Thread: Fenix alloy radiators

I recently put one in my 3.9 v8 and it's going good so far. Only problem was the positioning of the bottom hose which didn't stick out as far as the original and meant the hose would rub on the fan cowling.

I was getting a fan switch sensor fitted to it anyway so got it modded while it was there.

The bloke who did the mods makes custom alloy radiators and he reckoned that the workmanship and materials used were pretty good especially compared to some of the other cheap alloy radiators that they find are impossible to work on due to the thin alloy used.

Why can't you re-core the original?,if you want more cooling Aussie desert coolers,PWR,natrad etc do two pass and three pass cores. Pat

A quick follow up for future reference.
I ordered the Fenix full alloy radiator from Fenix in Sydney. I paid with my card over the phone and it arrived to my door on the gold coast before 10 am the next morning. I couldnt believe it.
It was professionally boxed with polystyrene foam cut to size to match the radiator.
The radiator looks like great quality. The welds dont look like pigeon s#@t and the tanks are polished very shiny.
All locators and hose fittings are exactly where the should be and my car runs 6 degrees cooler on the highway and when climbing long hills its about 10 degrees cooler at the top.
I am very happy with the product and wouldnt hesitate to use them again.
Cheers
Michael.

Hi Pacemaker, for the record, I'm running one of those radiators in the Rangie (3.5). Its awesome. Just remember to earth it.......
As you say, professionally packaged, and well constructed.
Very good radiator!

I was just about to order an Allisport radiator for my Defender, but now I am not so sure having read this. Especially if they are cheaper and arrive sooner.

Jeff

Jeff

I too was considering Allisport but at $300 delivered im very happy I took the gamble.

Michael.

I have one fitted to a highly modded turboed ED Ford falcon that I use as a toy with track meets and weekend thrashing have never had a problem with it and runs nice and cool on the race track... wouldnt hesitate buying one for my defender once it needs a new radiator..

Only thing I would recommend is earthing the radiator just reduces the chance of it becoming an anode also they have dealers in most capital cities so delivery is usually same day or next..

I just had a look at their site. Not too sure if the 2.5TD rad had the built in oil cooler as per standard rad. Anyone confirm this?

mick.