Aluminum rads in stock

House of Darts · 11-16-2013, 11:54 PM

I need to replace the factory radiator in my stocker. Heard rumors that aluminum replacements are coming to NHRA. Sent a email to my SRAC rep. Anyone have some insight? Thanks

GTX JOHN · 11-17-2013, 03:26 AM

Rumor is they will be legal 2015.

Larry Hill · 11-17-2013, 10:37 AM

2015, ok.

Alan Roehrich · 11-17-2013, 11:26 AM

This is a rule change that should have come about long ago. A two row aluminum radiator can be bought for less than a four row copper/brass radiator, and will cool better.

A new radiator that cools better is good for the sport. Less chance of leaks, and a faster cool off time between rounds. The lower cost is icing on the cake.

By the way, the water is really where the weight is, and the difference in weight between copper and brass is not any real advantage as far as weight goes.

If you don't want one, don't buy one. It won't be the material that the radiator is made from that decides the race.

There are a couple of companies out there that offer a package deal on an aluminum radiator, an electric fan, a shroud, and a wiring harness complete with the relays. It's a big savings for a racer, on something that will make assembling their car and making it reliable a lot more simple.

Jeff Teuton · 11-17-2013, 11:59 AM

The SRAC approved the aluminum replacement 100% and sent it up the ladder. We thought it was done. This was some time back, nothing off the presses. The next committee said no ( I think it is the stock/super stock committee). We disagreed and sent it back recently. Hoping it gets done, and before 2015, but than again .......

Alan Roehrich · 11-17-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

The SRAC approved the aluminum replacement 100% and sent it up the ladder. We thought it was done. This was some time back, nothing off the presses. The next committee said no ( I think it is the stock/super stock committee). We disagreed and sent it back recently. Hoping it gets done, and before 2015, but than again .......

Jeff, thanks for your efforts, hope to see you at the races, big guy.

11-17-2013, 01:08 PM

What radiator will be allowed? Can we buy a custom Don Davis radiator, or does it have to be a plastic tank aluminum core type? That plastic Alum radiator is not a great deal at all. Those leak constantly where the core is crimped to the tank. The only good reason for using one of these is weight savings. They will not last longer

NORMAN BARNARD · 11-17-2013, 01:21 PM

I think your refering to "davis radiator" not don davis as he use to build race cars but used davis radiators....don davis lives here in elpaso and i believe has retired....

11-17-2013, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the correction. It's Ron Davis. Any answers?

jim powers · 11-17-2013, 02:51 PM

Todd, you dont need a new radiator, just a new wheelie bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-16-2013, 11:54 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Aluminum rads in stock I need to replace the factory radiator in my stocker. Heard rumors that aluminum replacements are coming to NHRA. Sent a email to my SRAC rep. Anyone have some insight? Thanks

11-17-2013, 03:26 AM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,719 Likes: 2,765 Liked 2,425 Times in 687 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock Rumor is they will be legal 2015.

11-17-2013, 10:37 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,613 Likes: 1,896 Liked 10,652 Times in 2,210 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock 2015, ok. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 11-19-2013 at 11:11 AM.

11-17-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,090 Likes: 1,534 Liked 1,758 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock This is a rule change that should have come about long ago. A two row aluminum radiator can be bought for less than a four row copper/brass radiator, and will cool better. A new radiator that cools better is good for the sport. Less chance of leaks, and a faster cool off time between rounds. The lower cost is icing on the cake. By the way, the water is really where the weight is, and the difference in weight between copper and brass is not any real advantage as far as weight goes. If you don't want one, don't buy one. It won't be the material that the radiator is made from that decides the race. There are a couple of companies out there that offer a package deal on an aluminum radiator, an electric fan, a shroud, and a wiring harness complete with the relays. It's a big savings for a racer, on something that will make assembling their car and making it reliable a lot more simple. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-17-2013, 11:59 AM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock The SRAC approved the aluminum replacement 100% and sent it up the ladder. We thought it was done. This was some time back, nothing off the presses. The next committee said no ( I think it is the stock/super stock committee). We disagreed and sent it back recently. Hoping it gets done, and before 2015, but than again ....... __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-17-2013, 01:08 PM	#7
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Aluminum rads in stock What radiator will be allowed? Can we buy a custom Don Davis radiator, or does it have to be a plastic tank aluminum core type? That plastic Alum radiator is not a great deal at all. Those leak constantly where the core is crimped to the tank. The only good reason for using one of these is weight savings. They will not last longer

11-17-2013, 01:21 PM	#8
NORMAN BARNARD Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: EL PASO, TEXAS Posts: 156 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock I think your refering to "davis radiator" not don davis as he use to build race cars but used davis radiators....don davis lives here in elpaso and i believe has retired....

11-17-2013, 01:43 PM	#9
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Aluminum rads in stock Thanks for the correction. It's Ron Davis. Any answers?

11-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#10
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 358 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Aluminum rads in stock Todd, you dont need a new radiator, just a new wheelie bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!