Will an aluminum radiator....

sandwich · 06-13-2006, 08:53 AM

provide sufficient cooling without the aux. unit?

Just curious...I want maximum assurance that the engine will not overheat.

Katman · 06-13-2006, 09:25 AM

Even a stock rad will pretty well work in all situations. Works ok for me, but then, I've never tracked the urq either.

In fact, I've never seen anyone that had problems after removing the aux rad.

Anyone?

1984cgtturbo · 06-13-2006, 01:05 PM

Aluminum radiator will provide abundant cooling. I was driving through the CA desert at speeds higher than indicated on any signs I saw, with the A/C on at full blast and had no issues at all.

Although I do know folks with stock radiators that don't have problems either.

J.

stevenmurray · 06-13-2006, 01:49 PM

Katman · 06-13-2006, 04:28 PM

If that's true, then you must live in Northern BC!

I'm only about 200 miles north of you. Southern Ontario gets summer somtimes too, you know!

squidix9 · 06-13-2006, 05:31 PM

On 90's the aux rad was designed to fail, so most of them are gone. Unless it's way too hot outside and you're trashing it, you shouldn't have any problems.

I have an aluminum rad without the aux pushing a few more HP than stock and it does run hot, but as long as I keep moving it's fine.

sandwich · 06-13-2006, 05:53 PM

Were you at a rally cross in the Rochester area late last summer? I saw your car, have a few pictures of it (nothing great). If so, which guy were you? I had the conquest.

-Andrew

squidix9 · 06-13-2006, 06:07 PM

Which guy was I? Not sure how to answer that one, maybe the fast one...ha!

I've been running out there for years on and off. When I have a car that's running, that would be an on.

I'd like to see the pictures in any event.

I also used to run my 90 out there. Check my pic poster for those shots.

stevenmurray · 06-13-2006, 06:11 PM

sandwich · 06-13-2006, 06:30 PM

06-13-2006, 09:25 AM	#2
Katman AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,524	Even a stock rad... Even a stock rad will pretty well work in all situations. Works ok for me, but then, I've never tracked the urq either. In fact, I've never seen anyone that had problems after removing the aux rad. Anyone? __________________ -Frank- "The Twins" www.frankdekat.com CGT/4K Frapper map Plenty Many Audi Pictures!

06-13-2006, 01:05 PM	#3
1984cgtturbo AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,914	Re: Will an aluminum radiator.... Aluminum radiator will provide abundant cooling. I was driving through the CA desert at speeds higher than indicated on any signs I saw, with the A/C on at full blast and had no issues at all. Although I do know folks with stock radiators that don't have problems either. J.

06-13-2006, 01:49 PM	#4
stevenmurray AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,869	Frank - you should mention that you live in Alaska (or there abouts).

06-13-2006, 04:28 PM	#5
Katman AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,524	Funny Guy, that Steven fellow..! :-) If that's true, then you must live in Northern BC! I'm only about 200 miles north of you. Southern Ontario gets summer somtimes too, you know! __________________ -Frank- "The Twins" www.frankdekat.com CGT/4K Frapper map Plenty Many Audi Pictures!

06-13-2006, 05:31 PM	#6
squidix9 No Bozos! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cowlesville, NY.... Pop 1,067 Posts: 7,852	No problems On 90's the aux rad was designed to fail, so most of them are gone. Unless it's way too hot outside and you're trashing it, you shouldn't have any problems. I have an aluminum rad without the aux pushing a few more HP than stock and it does run hot, but as long as I keep moving it's fine. __________________ Email - Squid WNY Llama Rescue Group

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06-13-2006, 05:53 PM	#7
sandwich AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: bahstan Posts: 129	Re: No problems Were you at a rally cross in the Rochester area late last summer? I saw your car, have a few pictures of it (nothing great). If so, which guy were you? I had the conquest. -Andrew

06-13-2006, 06:07 PM	#8
squidix9 No Bozos! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cowlesville, NY.... Pop 1,067 Posts: 7,852	Yes Which guy was I? Not sure how to answer that one, maybe the fast one...ha! I've been running out there for years on and off. When I have a car that's running, that would be an on. I'd like to see the pictures in any event. I also used to run my 90 out there. Check my pic poster for those shots. __________________ Email - Squid WNY Llama Rescue Group

06-13-2006, 06:11 PM	#9
stevenmurray AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,869	I see 'sandwich' visits Rochester - at first I wondered if he lives down south.

06-13-2006, 06:30 PM	#10
sandwich AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: bahstan Posts: 129	nope, syracuse/boston area, thanks for the replies

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