New Fans And Dual Core Radiator

downshifter · 07-28-2008, 05:48 PM

Marv has asked me to post his pictures of the COOLER SSR since we put in the new dual fans from Colgan and the new dual radiator, custom made for us, from Be COOL in Essixville, Michigan. We put them to the test this weekend in Canada when the temperatures were in the high 80,s to the low 90,s. The highest that the temp got in the SSR was 200-202, and that was even standing in line for 45 minutes to get back into Michigan. So to say that Marv is happy is an understatment!!!!
The new fan and radiator are on the right.Attachment 56329

Zainossr · 07-28-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by downshifter

Marv has asked me to post his pictures of the COOLER SSR since we put in the new dual fans from Colgan and the new dual radiator, custom made for us, from Be COOL in Essixville, Michigan. We put them to the test this weekend in Canada when the temperatures were in the high 80,s to the low 90,s. The highest that the temp got in the SSR was 200-202, and that was even standing in line for 45 minutes to get back into Michigan. So to say that Marv is happy is an understatment!!!!
The new fan and radiator are on the right.Attachment 56329

The steak looks great, but there is no price on the menu! If I have to ask, I guess I can't afford it, huh?

downshifter · 07-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Yes, you can ask, but I think I have come to the conclusion that all things doing with the SSR are relative. And we each need to do our thing when if comes to ourtrucks. Anyway the Colgan fan set-up was : $525.00 picked up at their office in Austin, Texas. And the radiator was custom made for the SSR, because they had nothing made that would work for our truck. Marv worked with them for what he wanted and they did a drawing of how he would like it to work. So we picked it up from them and the cost was: $900.00, for one made for a six speed.
Judy

2005SSR6Speed · 07-28-2008, 08:46 PM

Very nice work!!!!!

Topspin · 07-28-2008, 09:45 PM

This is my third summer on my custom BeCool Rad. and still working perfect. I have Mike's replacement fan on mine and it's bulletproof. PCM for less tune brings the fan on sooner and overall I'm real pleased with the R's cooling now. Only thing strange on my ride is I had a heater core fail. I've never seen anyone complain of that yet. I've got a new one, but haven't been brave or stupid enough yet to tackle the install.

downshifter · 07-29-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin

This is my third summer on my custom BeCool Rad. and still working perfect. I have Mike's replacement fan on mine and it's bulletproof. PCM for less tune brings the fan on sooner and overall I'm real pleased with the R's cooling now. Only thing strange on my ride is I had a heater core fail. I've never seen anyone complain of that yet. I've got a new one, but haven't been brave or stupid enough yet to tackle the install.

Glad to hear that topspin!! We are running Mike's pusher fan with this setup also and we did the Superchip tuner to get the fans to turn on sooner.
Thanks for your input!!!
Judy

JimGnitecki · 08-08-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin

This is my third summer on my custom BeCool Rad. and still working perfect. I have Mike's replacement fan on mine and it's bulletproof. PCM for less tune brings the fan on sooner and overall I'm real pleased with the R's cooling now. Only thing strange on my ride is I had a heater core fail. I've never seen anyone complain of that yet. I've got a new one, but haven't been brave or stupid enough yet to tackle the install.

Topsin: If you have a heater core leak, get that fixed AT ONCE. You won't believe the corrosion damage that a heater core leak can generate if left unrepaired for any length of time.

On both my '55 1st Edition Chevy pickup and my '52 Packard, the previous owners did not address these when they occurred, and did not disclose the leakage, and I have rust damage to both vehicles that now needs to be addressed.

Get this repaired.

Jim G

barbara · 08-14-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JimGnitecki

Topsin: If you have a heater core leak, get that fixed AT ONCE. You won't believe the corrosion damage that a heater core leak can generate if left unrepaired for any length of time.

On both my '55 1st Edition Chevy pickup and my '52 Packard, the previous owners did not address these when they occurred, and did not disclose the leakage, and I have rust damage to both vehicles that now needs to be addressed.

Get this repaired.

Jim G

oh thanks

Scott 0168 · 10-16-2008, 03:21 PM

While checking the fluid levels on my son-in-laws Pontiac Grand Am with a V-6 last week. I looked down at the radiator and noticed it has a duel cooling fan! I wonder if it will fit our R's?

SSR-Club.com · 10-16-2008, 03:41 PM

seems like everything now days is made to just barely do its job anymore so, why only a one core we have to upgrade to a two(2) core on our SSR's... My '65 GTO has a four(4) core radiator as most Super cars did years ago. Do they really save that much (mfg. $$) compared to the cost of repairs/replacements and customer relations??

Your custom unit looks great though...

downshifter · 10-16-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

While checking the fluid levels on my son-in-laws Pontiac Grand Am with a V-6 last week. I looked down at the radiator and noticed it has a duel cooling fan! I wonder if it will fit our R's?

So Scott,
are you going to look into it? I think you haven't spent enough on your SSR this year/

Judy

Scott 0168 · 10-16-2008, 08:24 PM

Now I have to convince Karen!

popsssr · 10-16-2008, 10:28 PM

Mike in AZ has a replacement fan for the SSR. It works great on my 04 SSR.

Scott 0168 · 10-17-2008, 04:31 AM

I have been meaning to call Mike. I think a new fan will be my Christmas present to myself this year!

Scott 0168 · 10-24-2008, 01:07 PM

Just got off the phone with Mike in AZ. New fan will be here in a couple of weeks. I told him no hurry, we should have plenty of snow here in Michigan in another month to cool our R's down if necessary!

hawaiinfun · 10-30-2008, 06:18 PM

i put a picture of mikes fan on the wifes table by her recliner and said that it would be a real good b-day,christmas present and thats all i want.have the pusher fan already and that made a big difference in cooling and piece of mind!

Greg Ducato · 10-31-2008, 05:22 AM

the gift that keeps on giving!

Chick · 10-31-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Just got off the phone with Mike in AZ. New fan will be here in a couple of weeks. I told him no hurry, we should have plenty of snow here in Michigan in another month to cool our R's down if necessary!

You're paying how much for something that just blows hot air all day?

You'll love the unit - I've had mine for a couple of years now and it works flawlessly - Worth ever penny!

Scott 0168 · 11-06-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Just got off the phone with Mike in AZ. New fan will be here in a couple of weeks. I told him no hurry, we should have plenty of snow here in Michigan in another month to cool our R's down if necessary!

Well Christmas came early for me today! Sitting by the front door when I got home from the store was the fan I ordered from Mike. Maybe tommorw I'll install it if this beautiful fall weather holds for another day.

Thanks again Mike,