Looking for input on using an intercooler core as a radiator. Anyone using them on anything other than straight drag cars? I'm aware of the mini radiators that Speedfactory, FCS and DP make but if I'm not mistaken those cars are on ethanol fuels. I'm planning on keeping mine on gasoline and unfortunately I can only find intercooler cores in the dimensions I need. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

 

pretty sure a company like C&R will make a custom radiator to your specs

 

C&r
Spike radiators
Ron Davis

Will all make whatever dimensions you want.

 

I wonder what cores would work best..
A condense fin design like a Garrett or something less dense and maybe have quicker coolant flow like a cheaper core?

 

I have a SpeedFactory radiator on my vette. They will make you whatever size you need. I have also used custom sized Dewitts and C&R in the past with good luck.

 

What was wrong with the oem unit on the vette? What model is it?

 

OEM doesn't look as sick as the SpeedFactory custom radiators.

And extra bonus if it has -AN fittings.

 

OEM was in the way of all the other **** that got put in there. Most notably being the billet 80.

 

Gtx45?

 

I'm in the same boat, I'm thinking of making a custom radiator using an intercooler core.

 

Hi.
As far as my sense tells me an intercooler core is a high flow core , if you plan on using your car for longer than the average quartermile run i would stick to a radiator core. on the other hand some guys may argue that the radiator can only let trough as much or as little water as the thermostat allowes.

look into "electronic water pumps " if you wish to take some load off your engine

 

I'm aware of the company's mentioned and have contacted them but would really like to build the radiator on the car. My margin for error is 0 since I'm using -20 lines and those things don't like to flex. The Fluidyne with Spal fan and shroud that I have works awesome but I want to "tuck" the radiator to free up some room.

 

Will -16 not suffice?

 

I'm already using the -20 hose ends...

 

See tryna be all fancy and ****. Now look hahhaa