Radiators?

[KPC67]

I am currently looking into radiators for my car. I am kind of leaning towards the autorad setup. I have zero experience with this kind of thing and I know some of you are using them. I would like to hear your thoughts.

[69znc]

It depends on the engine and what demands. I run hot big blocks. I had a Davis, dual fan and it was excellent. I just put in a bigger engine and I changed to an AutoRad. THe ONLY reason was the last percentage is more focus on presentation than I personally think Davis is. Now if I was racing or make tremendous off road demands I probably would have stated with Davis. But I went 1.5 tubing and dual viper fans and the more polished look of AutoRad. It will be plaenty for my road racing and showing usages. Both do cost but it is a critical part of the equation!

[214Chevy]

I vote AutoRad. I had a Ron Davis with my 600 hp 509 BBC and it was great. I loved it. The only reason I'm switching to an AutoRad is because I wanted a new radiator with my LS swap and wanted the top neck on the other side. I know crazy, huh, to spend that much money for another radiator because of the neck. Also, I wanted the aluminum radiator support too. Both are pricey and are of great quality.

[KPC67]

Originally Posted by 69znc

It depends on the engine and what demands. I run hot big blocks. I had a Davis, dual fan and it was excellent. I just put in a bigger engine and I changed to an AutoRad. THe ONLY reason was the last percentage is more focus on presentation than I personally think Davis is. Now if I was racing or make tremendous off road demands I probably would have stated with Davis. But I went 1.5 tubing and dual viper fans and the more polished look of AutoRad. It will be plaenty for my road racing and showing usages. Both do cost but it is a critical part of the equation!

I plan on putting it in front of a 454 ls7, I am think 700 hp should be realistic? I am not sure if I should go with the bigger tubing.
Are the viper fans what comes standard with the auto rad? I noticed they have two different sized fans on the camaro setup. presentation is going to be a consideration for me as well, personally I am not a big fan of their close out panel.

Originally Posted by 509Chevelle

I vote AutoRad. I had a Ron Davis with my 600 hp 509 BBC and it was great. I loved it. The only reason I'm switching to an AutoRad is because I wanted a new radiator with my LS swap and wanted the top neck on the other side. I know crazy, huh, to spend that much money for another radiator because of the neck. Also, I wanted the aluminum radiator support too. Both are pricey and are of great quality.

I don't think that is crazy, I want both necks on the rh side as well

[GregWeld]

I'm running an AutoRad in my Nomad - with the full core support and dual fans etc... The workmanship (mine is polished) is far superior to any other radiator I've ever owned. Period. It's work of art.

[Musclerodz]

PRC radiators are great, never had a heating issue, and cheaper than most other high end units. If your wanting the core support as well, the extra money for Autorad is worth it. You won't find a nicer part and also no issues

[Blake Foster]

I am with Mike PRC has been good to us, have used Ron Davis as well

[KPC67]

I have not looked into PRC at all, I will check them out.

[chicane]

I being more of a function over form kinda guy... have more than less leaned toward C&R because of their heat exchangers, however, you can't really go wrong with Davis or DeWitts either.

[KPC67]

Originally Posted by chicane

I being more of a function over form kinda guy... have more than less leaned toward C&R because of their heat exchangers, however, you can't really go wrong with Davis or DeWitts either.

A quick google search took me to the C&R website, but I don't understand the heat exchanger? aren't all radiators technically a heat exchangers?