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Old 08-18-2022, 03:34 AM   #1
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upgrade aux coolers or just main radiator?

I'm going to be taking the front nose off in a few weeks for some aero stuff and was wondering if it's worth it (as I track the car) to upgrade the aux coolers. I figure the main radiator is easy enough but I've seen where some say it'd worth the upgrade and some say they are barely bigger.



So looking for some inputs from those that have done it. If you just did the main, do you wish you did the aux? Or those thst did all 3, do u wish you would have gone main and saved a few $.
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Old 08-18-2022, 08:14 AM   #2
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Hey there... I think you are referring to the HX and the RAD correct?
I know the below system is very popular not only for being holding alot more capacity but in the ability to cool faster... I dont have these yet, gonna start with an HX expansion tank first...


https://weaponxmotorsports.com/colle...nt=37717913425
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Old 08-18-2022, 08:15 AM   #3
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For what it is worth.. If i was racing in AZ... i would upgrade to the system i sent you.
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Old 08-18-2022, 01:37 PM   #4
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I have the 3 WeaponX ht xch on my build. Even with ported sc and bottom/top pully change she runs cool even in 90 degree heat. I don't race the car so no experience there.
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Old 08-18-2022, 01:38 PM   #5
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PLM exchanger 395 same size thickness as the all the rest (prospeed, weaponX, and speed engineering), they also have a thinner version. I've had the thicker unit on 2 years no trouble seems to be working well if the temp is 100 outside the blower is 10 degrees over ambient.

outside temp 100 degrees
IAT 1 100
IAT 2 110
IAT 3 124

I had no way to log when I used the stock exchanger now I do but it seems solid.

What if you did the PLM and the LPE or Cordes front mount tank instead of a more expensive unit. I think most help will come from capacity over better cores like afco or Bell.

AFCO 3 system setup $1500 plus
Weapon X 3 system setup $1300 seen it as low as 900 or 879.00
C&R Primary $895.00
Prospeed $799.00 Primary
ADM $599.00 Primary
Speed Engineering $519.00 3 system setup
PLM Private Label manufacturing $395 Thick Primary
PLM Private Label manufacturing $345 Thin Primary
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Old 08-18-2022, 06:15 PM   #6
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None, Go Interchiller.
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Old 08-18-2022, 06:28 PM   #7
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None, Go Interchiller.
He tracks the car.
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Old 08-18-2022, 06:33 PM   #8
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He tracks the car.

Darn it. If only someone can figure out how to keep the compressor always running or better yet an electric compressor dedicated to just the interchiller.
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Old 08-18-2022, 07:08 PM   #9
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Darn it. If only someone can figure out how to keep the compressor always running or better yet an electric compressor dedicated to just the interchiller.
Gm has hybrid cars I think it's been done.
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Old 08-18-2022, 09:14 PM   #10
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If I could find / knew when weapon x would have a sale on their 3, id just go that route. But I'll look into that PLM 2 inch version.
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Old 08-19-2022, 04:27 AM   #11
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If I could find / knew when weapon x would have a sale on their 3, id just go that route. But I'll look into that PLM 2 inch version.
You just missed their sale.
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Old 08-19-2022, 08:01 AM   #12
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He tracks the car.
I just got my ZL1 a few weeks ago and had been looking at the interchiller. I don't really track my street cars but living in Florida the ambient temps are well up into the 90s pretty regularly and this seemed like a good option. Why do you not want to use an interchiller if you're tracking?
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Old 08-19-2022, 11:05 AM   #13
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I just got my ZL1 a few weeks ago and had been looking at the interchiller. I don't really track my street cars but living in Florida the ambient temps are well up into the 90s pretty regularly and this seemed like a good option. Why do you not want to use an interchiller if you're tracking?
Because the AC compressor shuts off at WOT.
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Old 08-19-2022, 11:32 AM   #14
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What is an acceptable ratio from ambiant, IAT1-3?

A recent drive found this on a mix of freeway and back road...

Ambient (76) + IAT.1 (79) + IAT.3 (117)
Ambient (89) + IAT.1 (91) + IAT.3 (129)

I have NO cooling mods yet...
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