PWR radiator

bulldog_yyc · 06-21-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilma

It's from the BMW tech manual for the N54 posted in the sticky section.

BTW.....I think 117C equates to over 200F since 100C = 212F.

I guess art majors aren't so good at math either!

j/k

so basically, the car will automatically limp/shut off after hitting a particular temp threshold?

enrita · 06-21-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

so basically, the car will automatically limp/shut off after hitting a particular temp threshold?

Correct it will limp . But before that it will start lowering power .

BMWeber · 06-21-2011, 08:04 AM

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enrita · 06-21-2011, 08:06 AM

looks great , thanks for posting !

is there a code number on it ? If yes could you post it please ? you are MT right?

**335i** · 06-21-2011, 08:09 AM

looks good any ideas this is only for AT or its also necessary for MT? if i am not fbo maybe no need? also i not going to track my car.....maybe stock radiator is enough?

thanks for answers

enrita · 06-21-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by **335i**

looks good any ideas this is only for AT or its also necessary for MT? if i am not fbo maybe no need? also i not going to track my car.....maybe stock radiator is enough?

thanks for answers

no need

**335i** · 06-21-2011, 08:23 AM

thanks enrita

Fernflex · 06-21-2011, 08:32 AM

I like that radiator, Ar design is not bad but I dont like how it looks!

BMWeber · 06-21-2011, 09:09 AM

for any one planing on doing this I recommend disconnecting the AC condenser and Power Steering cooler it all fits together as an assembly that is easiest to take out together. also there was some minor modification to the plastic end pieces that hold everything together. nothing that takes more than 5 minutes with a dremel.

Fernflex · 06-21-2011, 09:20 AM

Whats the cost of the radiator?

BMWeber · 06-21-2011, 09:26 AM

I bought it awhile ago I'll have to look up the exact price but it wasn't cheep its around $1000-$1100

enrita · 06-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Pretty much the price i have been offered in EU.

Is there any part number code on the radiator or packaging ?

Alpina_B3_Lux · 06-21-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fernflex

I like that radiator, Ar design is not bad but I dont like how it looks!

I still have to see anyone else running the AR Design radiator.

Mine was in for a few months and then went out due to leakage (see the other thread in this forum). Apparently AR Design have fixed this problem, but I've been waiting to hear back from them for several weeks now without success.

Alpina_B3_Lux

jippii ensio · 06-21-2011, 09:36 AM

The core looks similar to stock?
But the end tanks are aluminum rather than plastic, so they should flow better.

BMWeber · 06-21-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

I still have to see anyone else running the AR Design radiator.

Mine was in for a few months and then went out due to leakage (see the other thread in this forum). Apparently AR Design have fixed this problem, but I've been waiting to hear back from them for several weeks now without success.

Alpina_B3_Lux

I actually had a radiator on order from AR for about 6 months before I finally canceled it. they seem to focus on there down pipes.

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Originally Posted by jippii ensio

The core looks similar to stock?
But the end tanks are aluminum rather than plastic, so they should flow better.

the core is about 3/8-1/2" thicker so just a little bit thicker. but I'm sure it will cool better and be much more durable as my car sees lots of track time.

acdHQK713K · 06-21-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I actually had a radiator on order from AR for about 6 months before I finally canceled it. they seem to focus on there down pipes.

the core is about 3/8-1/2" thicker so just a little bit thicker. but I'm sure it will cool better and be much more durable as my car sees lots of track time.

Will you track your car to see how it deals with sustained heat?

Chowbow · 06-22-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I bought it awhile ago I'll have to look up the exact price but it wasn't cheep its around $1000-$1100

Not bad for a all aluminum radiator actually. Lots of the Zionsville ones are close to that.

HP Autosport · 06-22-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I bought it awhile ago I'll have to look up the exact price but it wasn't cheep its around $1000-$1100

That is not a price for a great radiator.

Once we are done with ours, it will come in at a little below that with 30% more cooling tubes.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 06-22-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I actually had a radiator on order from AR for about 6 months before I finally canceled it. they seem to focus on there down pipes.

Thing is, they sold me one for 1000 USD which was first ill fitting and then leaked, said they would replace it and now don't go through with that promise...

It's good HP Autowerks seems to develop one, I have had only excellent experiences with Harold.

Although I'm not totally sure I actually need one, my car being a manual transmission. I have a few track days scheduled this summer and will keep an eye on the coolant temperatures.

Alpina_B3_Lux

kenneth · 06-22-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

That is not a price for a great radiator.

Once we are done with ours, it will come in at a little below that with 30% more cooling tubes.

You are taking too long Harold! The masses (trackers) have been looking for a solution for quite a while now, what's the hold-up?

I am sure you'll take over the whole market.

BMWeber · 06-22-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stangorang

Will you track your car to see how it deals with sustained heat?

I will be tracking the car quit a bit. I'm a HPDE instructor so my car usually sees 10-20 track days a year. That's why I didn't feel bad about spending the money on a radiator that is made by one of the best radiator manufacturers in the world that supplies many F1 teams and other top tear motorsports teams. I have very few worries about the durability of this radiator.

acdHQK713K · 06-22-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

That is not a price for a great radiator.

Once we are done with ours, it will come in at a little below that with 30% more cooling tubes.

Are you going to have an AT as well as an MT option?

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