Radiator Upgrade

[stak320]

Looking to upgrade my cooling system. I have a 97 GTS NA. Going with a 180°, ACR fan & module setup. I will be doing a forced induction later on down the road. I have Belanger headers, no cats, 3" Heffner exhaust, & a K&N CAI. New to the Viper world and would appreciate some advice.

 

[speedracervr4]

IMHO, I would stick to the stock radiator and see how it cools first prior to going aftermarket. The stock radiator is made of copper while all after market ones are aluminum. I have a Fluidyne radiator on mine since 06 with no issue, but others have had issue with the aftermarket ones cracking.

ACR Fan? I assume you're talking about the larger fans from the 99-02' years.

Roe racing sells a fan control kit so it can be turned on earlier or you could also change the temp it comes on with an SCT tuner.

Duct work can also be added if you plan on tracking the car.

Keep in mind these car will stay in the 185-200 range and that's normal.

 

[REDSLED]

Air flow to the radiator is the key to lowering temps, not necessarily the radiator. Look at the Roe Racing fascia kit. best of luck.

 

[s55c]

I had mine recored with a 3 row high efficiancy core.. system now holds approx 1 more gallon of coolant.... hot humid days and no problems,,