welding pipe to it. How low are the head pipes hanging? I might have a clearence issue there. Do you have a welder for alum? |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:59 pm ] |
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I personally like madmike's upper and lower mounts better than mounting on the side tanks like I did. I am concerned about my lasting. I don't really have a good pic of the shock mount but could get one. The tank is an RCI, I believe its 12 gallons. I have mixed feelings on the tank also, they have been known to crack with off road use. I recently added straps to go over the top of the tank to hold it down tightly. Basically I'm unsure about everything it seems! |
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| Author: | danny [ Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:45 am ] |
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If you are on a budget go to your local junkyard and get one for a 92-94 nissan maxima, it has duel fans mounted to the radiator,its small,looks decent,designed to cool a v6 and only costs 50 bucks |
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| Author: | Stevo [ Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:48 pm ] |
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[img][img]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd87/jem203/RADCV92.jpg[/img] Do you think this would cool suby? 17 tall, 14 wide, 2 inches thick[/img] |
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| Author: | ky-bc [ Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:02 pm ] |
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[quote='danny']If you are on a budget go to your local junkyard and get one for a 92-94 nissan maxima, it has duel fans mounted to the radiator,its small,looks decent,designed to cool a v6 and only costs 50 bucks[/quote] not a very good close up pic, but thats what I used
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| Author: | Huey [ Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:58 pm ] |
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Here my setup. The radiator is from a 91 to 94 Dodge Shadow. Is was cooling a 4 cylinder in the car and it only has a single fan. Pull-a-part is full of them. Good thing is, I can see over it because its short. I Don't know how well its going to work. I have only had it running where you see it. Waiting on Summer time for the real test. 
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| Author: | Stevo [ Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:19 pm ] |
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[quote='Steve'][img][img]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd87/jem203/RADCV92.jpg[/img] Do you think this would cool suby? 17 tall, 14 wide, 2 inches thick[/img][/quote] This rad is only 40 bucks and its compact. The fan is only 17 on ebay. Thats why I was thinking of getting one. |
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| Author: | Roy [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:50 pm ] |
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You guys that mount them right behind the seats are nuts. I wouldn't want mine that close to where I sit. Have you ever been scalded with boiling water mixed with antifreeze? It's an ugly sight. If I ran a W/C I would mount the radiator as far back as I could. Way back. |
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:24 pm ] |
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Roy thats what I said a page ago |
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| Author: | Roy [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:52 pm ] |
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[quote='rockrockets1']Roy thats what I said a page ago[/quote] Yeah  What HE said.
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| Author: | Huey [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:07 pm ] |
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Yea, I was a little worried also but I wanted the extra weight in front of the rear axle. I also mounted the gas tank in front of the radiator and changed the radiator cap from a 16lb to a 7 lb. |
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| Author: | CrazyD [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
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[quote='Huey']Yea, I was a little worried also but I wanted the extra weight in front of the rear axle. I also mounted the gas tank in front of the radiator and changed the radiator cap from a 16lb to a 7 lb.[/quote]well i am not worried about it. if it gets to hot you will come out of there besides alot more could go wrong besides a burn. the heck with it (RIDE) |
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| Author: | Dan [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:57 pm ] |
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I made a alum. shroud sealed to the rad.with a rubber gasket to minimize the chance of getting burnt.The fans blow to the rear across the motor and operate all the time when the engine is running. 
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| Author: | plumberbill [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:15 am ] |
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here's a couple pic's of my current install 
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