Some suppliers, don't bother

Theres no way you would get a Genuine Factory Radiator for $200, even the Bluebox Ones cost more than that....

I purchased one for the D2 when I hit the Roo for $197.00

Even now the aftermarket versions are far more expensive than a genuine...

We have a local that does all ours. Yes the 101, series III and sundry others we are asked to supply. Does an excellent job. We don't question the price as his is often cheaper than ordinal. Except for the 101 $800.00 :o:)

Mrs hh:angel:

80% of Land Rover Buyers ask for The Blue Box Ones, some will wonder why its so cheap when it fails after 6 months..

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Originally Posted by The ho har's

We have a local that does all ours. Yes the 101, series III and sundry others we are asked to supply. Does an excellent job. We don't question the price as his is often cheaper than ordinal. Except for the 101 $800.00 :o:)

Mrs hh:angel:

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V8 stage ones,cost?

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Factory radiators do a great job up to 200kw, in the heat of summer, towing...


Why people insist on "upgrading" something more than suited to the task - usually at large expense - has my puzzled.

A factory radiator is a couple of hundred dollars and with proper servicing (which they all need) will go 10+ years without failure.

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Give up Tombie,my LR's have survived the harshest summers Oz can provide but people still carry on about the rads being too small,I don't bother anymore. Pat

Reason for the upgrade is 30% power increase with some mods, power =heat and I want to dissipate it. Will give PWR a call tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

bigger is better :D


questions;

is the stock rad/intercooler/cooler still suitable with the mods im adding?

is there an aftermarket item that i somehow better than the stock item?

It does seem strange that the argument about 'manufacturers spend millions developing a car, you don't need a bigger radiator/brakes/suspension' etc etc.
A vehicle is developed to do the intended job but at a set price, everyone knows better materials, workmanship is available but who wants to spend double the cost.
If you believe manufacturers have developed a vehicle that is perfect for a reasonable cost please let me know and I'll buy one :)

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Reason for the upgrade is 30% power increase with some mods, power =heat and I want to dissipate it. Will give PWR a call tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

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And you're of the presumption that the standard unit doesn't adequately have the capacity to shed this heat load?

Have you done the airflow calculations for the cores?
Thermal efficiency modeling?

Can you be certain that your new core won't actually increase air flow resistance and therefore efficiency is lost or worse?

Or that the core is now over cooling and engine temps are borderline as thermostat and coolant flow behavior have changed.

Power = heat.. Sometimes. Load = Heat is more appropriate.


But where is that heat? In the exhaust? The intake charge?



It's good that you are considering these factors - what you may not be considering (common) is whether the vehicle is in part or whole already capable of handling the upgrades proposed.

Keep in mind these cooling systems are tested at full tow loading, fully laden, in arduous conditions in 45+ heat for hours & days on end.

Your upgrades will have more impact on EGT than block temperatures, and the radiator in the TDCi is the same as the TD5 unit which can more than happily handle desert heat, 33s, 200kw and tow a 2600kg boat and trailer.

Enjoy your vehicle - if modifying is your thing - go for it..
I know I enjoy playing with the Landies...