Automotive Where Can I Find DIY Car Radiator Kits and Cores for Aluminum Radiator Design?

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Designing a car radiator involves understanding key factors such as size, cooling efficiency, and material choice, particularly for a race car with limited space. The discussion highlights the challenge of sourcing affordable aluminum radiator components, as commercial options can be expensive. Participants are encouraged to share resources for DIY radiator kits and aluminum cores, which are essential for custom builds. The need for welding tank ends onto cores is also emphasized, indicating a preference for a hands-on approach. Overall, the thread seeks practical advice and sources for creating a customized aluminum radiator.
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Hello I am new here,

Can anyone share with me on how to design car radiator.:confused:
 
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5aizal said:
Hello I am new here,

Can anyone share with me on how to design car radiator.:confused:

Welcome to the PF.

What are your thoughts on this? What kinds of things are important in the design of a car radiator? Is this for schoolwork?
 
Bump to an old topic. I've been interested in building a radiator for my race car. It sports a 4 stroke 1000cc motor, water cooled.

Space doesn't allow much for radiators and getting aluminum radiators to fit the hole cost a lot from top name companys.

I have been searching for cores etc? So i can weld on my own tank ends etc but I have had no luck.

Does anyone have information on DIY radiator kits (aluminum) or where to find the aluminum cores etc

Chris,
 

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