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My New Radiators are here!!!

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  1. ndpendant

    ndpendant Formula Junior

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    #1 ndpendant, Apr 21, 2011
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    I got to see the new radiators fabricated by Saldana Racing today, and they look great. All the measurements on the new ones are within 1mm of the old rads and most are directly spot on. The welds are fantastic and they should go in tomorrow. WE will be able to use the original fans on the new radiators as they made the exact same casings but TIG welded the frames and cores. I went to the shop to take a few pics and Ill post them here.
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  2. roadracer311

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    Wow! Gorgeous!
     
  3. PAP 348

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    Thats what im talking about! AWESOME! :D:D

    How much mate?? Ill take two when mine rust out. :eek::eek:
     
  4. ndpendant

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    The set was $1,200.00 Custom built, all inlets and outlets, plugs etc included. The fans are from my car. I believe the large radiator was actually less than the small one since the larger one is a stock size core but the passenger side was fully mocked up. I dont know if subsequent pricing may be less since the prototype work has been done.
    Nd.
     
  5. PAP 348

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    Cheers mate! :):)
     
  6. AceMaster

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    They look fantastic...now waste no time getting them installed!! :)
     
  7. since-15

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    Nicely done! They may outlast the car!
     
  8. PAP 348

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    Of course they will, the radiators wont rust. :eek::eek:
     
  9. Monteman

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  10. malex

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    Very very nice. Just out of curiosity, what's the weight difference between aluminum and OEM radiators?
     
  11. Dohangs

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    Nice radiators!!
     
  12. ndpendant

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    I didnt weigh them, good question. they are pretty light actually. the frames are very rigid and the welds are heavy. I dont think they weigh more than the brass/copper ones that come out.
     
  13. vvassallo

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    I notice there are no attachment points for the fans. How are you going to mount them to the radiators?
     
  14. F355Bob

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    Are the radiators the same on a 348 as on a F355?
     
  15. PAP 348

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    Whoops, I just noticed that also. :eek::eek:
     
  16. Andretti Molletti

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    I think he's going to drill a few holes..

    But it looks fantastic. Real craftsmanship !!! TOP!
    Its a pitty you cant see them any more after replacing.
     
  17. Jagbuff

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    ...drill baby drill!
     
  18. Ricambi America

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    Paul - They're gorgeous !! Almost a shame to tuck them into the car.
     
  19. tcannon

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    Beautiful work! It is a shame to have to hide them inside of the car. I felt the same way about my Hill Engineering TO bearing unit. It is too bad that these beautiful parts have to be covered up.
     
  20. Etcetera

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    Those are cool.
     
  21. brent Lachelt

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    If I ever need new radiators I will be going with those. They are awesome!!
     
  22. ndpendant

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    The frames around the cores are the same size as the OEM and there are square bolts and nuts that will get drilled through the frames. New hardware to be used. Can also tap the frame to accept a direct screw but will use the hardware as designed. We need to find the rubber stripping that goes around them. Should be able to see them through the door strakes a little, but yeah they do look really freaking good.
    Nd
     
  23. Toddston

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    Damn! In silver they would make beautiful earrings!!
     
  24. eyboro

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    Looks great; what does it cost to do something like this?
     
  25. ndpendant

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    The Radiators were $1200 for the pair as delivered. The remove and replace labor was estimated at about 4-5 hours with the fan attachments, new fluids fill and bleed, etc. The rads had to be sent back to Saldana racing, one time for a flange to be welded that was not correct, but heard from the shop today, and therye perfect now. going to go in tomorrow I hope. My new modular 360 wheels are having the hubs milled TODAY so those should be ready tomorrow for pick up and the new (shoes) Pirellis have arrived for mount and balance. then a 4 corner suspension alignment and lowering of the chassis and we should be rocking! Also redrilled and replaced the oil plugs, welded a new reverse gear flange to protect from an inadvertant shift, replaced the shift linkage and adjusted it. Fluids all around and regular check ups for the season.
    Will post mounted radiator pics when I get them from the shop.
    Nd
     

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