Ricardon
04-21-2004, 01:16 AM
Here it is, the ARC EVO 8 radiator:
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/Ricardon/DSCN2627.jpg
Thanks to Steve at Mackin! This radiator is absurd!! It's a tad larger than the stock radiator, but still fits in the stock mounting position, with the stock fan, and requires no modification to fit. Just drain the coolant, a couple bolts and it drops right in. Take the radiator cap off and it looks like the core is going to jump out at you, it literally comes right up to the opening! I have seen many race radiators, and have had a few installed on my previous cars and I can honestly say that nothing comes close to the look and feel of this piece. It is the best made radiator I have ever seen. Didn't get a chance to put it on the scale but from holding both, the ARC felt at least as light as stock if not lighter. No hard numbers here on temperatures, but the needle on the stock temperature guage is lower now. I'm waiting to see how it works with a set of samco hoses and an ARC 1.3 bar cap. The ratail price is a bit lofty, at just over $1300 it isn't cheap, but with ARC you get what you pay for, and this radiator could very well be the best radiator on the planet for the EVO 8. This is the first one outside of Japan, from what I understand they will be available here in the US soon. Radiators are often overlooked when modifying a car, but if you plan on going to the racetrack as often as I do, then it's good money spent! I will post exact dimesions and specs as soon as I get them.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/Ricardon/DSCN2627.jpg
Thanks to Steve at Mackin! This radiator is absurd!! It's a tad larger than the stock radiator, but still fits in the stock mounting position, with the stock fan, and requires no modification to fit. Just drain the coolant, a couple bolts and it drops right in. Take the radiator cap off and it looks like the core is going to jump out at you, it literally comes right up to the opening! I have seen many race radiators, and have had a few installed on my previous cars and I can honestly say that nothing comes close to the look and feel of this piece. It is the best made radiator I have ever seen. Didn't get a chance to put it on the scale but from holding both, the ARC felt at least as light as stock if not lighter. No hard numbers here on temperatures, but the needle on the stock temperature guage is lower now. I'm waiting to see how it works with a set of samco hoses and an ARC 1.3 bar cap. The ratail price is a bit lofty, at just over $1300 it isn't cheap, but with ARC you get what you pay for, and this radiator could very well be the best radiator on the planet for the EVO 8. This is the first one outside of Japan, from what I understand they will be available here in the US soon. Radiators are often overlooked when modifying a car, but if you plan on going to the racetrack as often as I do, then it's good money spent! I will post exact dimesions and specs as soon as I get them.