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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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2 or 3 row radiator

dose any no if any 2 or 3 row radiators are made for the 3ed gen tl or do i have to custom fit one ?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:29 AM
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what do you need an upgraded radiator for? just wondering
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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2nd that
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Well for one the all aluminum rads look way better and im building a j36 and supercharging it so y not get a better rad
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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The factory did a good job, there's a lot of headroom built in. I haven't seen many people complaining even with turbos and a front mount intercooler blocking some airflow. Many track their cars, running flat out for 15 minutes at a time with no problems.

The core is already aluminum so you're going to be paying a lot, most are around $400-$600 for a couple of aluminum end tanks.

If you do it, you might as well get the biggest baddest that will fit. If none are made, there are a couple of good manufacturers that will make them to your measurements and options (tranny or engine oil cooler, flow direction, hose location, electric or mechanical fan, etc.). If you do go aftermarket, it's a good idea to have an engine oil cooler built into the radiator since you have the supercharger.
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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This place boggles my mind sometimes.

Building a frankenmotor and supercharging it...

Yet has to ask radiator questions. :/
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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It's usually ppl who have money and pay for everything. As the saying goes, "bought, not built"

Not saying OP is though.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Lol i no i can have a custon one made for me i was just wondering if there was one out of the box i can grab to make life ez and i didnt even think of the oil so see it dosent hurt to ask
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Why cant folks just answer the guys question?
Fact, more rows = better cooling.
Everyone is a wiseguy.
Daniel, personally I dont know of any places that sell them but if I run across some i will post for you bro.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Royce Davis
Why cant folks just answer the guys question?
Fact, more rows = better cooling.
Everyone is a wiseguy.
Daniel, personally I dont know of any places that sell them but if I run across some i will post for you bro.
but thats the thing, there are none made....

and if you read IHC post, you'll realize that an aftermarket radiator is not needed.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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might be able to get one from these guys but looks like you need to buy in bulk so might have to sell off a few on ebay.
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/high...for-acura.html
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
but thats the thing, there are none made....

and if you read IHC post, you'll realize that an aftermarket radiator is not needed.
Well IHC is entitled to his opinion but the fact remains more rows will cool easier and faster.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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^the fact remains that our turbo guys are still running the OEM radiator...
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Your link is rather irrelavent, but good try. As IHC stated our radiators will suffice. If OP is worry about heat after j36 with SC then OP will need to find an alternative to cooling i.e. intercooler, meth kit, etc.

We have had numerous members still running OEM radiators with SC/TC for years with no issues.

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