Are Ron Davis Racing Radiators worth the money?
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I disagree in low speed situations which is where a “4 core” with 4 tubes cools better. In my industry there are no 2 tube radiators. Cores are way thicker with way more tubes due to low road speed conditions. They rely on fans only for cooling not road speed. Similar to off road. My temps maintain the same as a stock replacement on the road and works better off road. What’s the difference between a cheap junk, probably Chinese built, stock replacement and a cheap junk aluminum radiator? Most rigs built are running cheap aluminum radiators from one of the big speed shops. Very few failures as long as they’re mounted correctly. I added a staggered 5 tube core to my fj40 with a stock gm 6.0 with factory clutch fan and the cooling improved dramatically over the stock 3 tube. How’s that work? I pulled the tanks on the stock one, and rodded the tubes to ensure they were clean. Still couldn’t maintain trail temps. The 5 tube core has been working perfectly since 2016. Seems like everyone here takes your words as gospel and repeats it with no actual experience in the subject. Typical jeepers who all bolt the same junk onto there jeeps because the internet told them to.
How would it be better than stock Mopar if the stock radiator keeps a TJ at the temp it's designed to run? How many people with a TJ have a Ron Davis radiator still going strong after 23 years?
Don't bring your Mercedes radiator into a Jeep fight.
You aren't making your case any better. If you have 10 cents in your pocket, maybe you can purchase a paragraph break or three so it makes that drivel easier to read. When you learn the difference between rows, tubes, core, and fins, let's chat.
I'm beginning to think that he might be Ron Davis, but then he would actually know what he's talking about with respect to radiators
GoldCountry
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I read this post and went to the sponsors tab in the drop down menu and didn’t see a company that looked like his…
Does he make radiators? I’m currently searching for something other than the cheap parts store ones.
TIA
Where radiators are concerned, all Blaine has ever done is lay out a set of criteria for a desirable radiator. This criteria is independent of brand name. He did that in this thread. Do you disagree with the criteria?
GoldCountry
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I do, it his opinion though, it doesn’t work for what I need a radiator to do. Same as my opinion and needs in a radiator aren’t needed for the mall crawlers. A stock style would be better for the street at road speeds.
What are your criteria for a desirable radiator?
Read above. Cooling at low speeds with the ac on is more important for my needs. Moon dust isn’t fun to breathe all day. My setup worked perfectly for 3 days at 1-3 mph in 80-90’ weather and the drive home. On the last trip, the new Oem replacement wasn’t happy with the ac on.
Again, there is more to that story than you are letting on. An entirely factory cooling system is more the capable of doing what you are asking. Mine certainly does.
FYI. Ron Davis radiators and oil coolers are top notch. They’ll make anything you want. Little spendy and overkill for a TJ. Not sure if a factory TJ radiator will keep up with their tranny cooler-heat exchanger… Can we discuss electric fans now? I have some theories...
I feel like right about now would be a good time for a hearty and heartfelt, "Ah, for fuck's sake..."
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How would it be better than stock Mopar if the stock radiator keeps a TJ at the temp it's designed to run? How many people with a TJ have a Ron Davis radiator still going strong after 23 years?
it’s not about better cooling its about durability
Yep. People seem to think 10-15 years is acceptable MTBF for a radiator. I do not.
Mr. Blain: do you have a radiator you recommend? I have another thread going about my overheating problems:
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/tj-running-hot.91381/
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