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zambon · Post by **zambon** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm

I am planning to upgrade to a Wicked cool radiator. http://www.cmwraceparts.com/New_Folder/New1.html
I am thinking of using a 24"x19" or 26"x19" (AC is currently removed).
This radiator is 3in thick.
There was a thread on the other site discussing this, but not much was concluded other than the correct dimensions.
I am just wondering what the people here think of this plan?

Mericet · Post by **Mericet** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:41 am

If nothing else, I would like to know as well. I need to replace my radiator too.

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:43 pm

I have the same issue on my milano last weekend on the track. It just gets too hot. I was thinking Greg Gordon must have hit this issue with his supercharger but perhaps in the street it has enough cool down time to make it. How do you plan on mounting the fan?
-Tom P.

zambon · Post by **zambon** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:17 pm

Not organized enough to have a fan mounting plan at this point. Do you think I will have fan mounting difficulties?

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:52 pm

Well I think the fan cage is bolted to the radiator itself so something would have to be worked out. Its dark outside so I cant check it out right now but AFAIK it bolts to the top and bottom rails of the radiator. Im surprised that a heavy duty radiator is not readily available.

zambon · Post by **zambon** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:41 pm

There is the Tom Zat one, but it costs a mint. I need to nickel and dime where I can. This radiator has been fitted to a Milano at least once that I know of. Therefore it can be done.
I dont know how much work it will take though.

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:02 am

Nizam said his car stays under 225 with a new stock radiator on willow springs. A new radiator is 350 bucks though.

zambon · Post by **zambon** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:27 pm

Stock things on these cars tend not to suck. Too bad I am an economic joke right now... Plus, the Wicked Cool radiator should be lighter due to its aluminum construction. The extreme front of the car is a good place to save some weight.
My car with the cooling problem is out of commission anyway. I plan use it for developing my engine project. That way I will be able to fun my new 3l gold while I am piecing together my engine project over countless months. I will be able to test fit everything on the car that is parked (plumbing and SC mounting). Then I will pull the motor for rebouilding. When it is finished, I will swap it into the Gold.
Hmm, my new Gold has a 2.5l radiator. Damn, that thing might not be up to the task of cooling the 3l in the Mexican desert...

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:03 pm

I called garcia racing and they said there is a two core and three core radiator available for the milano. 3 core for 3 liter. Hes checking on price but I doubt its cheap.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:18 pm

Do you have heat problems right now or is it just "just in case"? A huge radiator is a good way to add weight. You do fill it with water/stuff you know.

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:31 pm

Im afraid its hitting 250 by the end a 20 minute hard run. Its fine on the street and cools down pretty quick but its going get hotter as summer progresses so I have to do something now. This car still has the AC condensor blocking the radiator so thats part of the problem.

zambon · Post by **zambon** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:35 am

I have had heat problems with one of my cars as well.
Mats,
You are right. Extra water is going to result in more weight. Damn.

tomp · Post by **tomp** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:54 am

Just get some carbon fiber water. Of course then youll need a clear radiator so everyone can see it.

RSAE · Post by **RSAE** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:35 pm

Hi Everyone,

I know this thread has been dormant for awhile, but I just ran across it and we installed a Wicked Cool in our race car last week. It wasn't exactly plug and play, but once we got started, it went pretty smoothly. The radiator is designed for a Chevrolet, so the outlets are close to the correct spots. The big issue was locating the radiator vertically in the car and after brainstorming in Lowe's, we ended up using 2x4 brackets with high density foam. We bent the brackets to the height we needed and then used the foam to get a nice compressed fit in the bottom channel of the radiator with said brackets. We put a couple of holes into the crossmember to secure the brackets and trimmed the "flaps" on either side to expose all of the core. On top we were able to reuse the stock rubber block and it fits nice and snug with very little wiggle. Still left to do is mount a fan, but we will be using a low-profile Spahl unit. Hopefully we won't have any more on-track cooling issues. Here are some pictures.

1. Finished bracket with foam
2. Bottom of radiator with foam placed in channel
3. Installed

-damen

Mericet · Post by **Mericet** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:02 am

Nice. How is the preperation coming along for this year's One Lap?