2.0L LSJ Performance Tech 205hp Supercharged SS tuner version. 200 lb-ft of torque.

Aluminum Radiator!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:36 AM
  #1  
bowtiemadness's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: 06-09-10
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
From: Clevelad,OH
Aluminum Radiator!!!

Hey guys HAD AN IDEA ON MY 06 COBALT SS/SC to add an aluminum radiator for a better look and keep coolant at a cooler temp would anyone know where I could purchase one at a decent price that looks cool and does anyone have pics of theirs? Also it probably sounds stupid but I have seen many intercoolers painted with brand names and such in black and I was wondering if its possible to do this to the aluminum rad? Would anyone know a proper procedure for this?? thanx
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:38 AM
  #2  
ls1fbody's Avatar
Haz l33t wheelz.
 
Joined: 09-14-07
Posts: 18,883
Likes: 3
From: Costa Mesa CA
we have an aluminum radiator.

and it has no problems keeping the car cool.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:47 PM
  #3  
selfinfliction's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: 06-23-05
Posts: 8,004
Likes: 0
From: ky
you definitely should install a 4 core radiator and post back with how it added 27whp
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:12 PM
  #4  
bowtiemadness's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: 06-09-10
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
From: Clevelad,OH
Originally Posted by ls1fbody
we have an aluminum radiator.

and it has no problems keeping the car cool.
just what im looking for how much the run? and hows u paint yours or did it come like that?
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:16 PM
  #5  
BLAZIN07SS's Avatar
I'm too JDM for you
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: 06-05-07
Posts: 16,357
Likes: 1
From: Miami, Florida
the stock radiator is fine. besides what you have in front of the car is an AC condensor, then your stock heat exchanger, then your radiator
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:25 PM
  #6  
ls1fbody's Avatar
Haz l33t wheelz.
 
Joined: 09-14-07
Posts: 18,883
Likes: 3
From: Costa Mesa CA
Originally Posted by bowtiemadness
just what im looking for how much the run? and hows u paint yours or did it come like that?
Stock is aluminum is what i meant.

I painted my aftermarket intercooler.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:28 PM
  #7  
trey ss's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 07-27-09
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 0
From: Proctorville OH
lol at this thread
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:32 PM
  #8  
donkeyballs's Avatar
Platinum Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: 03-08-10
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 1
From: buffalo
Originally Posted by trey ss
lol at this thread
it will be 50 pages by tomorrow
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:33 PM
  #9  
USMCFieldMP's Avatar
Rattlesnake Race Shop
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: 06-08-06
Posts: 15,725
Likes: 410
From: Fort Worth, TX
Stock Radiator is aluminum and is rated to like 700hp or something ridiculous like that.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:37 PM
  #10  
trey ss's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 07-27-09
Posts: 1,868
Likes: 0
From: Proctorville OH
Originally Posted by donkeyballs
it will be 50 pages by tomorrow
the funny thang is ur prolly right... mark my words there will be some funny posts lmao if it doesnt die off hah
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:39 PM
  #11  
donkeyballs's Avatar
Platinum Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: 03-08-10
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 1
From: buffalo
Originally Posted by trey ss
the funny thang is ur prolly right... mark my words there will be some funny posts lmao if it doesnt die off hah
I'll bump it in the morn.. just for you
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 09:02 AM
  #12  
selfinfliction's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: 06-23-05
Posts: 8,004
Likes: 0
From: ky
Originally Posted by ls1fbody

I painted my aftermarket intercooler.
nothing like putting a barrier between the fins and air, considering that paint doesn't let the aluminum do what it's supposed to lol

the only thing you should put on a cooler system is a thermal dispersant, not a paint... that's why i also lol every time someone brags about their newly powder coated superchargers lol
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 09:03 AM
  #13  
BLAZIN07SS's Avatar
I'm too JDM for you
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: 06-05-07
Posts: 16,357
Likes: 1
From: Miami, Florida
Originally Posted by selfinfliction
nothing like putting a barrier between the fins and air, considering that paint doesn't let the aluminum do what it's supposed to lol

the only thing you should put on a cooler system is a thermal dispersant, not a paint... that's why i also lol every time someone brags about their newly powder coated superchargers lol
you can powdercoat with a thermal dispersant
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Spanky's Monkey
Parts
37
Mar 7, 2016 06:06 PM
cavfiredesire
Parts
1
Oct 3, 2015 08:02 PM
nathan112i
Featured Car Showcase
41
Sep 30, 2015 07:12 PM
katahdin_lubricants
General Cobalt
3
Sep 20, 2015 07:24 PM
GM_Mike
Pictures & Videos
11
Sep 19, 2015 02:43 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:09 PM.