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Clinc · 09-04-2012, 11:40 PM

Looking for a drop in radiator that will support and cool my current setup in the 2010. I can't run the ac due to it over heating. And today in Dallas in was 100+ and car was getting hot just for a short drive.. I think it's mostly due to the procharger 1300hp Intercooler soaking up all the cool air. Any feedback on aftermarket radiators would be appreciated.

Current mods
Lq9 408
F1x procharger
And much more...

axis · 09-05-2012, 01:55 AM

Flex a lite and Bcool are the only ones i've heard of. There are a few vendors here that sell them.

Clinc · 09-05-2012, 09:06 AM

Ok thanks, I'll check them out.

DandD · 09-05-2012, 09:08 AM

Check out Dewitts Radiator, they make very high quality radiators. Give them a call and tell them what you have and what you need, you won't be disappointed.
http://www.dewitts.com/

MaxKamai · 09-05-2012, 09:15 PM

+1 on Dewitts. Also have used CBR cbr-performance.com for some custom builds (1000+ hp 416 turbo LS3 in 94 c1500) but don't know if they'll make one direct drop in.

Synner · 09-06-2012, 06:46 PM

I would go with BeCool or Flex-a-Lite, whichever you could get the better deal on with the upgraded fan setup they have. Also run water wetter if you aren't already.

tys2010camaro · 09-09-2012, 02:43 PM

Contact Jordan at JDP Performance. I had the same problem with overheat problems. My car is used soley for road and rally racing and overheated in the desert races.
He hooked me up with the CSF-7003 Aluminum Performance Radiator for $549. All polished out so it looks great and works fantastic!!! JDP Motorsports will treat you right! check out their feedback.

injector · 09-09-2012, 06:15 PM

I've tried searching for an After market radiator that will directly drop in with a D1SC unite but could not find any.

It would be helpful if you can update us with what you find out.

Clinc · 09-15-2012, 12:49 AM

Thanks for the info guys! I contacted Jordan at jdp. Got a csf radiator, great pricing and after researching the designs of various company's I found this one to be the same as all the others at a way better price. JDP was easy to work with and got me second day air at a great price!! Real easy install and with a added 160* thermostat I am now able to run my A/C and keep my engine temp in check!! Deff recommend it!!

axis · 09-16-2012, 12:07 AM

Jordan is a great guy and extremely easy to work with. Glad he got you sorted out.

JDP Motorsports · 09-26-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tys2010camaro

Contact Jordan at JDP Performance. I had the same problem with overheat problems. My car is used soley for road and rally racing and overheated in the desert races.
He hooked me up with the CSF-7003 Aluminum Performance Radiator for $549. All polished out so it looks great and works fantastic!!! JDP Motorsports will treat you right! check out their feedback.

We appreciate the feedback and recommendation! The car is looking great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by injector

I've tried searching for an After market radiator that will directly drop in with a D1SC unite but could not find any.

It would be helpful if you can update us with what you find out.

The CSF Radiator would work with your ProCharger Set up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clinc

Thanks for the info guys! I contacted Jordan at jdp. Got a csf radiator, great pricing and after researching the designs of various company's I found this one to be the same as all the others at a way better price. JDP was easy to work with and got me second day air at a great price!! Real easy install and with a added 160* thermostat I am now able to run my A/C and keep my engine temp in check!! Deff recommend it!!

Thank you for your business and support! Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions!

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Jordan is a great guy and extremely easy to work with. Glad he got you sorted out.

I appreciate the kind words!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

sting808 · 09-26-2012, 07:00 PM

DeWitts and BeCool are the same. I have an early "prototype" model DeWitts that uses a smaller trans oil cooler(12"). (LS3 OE is 18" wide)

DeWitts current models uses the same size trans oil cooler width as OE. Great quality, regardless. Hard to go wrong with DeWitts. Their current price is much cheaper than I paid over a year ago.

Not sure how blocking the front air flow with a large HE will affect engine cooling. My KB HE is small and mounted in the lower cowl area. Looking at Torq's larger HE that's installed in front of the radiator, similar to other FI design locations.

Check out Ron Davis, too.

madmaxx18 · 12-23-2012, 05:11 PM

Do you have any testing data on the csf radiators to show proof that the radiators are 40% more efficent than oem?

urr2slo · 12-24-2012, 05:53 PM

I'm running the CSF as well, I popped my stocker on the track on a really hot day almost 2 years ago, CSF had just released there performance radiator, it dropped right in, didnt notice it running any cooler than the stocker but my temps have never exceeded 216 at the track (road course) in 100+ degree temps. My trans temps do run about 20 degrees cooler than the stock radiator. I got mine from Midway Chevy's Performance Dept, they are a CSF dealer.

09-04-2012, 11:40 PM	#1
Clinc Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olathe, ks Posts: 203	Performance radiator?? Looking for a drop in radiator that will support and cool my current setup in the 2010. I can't run the ac due to it over heating. And today in Dallas in was 100+ and car was getting hot just for a short drive.. I think it's mostly due to the procharger 1300hp Intercooler soaking up all the cool air. Any feedback on aftermarket radiators would be appreciated. Current mods Lq9 408 F1x procharger And much more...

09-05-2012, 01:55 AM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Flex a lite and Bcool are the only ones i've heard of. There are a few vendors here that sell them. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-05-2012, 09:08 AM	#4
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Check out Dewitts Radiator, they make very high quality radiators. Give them a call and tell them what you have and what you need, you won't be disappointed. http://www.dewitts.com/ __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

09-05-2012, 09:15 PM	#5
MaxKamai Mad Ninja Skills Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 187 View My Garage	+1 on Dewitts. Also have used CBR cbr-performance.com for some custom builds (1000+ hp 416 turbo LS3 in 94 c1500) but don't know if they'll make one direct drop in. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 - 633whp/679tq Gave to the wife Custom stainless 2" primary headers / Custom stainless 3" header back exhaust / Hurst short shifter / ZEX nitrous kit / Vararam intake / Spohn chrome moly trailing arms / Sin City Performance Tune / SCP custom ground cam / SCP ported & polished heads New Car 2007 Corvette Z06 - Headers / Vararam / Magnaflow Catback / SCP Tune / Nitrous / BTR Stg IV Cam and Springs

09-09-2012, 02:43 PM	#7
tys2010camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 352	Contact Jordan at JDP Performance. I had the same problem with overheat problems. My car is used soley for road and rally racing and overheated in the desert races. He hooked me up with the CSF-7003 Aluminum Performance Radiator for $549. All polished out so it looks great and works fantastic!!! JDP Motorsports will treat you right! check out their feedback. Attached Images

09-05-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
Clinc Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olathe, ks Posts: 203	Ok thanks, I'll check them out.

09-06-2012, 06:46 PM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I would go with BeCool or Flex-a-Lite, whichever you could get the better deal on with the upgraded fan setup they have. Also run water wetter if you aren't already.

09-09-2012, 06:15 PM	#8
injector Drives: LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Qatar Posts: 122	I've tried searching for an After market radiator that will directly drop in with a D1SC unite but could not find any. It would be helpful if you can update us with what you find out.

09-15-2012, 12:49 AM	#9
Clinc Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olathe, ks Posts: 203	Thanks for the info guys! I contacted Jordan at jdp. Got a csf radiator, great pricing and after researching the designs of various company's I found this one to be the same as all the others at a way better price. JDP was easy to work with and got me second day air at a great price!! Real easy install and with a added 160* thermostat I am now able to run my A/C and keep my engine temp in check!! Deff recommend it!!

09-16-2012, 12:07 AM	#10
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Jordan is a great guy and extremely easy to work with. Glad he got you sorted out. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-26-2012, 07:00 PM	#12
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 930	DeWitts and BeCool are the same. I have an early "prototype" model DeWitts that uses a smaller trans oil cooler(12"). (LS3 OE is 18" wide) DeWitts current models uses the same size trans oil cooler width as OE. Great quality, regardless. Hard to go wrong with DeWitts. Their current price is much cheaper than I paid over a year ago. Not sure how blocking the front air flow with a large HE will affect engine cooling. My KB HE is small and mounted in the lower cowl area. Looking at Torq's larger HE that's installed in front of the radiator, similar to other FI design locations. Check out Ron Davis, too.

12-23-2012, 05:11 PM	#13
madmaxx18 Drives: 07_tundra/08_zo6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita falls, tx Posts: 722	Do you have any testing data on the csf radiators to show proof that the radiators are 40% more efficent than oem?

12-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#14
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	I'm running the CSF as well, I popped my stocker on the track on a really hot day almost 2 years ago, CSF had just released there performance radiator, it dropped right in, didnt notice it running any cooler than the stocker but my temps have never exceeded 216 at the track (road course) in 100+ degree temps. My trans temps do run about 20 degrees cooler than the stock radiator. I got mine from Midway Chevy's Performance Dept, they are a CSF dealer. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......