Calais Turbo

Yeti · 02-02-09, 21:30

My Aussie Desert Coolers set up:

Alloy Radiator, shroud and thermos for under $900

XCHASE · 02-02-09, 21:35

Thats a serious looking set up right there! Wow looks pretty nice, Is that all assembled and welded together? cant see in the picture? cheers Yeti.

Yeti · 02-02-09, 21:37

Come ready to install so radiator is finished as is the shroud. As easy as dropping in the radiator then fitting the thermo fans with shroud on top. The shroud and radiator are separate pieces.

jdcustom · 02-02-09, 21:44

try race raditors in dandenong, vic, they do real nice work last commodore one i got was $660 a1 quality

HSVQUE · 05-02-09, 19:24

My mate got one from Race Radiators to.. Nice bit of gear.. I know some people who have had problems with Aussie Desert Coolers not doing what they have asked..

PWR also have awesome quality stuff.. My old VL had a PWR cooler and the finish was wicked.

Rob

XCHASE · 05-02-09, 19:47

I wanted a good quality finish with equal welds etc. Something that comes off the production line than individual wobbly welds. I like the wobbly look but not for this application. I hope the PWR will be in by tommorrow

poohkies · 07-02-09, 19:22

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Originally Posted by XCHASE

Hey guys as the title states im looking to upgrade the radiator in the next week and i have read many reviews thru a range of different forums, regarding most brands. but havent found much info on radiators in VL's

I have a VLT thats running 400+rwhp i drive it on the street and also take it out to the race track but its cooling system is not working to well on track. 2 laps and its frying! Red lining and de-tuning.

Its running a new standard radiator at the moment, and standard belt driven fan. My intercooler blocks a lot of flow and the car sits on around half temp always around town.

Let me know what you have and whats worked for you. I want to hear the negatives too.

I dont want to buy twice.

Please dont say! i have a standard radiator and thermos. Only want reviews on aftermarket radiators.
Either PWR, ARE, RV DESSERT, or even ADRAD or ebay ****tys

If your selling something new PM me.
Ill do thermos next.!

it might be something else, water pump, get your radiator checked,

i've had heaps of problems with heat on my car for months, found that the plate on the drivers side of the radiator had dropped, so my radiator was only running through the tank and not the radiator, put that in, car doesn't get over 88 degree's

MICKYYYY · 08-02-09, 09:26

I know alot of people using PWR and they have all been happy. You just have to make sure its setup properly and u will not have a problem

PSI-EFI · 08-02-09, 15:31

my old man has a desert cooler 4 core and this w.e was the 5th time its been out for repairs in 12 months..

all ****ty problems..

2-top tank leaks
1- bottom tank leaks
2- kneck leacks

when will it turn ****ing right..

96 vs ss · 09-02-09, 16:21

Xchase how did the pwr hold up on the track dude?

Weezy · 09-02-09, 16:28

I was down the track with him on Sunday - Didnt go over half way on the gauge all day running 20psi 2 races at 6 laps each race

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JET-086 · 09-02-09, 16:39

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Originally Posted by ATMO_BT1

My 4 core

Where from and how much?

I just got a 4 core radiator today, I also told him to delete the tranny cooler fittings and piping in the tank. Cost me $490.

96 vs ss · 09-02-09, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Weezy

I was down the track with him on Sunday - Didnt go over half way on the gauge all day running 20psi 2 races at 6 laps each race

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should it be cooler then that with a PWR or is that about normal...

XCHASE · 09-02-09, 19:15

I thought it might sit cooler as it sat on half temp driving around town before and still does now l. But the cooling on track remains at half temp flat out like Weezy said. 200+kph around the track smoking the tires out of corners and basically driving it like it was stolen. I managed to get 8 laps out of it before it moved up one bar on the gauge, Im more than happy with this result. As before i could only get 2 laps with a brand new standard radiator.[IMG]

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Danny_Boy · 09-02-09, 23:06

looks good... and seems to peforme pretty well

how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking?

XCHASE · 10-02-09, 06:20

There not the cheapest Alloy radiator on the market. You wont get much change from a G after coolant and cap. IMO i highly recommend it.

burchenal · 10-02-09, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCHASE

There not the cheapest Alloy radiator on the market. You wont get much change from a G after coolant and cap. IMO i highly recommend it.

Second that, PWR make some great products.

tezz28 · 17-06-09, 16:21

I bought one from Nathan @ Just Alloy Radiators,wrapped with it!Its 52mm thick triple core and pass and fully polished,cost me $550 and he looked after the shipping.

Now I just need to finish my bloody engine,oh and paint and driveline!

HTURBO · 11-08-11, 16:09

Been thinking about buying a better radiator. I was just looking at the PWR website. It says nothing about a VL turbo radiator. Just says VL 6Cyl. Are they a 3 core radiator??
Thanks
http://www.pwr.com.au/#/view=products/st=Holden
Part number: PWR1017

[T]Matty · 11-08-11, 16:51

a better rad wont make your car run colder... Thats what you have a thermostat for..

It will keep it at running temp better..

02-02-09, 21:30	#26
Yeti UONP - Coming Back! Join Date: 09-05-04 Location: VIC, CHOP SUEY! Car: Trader Rating: (55)	My Aussie Desert Coolers set up: Alloy Radiator, shroud and thermos for under $900 __________________ Part Legend, Part DEVIL - All Mannn

02-02-09, 21:35	#27
XCHASE CHAFIN SINCE "98" Join Date: 26-07-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Trader Rating: (19)	Thats a serious looking set up right there! Wow looks pretty nice, Is that all assembled and welded together? cant see in the picture? cheers Yeti. __________________ Mr Transmissions 07 55385788 CK Racing Developments 0451 372 955 BOSS DIFFS 08 8387-0178

02-02-09, 21:37	#28
Yeti UONP - Coming Back! Join Date: 09-05-04 Location: VIC, CHOP SUEY! Car: Trader Rating: (55)	Come ready to install so radiator is finished as is the shroud. As easy as dropping in the radiator then fitting the thermo fans with shroud on top. The shroud and radiator are separate pieces. __________________ Part Legend, Part DEVIL - All Mannn

02-02-09, 21:44	#29
jdcustom Gold Members Join Date: 19-06-02 Location: Melbourne, mornington Car: Trader Rating: (23)	try race raditors in dandenong, vic, they do real nice work last commodore one i got was $660 a1 quality __________________ JD Custom Automotive ph. 03 5975 7008 plenums from $800, piping kits $600, dyno tuning ls1, ls2, ba-fg, hptuners/vcm suite .

05-02-09, 19:47	#31
XCHASE CHAFIN SINCE "98" Join Date: 26-07-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Trader Rating: (19)	I wanted a good quality finish with equal welds etc. Something that comes off the production line than individual wobbly welds. I like the wobbly look but not for this application. I hope the PWR will be in by tommorrow __________________ Mr Transmissions 07 55385788 CK Racing Developments 0451 372 955 BOSS DIFFS 08 8387-0178

05-02-09, 19:24	#30
HSVQUE Nothing to Prove Join Date: 30-01-03 Location: Melbourne, . Car: Holdon Trader Rating: (6)	My mate got one from Race Radiators to.. Nice bit of gear.. I know some people who have had problems with Aussie Desert Coolers not doing what they have asked.. PWR also have awesome quality stuff.. My old VL had a PWR cooler and the finish was wicked. Rob

08-02-09, 09:26	#33
MICKYYYY Player Join Date: 07-02-06 Location: Sydney, where???? Car: Trader Rating: (0)	I know alot of people using PWR and they have all been happy. You just have to make sure its setup properly and u will not have a problem __________________ Wanted EF/EL sedan including XR6 automatic in good immaculate condition with under 120,000 kms. WILL PAY FINDERS FEE

08-02-09, 15:31	#34
PSI-EFI Official Member Join Date: 16-01-07 Location: VIC, west Car: hj coupe 5litre, vp exec 6 (write off), vx s pac Trader Rating: (0)	my old man has a desert cooler 4 core and this w.e was the 5th time its been out for repairs in 12 months.. all **ty problems.. 2-top tank leaks 1- bottom tank leaks 2- kneck leacks when will it turn **ing right..

09-02-09, 16:21	#35
96 vs ss Official Member Join Date: 22-07-08 Location: VIC, western suburbia Car: Trader Rating: (2)	Xchase how did the pwr hold up on the track dude?

09-02-09, 19:15	#39
XCHASE CHAFIN SINCE "98" Join Date: 26-07-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Trader Rating: (19)	I thought it might sit cooler as it sat on half temp driving around town before and still does now l. But the cooling on track remains at half temp flat out like Weezy said. 200+kph around the track smoking the tires out of corners and basically driving it like it was stolen. I managed to get 8 laps out of it before it moved up one bar on the gauge, Im more than happy with this result. As before i could only get 2 laps with a brand new standard radiator.[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Mr Transmissions 07 55385788 CK Racing Developments 0451 372 955 BOSS DIFFS 08 8387-0178 Last edited by XCHASE; 09-02-09 at 19:17.

09-02-09, 23:06	#40
Danny_Boy MYGMH-6 Join Date: 27-10-07 Location: VIC, Melb, S.E suburbs Car: VL BERLINA 88 - in the build Trader Rating: (9)	looks good... and seems to peforme pretty well how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking?

10-02-09, 06:20	#41
XCHASE CHAFIN SINCE "98" Join Date: 26-07-08 Location: SA, Adelaide Car: Trader Rating: (19)	There not the cheapest Alloy radiator on the market. You wont get much change from a G after coolant and cap. IMO i highly recommend it. __________________ Mr Transmissions 07 55385788 CK Racing Developments 0451 372 955 BOSS DIFFS 08 8387-0178

17-06-09, 16:21	#43
tezz28 Player Join Date: 15-06-09 Location: Sydney, Penrith Car: Trader Rating: (0)	I bought one from Nathan @ Just Alloy Radiators,wrapped with it!Its 52mm thick triple core and pass and fully polished,cost me $550 and he looked after the shipping. Now I just need to finish my bloody engine,oh and paint and driveline!

11-08-11, 16:09	#44
HTURBO Pushing Limits Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: VIC, Gippsland Car: 05 VZ HSV Clubsport R8 daily / VL calais turbo manual / 05 CRF450R Trader Rating: (3)	Been thinking about buying a better radiator. I was just looking at the PWR website. It says nothing about a VL turbo radiator. Just says VL 6Cyl. Are they a 3 core radiator?? Thanks http://www.pwr.com.au/#/view=products/st=Holden Part number: PWR1017 __________________ Sorry Sir, l'll stop drinking & Surfing

11-08-11, 16:51	#45
[T]Matty RIP VLT Join Date: 16-11-04 Location: QLD, Sunny Coast Car: 2012 ExtraCab Hilux 4X4, RB30DET 180SX Trader Rating: (19)	a better rad wont make your car run colder... Thats what you have a thermostat for.. It will keep it at running temp better.. __________________ [NOJ37]