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Custom Radiator Project

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by AzusaPrius, Aug 8, 2024 at 10:43 PM.

  1. AzusaPrius

    AzusaPrius Senior Member

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    Here is a one of a kind custom radiator project made from full T-6061 aluminum contruction.

    Stronger with higher coolant capacity.

    Two row light weight design at 12 pounds.

    Improves cooling by 35-45%.

    Differences from OEM are that it is all aluminum compared to a standard plastic radiator that can crack and leak and this has two rows instead of just one row like OEM, it can also hold more coolant because of the design.

    So for those hot summer days and any incline, the ICE will run cooler.

    Will update this thread with side by side pictures compared to original style radiator soon, stay tuned for installation pictures.
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    #1 AzusaPrius, Aug 8, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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    Send it to Mudder to "Review" lol :ROFLMAO:
     
    #2 V Sport Wagon, Aug 8, 2024 at 10:48 PM
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    He would probably say the ICE could never benefit from a radiator like this and there is no room for extra coolant and the plastic is stronger than the aluminum.
     
    #3 AzusaPrius, Aug 8, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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    How much cooler do you think the ICE will run?

    Do you plan on collecting data for the stock OEM radiator versus the custom aluminum radiator and share the data in this post?
     
    #4 Brian1954, Aug 9, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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    It will not run cooler if you keep the stock thermostat /
     
    #5 StarCaller, Aug 9, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Unless, with the stock radiator, you were running it hard enough that the temperature exceeded the stock thermostat's fully-open temperature. That is a thing that can happen.

    Not saying I have any idea how much cooler, if at all, it would run with this radiator. That would be a matter for controlled testing and instruments and reproducible data.
     
    #6 ChapmanF, Aug 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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