Another think I notice that was a bit of a surprise, whas how small the orfice was for the feed leaving the thermastat (and I'm not talking about the the orfice for the heater line). Looking at it, it is clearly less than half the size of the hose.

This certaintly makes me concerned about limitation (i.e restrictions) in water flow (gpm).

Dave, Carl,
Could you take a look at yours to see it you see the same thing?

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Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

I'll give it a look. Sounds like we need to get the grinder out! What are the opening sizes? 1/2" block to 3/4" to thermostat??

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DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

While I think that the opening sounds like another bottleneck it most certainly can be offset by the shear volume of the coolant increase.
The flow is going to be restricted somewhat but the water going back in will still have had more chance to cool more prior to the thermostat opening again.

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Did we order radiators about 3 weeks ago? Did Dave indicate 3 weeks to get them?

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TEAM SOLSTICE 2008
NASSOA(tm) Founding Member #2
1st 1K #781
DDM Custom Turbo System
DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

All,

Started a more general cooling thread to help us turbo owner figure out how to keep the temperatures cooler.

Cooling Systems Details

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North Fort Worth Solstice #2020
Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

I spoke with my radiator manufacturer and they said about another week from yesterday. They have been very backed up. Soon, my friends, soon!

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Thank you Dave! We appreciate your efforts. Send us a decal (or whatever) and we'll be sure to give you ad. space under the hood.

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TEAM SOLSTICE 2008
NASSOA(tm) Founding Member #2
1st 1K #781
DDM Custom Turbo System
DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

Bet we get the radiator before the shield!

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TEAM SOLSTICE 2008
NASSOA(tm) Founding Member #2
1st 1K #781
DDM Custom Turbo System
DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

I wouldn't pay more then 350 for a racing radiator.
Thats extremely overpriced. Just my 2 cents

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Thanks for your .02 cents. When you see it your will understand why it is priced that way it is. A ton of bracketry needs to be put on this one to make it work. Also we have a ton of R&D time developing it so that is taken into account as well.

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Can you post some pics? Fluidyne rads cost aboot 300-350 and come with mounting points for 2 stock fans and temp sensors.

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2007 solstice gxp - Solo Performance 3" mach exhaust + hiflow cat - dyno sheet

Yes but -

Went to their site, didn't find a Solstice radiator!

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TEAM SOLSTICE 2008
NASSOA(tm) Founding Member #2
1st 1K #781
DDM Custom Turbo System
DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

An update on existing orders please!

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TEAM SOLSTICE 2008
NASSOA(tm) Founding Member #2
1st 1K #781
DDM Custom Turbo System
DDM Pro-Beam, A-Pillar Pod, PLX gauges
Starlight red I/C pipes and coil cover
GReddy Profec B Boost Controller, HKS BOV
3" Magnaflow cat-free
Werks radiator / Precision billet grilles
Norms vented fenders / GXP Spoiler
Riken Raptor's 255/45/18

We are still waiting on our manufacturer to delivery the radiators. I was told sometime this week. As soon as they arrive thery will be shipping out! Everyone will receive tracking information as they are shipped.

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Midwest Solstice/Sky Headquarters!
info@performanceautowerks.com
www.performanceautowerks.com
www.werksracing.net
815-439-4547