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ST165/ST162 Aluminum Radiator

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by Rick89GTS, Jan 25, 2008.

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  1. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    ST165/ST162 Aluminum Radiator.

    Estimated completion date: Feb 28, 2008.

    Estimated price:
    USD$300 shipped anywhere in USA (continental)
    USD$325 shipped anywhere in Canada

    Initial run is 10 pieces.
    Core is 42mm thick.

    *If using it for the ST162, you have to plug the turbo line.

    Full thread, details:
    http://alltrac.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php ... highlight=

    If you're interested, let me know!
     
    Rick89GTS, Jan 25, 2008
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  2. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    very nice sir!
     
    Mafix, Jan 26, 2008
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  3. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    This is the first run, so there may be some bugs to work.
    The fit is the most important thing. I'll report back once they're done!
     
    Rick89GTS, Jan 26, 2008
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  4. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    What was the overall outcome on this. The thread on all-trac.net is extremely huge and trying to read through all of it gave me a headache. Seems like some guys were having overheating issues with the new rad. And since this is older do we know if these are still available if they worked?
     
    1fstgts, Jan 10, 2012
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  5. 4thgenceli

    4thgenceli Test Dummy


    General thoughts that I'm aware of are these are just fine. I have one in my swap. I've run two group buys on them on Celicatech and the prices were under $200 each time.
     
    4thgenceli, Jan 10, 2012
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  6. cliffmeister3

    cliffmeister3 Well-Known Member Donated!

    I think we're ready for another group buy for under $200
     
    cliffmeister3, Mar 6, 2012
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  7. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    1fstgts, Mar 6, 2012
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  8. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

    that should be same since the seller is autopwr, which i believe was the site of asi. perhaps rick89 can weigh in on this as he was the one who dealt with asi.

    as for overheating, no one seemed to care about what mafix said on alltrac.net about the rad cooling the coolant too much and needing the thermostat changed to a restrictor plate. i read through the 34 pages of it and it seems to me that this rad was cooler when running, but a tad hotter when idle. which makes sense as the coolant needs to move around a lot more in the rad as it's 2core, but when the car moves, the 2core does a better job of cooling the water. i would say to fully use the potential of this rad, you'd need a pusher fan on the passenger side on top of the stock puller fan
     
    eNtraxGT88, Mar 15, 2012
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  9. 4thgenceli

    4thgenceli Test Dummy

    I have this on my swap. I'm using dual 12" fans pushing air across the radiator. I've only had them turn on once. Temps usually hang around 200* give or take (I have a 190* thermostat in there now).
     
    4thgenceli, Mar 15, 2012
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  10. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

    what were your temps with the oem rad? apparently betsy on alltrac.net was saying that his oem rad maxed out at 185F...? another was saying that while water temps went up, oil temps went down.
     
    eNtraxGT88, Mar 15, 2012
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  11. 4thgenceli

    4thgenceli Test Dummy


    I don't now. Jasmine's always had the AutoPWR radiator.
     
    4thgenceli, Mar 15, 2012
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  12. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    I ordered one, it will be here tomorrow. But it will be awhile before I can give you my results.

    $150 shipped which I thought was a pretty good deal.
     
    1fstgts, Mar 15, 2012
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  13. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    Got mine in today.

    For $150 its a good deal. Their quality control isnt all that hot still. The passenger side top support isnt welded in straight. I dont know if the studs for the fans are off since I use aftermarket fans. Its not going to win any awards for looks overall but again for the price as long as its sealed good and cools its better than stock.


    rad.jpg
     
    1fstgts, Mar 16, 2012
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  14. cliffmeister3

    cliffmeister3 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Does it come with the radiator cap?

    Im really considering these and I'm 95% sure I'll get it...
     
    cliffmeister3, Mar 16, 2012
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  15. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Post the info, I'd like to get one someday too
     
    Stig, Mar 16, 2012
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  16. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    1fstgts, Mar 17, 2012
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  17. White162

    White162 Active Member

    Will these autopwr radiators fit a 162? looks like it.
     
    White162, May 22, 2013
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  18. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

    they fit well, just did them a while back, you just need to get a hose and two clamps for the turbo fitting to be shut off as there's a bung for the st165 turbo line
     
    eNtraxGT88, May 23, 2013
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  19. 4thgenceli

    4thgenceli Test Dummy

    I have (correction, had) one on Jasmine. I had to plug up the turbo line (the st215 turbo has a dedicated water pipe) and it has worked fine.
     
    4thgenceli, May 23, 2013
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  20. White162

    White162 Active Member

    Think I'll get myself one of these before the summers out.
     
    White162, May 24, 2013
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