Aluminum Radiator Elbow................I know, I know, I hate polls too....BACK FROM THE DEAD!

**The VR you hate** · 04-11-2003 12:43 AM

**SLC4EVER** · 04-12-2003 06:20 PM

**VeeDubBBoy** · 04-12-2003 07:20 PM

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i would hope that this custom feature you're talking about has something to do with the drain plug *snip* in order to make way for an easier/cleaner way of draining the coolant system via the crack pipe
You hit the nail square on the head. We all know what a freakin' mess it is changing the coolant.

Seriously! That stupid plastic drain plug got stripped the second I tried to unscrew it. What EXACTLY is the special feature?...if you can disclose that.

[Modified by VeeDubBBoy, 12:20 AM 4-13-2003]

**SLC4EVER** · 04-12-2003 08:26 PM

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What EXACTLY is the special feature?...if you can disclose that.

It will completely eliminate the mess associated with the drain plug, while still utilizing it.

**SLC4EVER** · 04-16-2003 11:50 AM

Three more to make it a good even 50...good quoting numbers.

**Lopan** · 04-16-2003 11:57 AM

Depending on the cost, I would seriously consider ordering 2. I know aluminum should be a lifetime part, but you never know, and I'd rather have a backup since I plan on keeping the C for life.

**92_G60** · 04-16-2003 12:13 PM

Would probably be in if it was for a G60

**SLC4EVER** · 04-16-2003 12:29 PM

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Would probably be in if it was for a G60

Select "No..." I will consider doing a G60 elbow if there is enough interest.

**cdncrdoguy** · 04-16-2003 01:47 PM

I just had mine break on my first run out after winter storage. What a PITA I stripped the bolt that goes into the radiator housing and then I broke the housing while trying to get the stripped bolt out.

If you make these for the G60, i will definitely be in.

**SLC4EVER** · 04-16-2003 02:30 PM

Check "No.." in the poll...thanks!

**yellowslc** · 04-18-2003 02:53 PM

Dak.. you know the boosteddubs guys are down for a box of em.. let's get rolling on this..

R

**SLC4EVER** · 04-18-2003 03:52 PM

**FSTRADO** · 04-19-2003 01:19 PM

"I just had mine break on my first run out after winter storage. What a PITA I stripped the bolt that goes into the radiator housing and then I broke the housing while trying to get the stripped bolt out.
If you make these for the G60, i will definitely be in."

Yeah, I know exactly what you are talking about. This happened on my VR6 rado too when I was trying to replace the cracked elbow. Ended having to get a new rad (which wasn't a bad thing becasue I'm running much cooler now) Replaced everything else plastic at the time. The plastic really sucks. Also on another note how dissapointing that the PWR radiator just doesn't have the elbow cast into their rad or something. I'd be pissed if I had to put that plastic piece of ____ on top of that expensive rad. That bites.

**kevwithoutacorrado** · 04-19-2003 10:31 PM

**VR6CorradoSLC** · 04-29-2003 09:59 AM

definitely want. that is all.

**6cylVWguy** · 04-29-2003 01:25 PM

Depending on the price, count me in as well.

Just an idea, if you really want to boost the numbers post some info in the MKIII and VR6 forums. There are bound to be some other people who would like this as well.

**tipo158** · 04-29-2003 01:47 PM

Count me in as well.

alan

**SLC4EVER** · 08-15-2005 11:37 PM

Check it.

(See first post)

**Krazee** · 08-16-2005 12:38 AM

I have dinero waiting.

**vdubfrk** · 08-17-2005 01:15 AM

COUNT ME IN!

**HisMajesty** · 08-17-2005 05:34 AM

That looks good! Can't wait...

**pdcm** · 08-17-2005 06:51 AM

Wow, 4.28.2003 to 5.18.2005... either way, count me in with cash in hand!

**Wayne92SLC** · 08-17-2005 08:29 AM

Hey Dak! I'm in if you make this thing a reality.

Also, what kind of mods did you have to do to the PWR radiator to get everything to fit? Is it just trimming the fan shroud for fan swtich clearance or was there more to it? I've been considering upgrading since I have a 3.0L long block from Schimmel on the way. I'm sure I'll be making even more heat now...

-Wayne

**sdezego** · 08-17-2005 10:11 AM

Quote, originally posted by SLC4EVER »

~edit: BTW, if the G60 guys are really that interested as well, I would consider helping you guys out as well. But currently at 4 total "No...", it would be quite expensive.

I don't really understand what you are saying here. Is the G60 different from the SLC (Looks the same from the pic)? You have 4 total interested or only 4 G60 owners interested?

I have a G60 and would be interested.

Shawn

**Krazee** · 08-17-2005 10:59 AM

Quote, originally posted by Wayne92SLC »

Hey Dak! I'm in if you make this thing a reality.

Also, what kind of mods did you have to do to the PWR radiator to get everything to fit? Is it just trimming the fan shroud for fan swtich clearance or was there more to it? I've been considering upgrading since I have a 3.0L long block from Schimmel on the way. I'm sure I'll be making even more heat now...

-Wayne

IIRC, from when I friend installed one....inaddition to the shroud trimming, you also need to shorten the 2 L brackets that keep the rad inline...the brackets that bolt at the top of the rad-support.

**pdcm** · 09-11-2005 06:55 PM

bump

**blkg60** · 10-04-2005 07:27 AM

Mine just cracked and blew coolant all over my engine bay bump......

we need this!

**niels** · 10-04-2005 08:23 AM

yup inerested

**92VFECORRADO** · 10-04-2005 10:21 AM

interested as well

**a_grl_n_her_rado** · 10-04-2005 10:35 AM

**vdubjb** · 10-04-2005 11:31 AM

seems like we will have a water powered corrado before this gets off the ground...

**90radorotrex** · 10-04-2005 11:41 AM

just bought a new rad from the dealership and it has the plastic elbow already attached. would diffenatley like to replace that with a aluminum one. also interested in the t-stat housing and crack pipe.

just for information the stock vr6 rads just went up in price. i ordered mine last week and paid around 120cnd. now they are 220.

**dmband0041** · 10-04-2005 11:45 AM

2 year bump

**limeyscot** · 10-04-2005 12:08 PM

I'm game if you can ever get the patents from those Leprechans and Jackalopes!

**leebro61** · 10-04-2005 02:08 PM

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