Best bang for buck track use mod list ...

RaceTech · Postby **RaceTech** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:46 am

Looks like a well setup car, but the engine mods are a little vague in terms of if it's a built forged engine or not ... For the $ if its not then its too much IMO.

Anything else around you guys know of ? Ideally NB ?

Thanks

mazmad · Postby **mazmad** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:01 pm

Hi guys

Interesting topic, I am also about to start prepping an NB for the track. Obviously differing ways to go about it depending on what your desired endpoint is.

Probably a stupid question, but why the alloy radiator? Weight or performance?

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:20 pm

Ally is cheaper then oem. Also can be got in thicker sections for increased cooling capacity.

Weight would be more then oem as oem is already ally but with plastic tanks.

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Apu · Postby **Apu** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:36 pm

I'd argue that an alloy radiator is cheaper.

I bought an OEM replacement from Mania for a very reasonable price and it has a thicker core as it was meant for the auto models - apparently the auto models have thicker cores.

Give them a call and see if they have any left.

RaceTech · Postby **RaceTech** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:09 pm

Upgraded alloy radiator is for more efficient cooling not less weight.

I use a PWR radiator with a large pulling fan. Its approx 57mm thick off the top of my head.

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:51 pm

Apu wrote:I'd argue that an alloy radiator is cheaper.

I bought an OEM replacement from Mania for a very reasonable price and it has a thicker core as it was meant for the auto models - apparently the auto models have thicker cores.

Give them a call and see if they have any left.

How many $ apu. Yes I also have an oem auto radiator.

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Apu · Postby **Apu** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:55 pm

From memory, less than $200. As for "far more efficient cooling"...I don't think I've seen/heard of anyone having cooling issues with a properly functioning standard radiator, so is there a benefit to be had there?

That said, I was looking for an alloy radiator to replace my standard one which was cracking but the one Mania had was a much better value proposition.

RaceTech · Postby **RaceTech** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:44 pm

The PWR 57mm radiator is $950

My car is a built 2f racecar and is used in the 1hr series, i doubt very much that the oem radiator is capable of doing the same/better job than a larger alloy radiator.

Every race car ive owned that is one of the first few mods.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:01 pm

Yes, race car is different! I was thinking along the lines of "bang for buck track use"

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:36 pm

My PwR radiator broke, it was replaced with a Koyo under insurance.

The OEM radiator works great, the issue isn't the radiator rather appropriate ducting and avoiding heat soak.