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Old August 14th 2008, 04:21
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Motorcycle Radiator's?

Has anyone every used a pair of motorcycle radiators up front kinda like the
H20 911's?
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Old August 17th 2008, 07:51
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I've used a single (right side) rad from a Boxster.
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I think you'd want to use automotive radiators, all of the motorcycle ones I've ever seen don't have the volume to keep up. Plus the inlet/outlet diameters are small. A couple of Boxter ones, or the standard one in the middle is probably the way to go. My custom single one works great, but I've got it in a space that standard front suspensions won't allow for.

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Old August 17th 2008, 22:34
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Jason,
Is your custom one made by the place in Arizona? If you don't mind me asking what size it is and what did it cost?

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I think you'd want to use automotive radiators, all of the motorcycle ones I've ever seen don't have the volume to keep up. Plus the inlet/outlet diameters are small. A couple of Boxter ones, or the standard one in the middle is probably the way to go. My custom single one works great, but I've got it in a space that standard front suspensions won't allow for.

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Old August 18th 2008, 01:20
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The old rad was 24"x8" and the new one is 27"x7".

It's the place in Kingman AZ, Custom Radiators. Brian is a great guy, does a great job, and a good price. I think the new one is $467, if you need the exact price I can get it.

He could make 2 rads for you whatever size you wanted. Make sure your plans include a fool proof bleed location.

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Thats the place. I may hit you up for more info if I go that route.
Thanks,
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The old rad was 24"x8" and the new one is 27"x7".

It's the place in Kingman AZ, Custom Radiators. Brian is a great guy, does a great job, and a good price. I think the new one is $467, if you need the exact price I can get it.

He could make 2 rads for you whatever size you wanted. Make sure your plans include a fool proof bleed location.

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