Custom Radix Heat Exchanger How To
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It is at least as big as two Radix hx's if not bigger. You could always utilize the factory one as well if you feel it is worth it. It is a dual pass hx which makes it basically 4x as effecient as the factory radix. It's about the same width just 2.5x taller.
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Originally Posted by 2004Denali
I bought one from mjhoward, I'll let everyone know how it fits on a 04 Denali
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The only reason I had issues is because I am not to mechanicly inclined and had to do some fab work which is hard for me to do. I had a factory tranny cooler in front of my radiator which made it hard to fit. I just had 2 trannycoolers w/fans installed behind my lower bumper ( this is not my truck its thunder550 but I did the same thing.
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I took off the factory cooler and now the HX fits great. I would recommend getting this from MJhoward, He is a great guy and will do anything to make things right if there is any problems
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I took off the factory cooler and now the HX fits great. I would recommend getting this from MJhoward, He is a great guy and will do anything to make things right if there is any problems
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Originally Posted by 2004Denali
The only reason I had issues is because I am not to mechanicly inclined and had to do some fab work which is hard for me to do. I had a factory tranny cooler in front of my radiator which made it hard to fit. I just had 2 trannycoolers w/fans installed behind my lower bumper ( this is not my truck its thunder550 but I did the same thing.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...chmentid=34255
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...chmentid=34253
I took off the factory cooler and now the HX fits great. I would recommend getting this from MJhoward, He is a great guy and will do anything to make things right if there is any problems
Mark
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...chmentid=34255
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...chmentid=34253
I took off the factory cooler and now the HX fits great. I would recommend getting this from MJhoward, He is a great guy and will do anything to make things right if there is any problems
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How's it work for ya? What do you think of the HX so far? Any noticeable difference?
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I am wanting to say my AIT temps dropped by about 15 to 20* but it's been awhile since I logged any AIT. I also hooked up a 12in fan infront of the HX and it runs whenever the intercooler pump runs (which is all the time) I also hooked up a switch so I can turn on the intercooler pump and fan with engine off when I am in the staging lanes at the track so I can run cooler water through the SC.
As for the tranny coolers I just picked it up today from getting the lines hooked up so I don't know how they are doing yet. I ordered a fan controller http://www.dccontrol.com/
When that gets here I will hook up the fans.
While I have everbodys attention let me ask what is the best temp to keep the tranny at. I know HOT is bad but to cold isn't good either. With the controller I'm getting these are the choices I can set it at. 158*,166*,173*,187* I was thinking 166* anyone else have any thoughts.
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As for the tranny coolers I just picked it up today from getting the lines hooked up so I don't know how they are doing yet. I ordered a fan controller http://www.dccontrol.com/
When that gets here I will hook up the fans.
While I have everbodys attention let me ask what is the best temp to keep the tranny at. I know HOT is bad but to cold isn't good either. With the controller I'm getting these are the choices I can set it at. 158*,166*,173*,187* I was thinking 166* anyone else have any thoughts.
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I am no longer interested in building these hx's due to possible liabilities and problems that I don't want to take the time or the headache to address. I will be happy to help anyone with advice the best I can.
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Would there be any interest in a custom 100% aluminum piece with or without Spal fans?
Here is a couple of pics with fan option... note plug-and-play... including wiring harness... no cutting / no fuss install... for an 03-04 Cobra... http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling ... something I was involved with a couple of years ago. The Corba HE also had 1/8"NPT ports on entrance and exit tanks for temp monitoring if so desired...
![](http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling/media/4009L_1.jpg)
![](http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling/media/4009L_4.jpg)
Note the price of the Cobra heat exchanger on Xtreme's website (with and without fans). If there is interest in a clean plug and play solution let me know and I'll get the ball rolling on a kit... including proper vendor sponsership of this forum. If the price range is not palletable then I will not pursue...
Bill
Here is a couple of pics with fan option... note plug-and-play... including wiring harness... no cutting / no fuss install... for an 03-04 Cobra... http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling ... something I was involved with a couple of years ago. The Corba HE also had 1/8"NPT ports on entrance and exit tanks for temp monitoring if so desired...
![](http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling/media/4009L_1.jpg)
![](http://www.xmsengineering.com/cooling/media/4009L_4.jpg)
Note the price of the Cobra heat exchanger on Xtreme's website (with and without fans). If there is interest in a clean plug and play solution let me know and I'll get the ball rolling on a kit... including proper vendor sponsership of this forum. If the price range is not palletable then I will not pursue...
Bill
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