Aluminum Radiator Mfr Options

[n_tensetuning]

Hey guys

I had been waiting 6 months for DPI/Delorean Industries to make a new batch of aluminum radiators, but after speaking to Josh with all the problems due to COVID and lack of materials & labor there is no estimate on when or IF a new batch will ever be made.

I know deloreango sells one which I believe is from delorean.eu and is a 2 row version....

Are there others out there?

Who's got the best one out?

Currently using DPI/Delorean Industries' stainless shroud with high flow low amp fans.

Thanks
Dave M

[BladeBronson]

DMC has an aluminum radiator. My car has it installed from the PO: https://store.delorean.com/catalog/product/view/id/314

I couldn't tell you which is the best. My car doesn't overheat, so I'd call it a win. I'm sure all of them are great.

[DMC-Ron]

DMC has an aluminum radiator. My car has it installed from the PO: https://store.delorean.com/catalog/product/view/id/314

I couldn't tell you which is the best. My car doesn't overheat, so I'd call it a win. I'm sure all of them are great.

Same for me. Last fall I talked with Josh , he was out of stock and said it would be a while. So I went with the DMC radiator. Everything lined up and fit well. I was very pleased with it.

Ron

[Mark D]

I'm also running a DMCH all aluminum radiator. I installed it back in 2012 and have no complaints. The car seems to run cooler than with the OE radiator w/ plastic side tanks.

The only slight issue I had during installation was that I had to do a little bit of grinding on the original fan shroud for clearance to the side tank welds, but nothing major. I probably could have gotten away with installing the shroud as-is, but it wouldn't have sat perfectly flush. Otherwise fit and finish was just like the original.

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=18981&d=1368108167

[dn010]

For years I am running the DeloreanGo radiator with DPI fans/shroud. No issues even on the hottest day in Florida. Aside from it not coming with the bolts on the bottom, I had no issues with anything being warped or fins being bent, everything simply bolted right on.

[CFI]

I also have the DMCH radiator, installed in 2008. Works great.

[n_tensetuning]

Hey guys

Appreciate everyone's input.....
yeah I was a little worried with using DPI's Fan setup on another Mfr's radiator fan, but looks like everyone has used radiators from DMC & Deloreango and no problems.

Are all the Aluminum radiators out there only 2 row?

Also it looks like the DMC ones come painted in black ???
https://store.delorean.com/media/catalog/product/cache/3e7a3ac3217305375cb338d6cbacfd38/1/0/100486.jpg

and are NOT bare/polished aluminum like the ones from
delorean.eu https://www.delorean.eu/catalog/images/producten/groot/DSC02517.JPG
or deloreango
https://www.deloreango.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/small_image/e9c3970ab036de70892d86c6d221abfe/d/e/delorean-radiator.jpg

So I guess I might have a bias towards the polished aluminum versions.

Dave M

[mr_maxime]

I got mine from PJ Grady which I think is the DMC Europe version. It's installed with the DPI fan shroud. The holes were slightly misaligned, but it was really easy to fix with a drill. Your biggest worry will be breaking off the AC condenser studs.

[dn010]

There was some debate about how the paint may or may not have an effect on heat transfer, I can't find the thread offhand but it didn't bother me anyway having the aluminum radiator the silver color. AFAIK there is no specific vendor only fan/radiator setup, the radiators have the holes in the stock position and the fans mount as stock so you should be able to interchange shrouds/radiators as you want. I think back when Hervey was alive, he was selling a 3-row which had its issues of its own regarding fitment. The engine is a 2.8, the two row is and has been just fine keeping things cool as long as everything else is working properly.

The last I knew, Grady was selling the DeloreanGo version radiator.

[mr_maxime]

The last I knew, Grady was selling the DeloreanGo version radiator.

I just looked at DeloreanGo and it's also the DMC Europe one lol

[dn010]

Sorry, yes; EU/Go/DeloreanclubUK, same radiator. I had no idea Rob sold the same one until I was on the phone with him one day and he informed me he did. I can't vouch for the other vendors and I'm sure they're great, but at the time I needed a radiator and this is the one I got. I've had 5 years with this radiator, problem free.

[DMC-81]

In 2016, I installed a DMCH aluminum radiator and with refreshed OEM cooling fans, they keep my car consistently cool even in the hot Florida summers. It was plug and play with no fitment issues.

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=44576&d=1468632782

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=46436&d=1475440365

[SS Spoiler]

had my leaky, metal ends, radiator recored with a three
core section 31 years ago. I'm running without the shroud
and not over heating. it probably helps that I live in Montana.....

[JBaker4981]

Not going to lie and also WTF do I know but this is merely an observation...

I installed the DPI Aluminum Radiator last March and after taking a look at a buddy's Aluminum Rad from DeLoreanGo upclose, they look DAMN close to identical. I'm sure you'd have no issue with the DGo rad

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[ssdelorean]

Even though the DGo radiator is cheaper and would get from England to Ohio USA faster than the DMCH, I still chose the DMCH radiator because it has a petcock drain valve at the bottom that makes draining faster/easier. Yeah how may times do you change your coolant? Well, I drive more so I change more so that was just my deciding factor. Both work great.

[mr_maxime]

Yeah how may times do you change your coolant?

Way too many times lol

1st time when i broke the original radiator
2nd time replacing the accessible hoses
3rd time replacing the hoses in the VOD
4th time draining the system during my EV conversion

I should probably get a drain valve welded on my radiator while it's out.

[n_tensetuning]

Thanks again everyone.

Appreciate everyone's input. Feel a lot better knowing others have used the DPI Fans w/other MFR's aluminum fans no problem.

Need to place order asap.

D

[ZLoftsgard]

Some good info on this thread regarding radiators.
That is on my list to upgrade at some point and it sounds as though either option is good.!

I did happen to acquire a NOS radiator still in the DMC dealer box. I don't plan to use it but would assume some value to a concourse car..?

[ed uding]

Not going to lie and also WTF do I know but this is merely an observation...

I installed the DPI Aluminum Radiator last March and after taking a look at a buddy's Aluminum Rad from DeLoreanGo upclose, they look DAMN close to identical. I'm sure you'd have no issue with the DGo rad

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Both Radiators are from Delorean Europe, DPI can no longer sale this part.
Deloreango has a good stock on hand.


Ed Uding
Delorean.eu