ChairmanMeow7 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 My radiator on my 1986 Winnie with the 22RE is leaking. I know I could have it soldered , but I think I would like to replace with a new one. I think I would like to go with a larger than stock one if possible. I plan on putting an new AC compressor in and hooking up my AC for the 1st time since I bought this 3 years ago , so I figure it wouldn't hurt to go with a bigger radiator (if possible) as well. Anyone know where I might find a new (larger) radiator that would fit the 22RE ? And how much might I expect to pay for it ? If not , does anyone know what (larger) radiators other model Toys may fit this if I have to go the junkyard route ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You may have a problem finding a copper radiator most replacements seem to be plastic and aluminum and probably around $120 I'm not sure but I think the only larger one is for a turbo engine. You maybe better off having yours cleaned and repaired. A proper shop takes them apart and runs a rod thru the tubes and then cleans the rest with a solution and puts them back together. They are pretty good radiators you should not have a issue with them as long as they are in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 www.radiatorbarn.com just follow the search chart option #4, all metal, 3 row, $200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairmanMeow7 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 So no one has experienced any overheating problems when running the AC in a hot climate ? (it's a 22-RE motor). Not that I live in a hot climate (I'm in CT.) , but I was thinking a larger one might not hurt if traveling out West or down South mid Summer. The radiator and AC were stock , but just wondering if there were any overheating issues to be aware of ? I know some (older) vehicles have been known to experience some problems.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I live in the Rockies. My Toy over heated climbing the passes with the old orginal radiator. I replaced it with a new 3 row HD radiator, no more overheating. I DO NOT know if a new 2 row radiator would have cured the overheating, but the 3 row sure did. WME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairmanMeow7 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 That was my concern , especially since I am going to be hooking up the dash AC (new compressor) for the 1st time since I bought this 2 years ago. I live in CT. and occasionally take trips to the White Mts. in NH. I noticed the temp gauge getting quite high a few times climbing some of those Mts. !! Although I am sure with my 22-RE I will need to shut the AC off anyway when climbing such a large hill (the going can get a bit slow at times , and I have had to pull over to let traffic pass). I figure if I need to pay for a repair (of current radiator) , I might as well upgrade to a bigger radiator while I'm at it. Plus , if I go this route , I can probably intall it myself and save on labor costs. Putting a new radiator in is not that big a job (or is it) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairmanMeow7 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I live in the Rockies. My Toy over heated climbing the passes with the old orginal radiator. I replaced it with a new 3 row HD radiator, no more overheating.I DO NOT know if a new 2 row radiator would have cured the overheating, but the 3 row sure did. WME What motor do you have ? 4 or 6 cylinder ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What motor do you have ? 4 or 6 cylinder ? Hot rodded 4 cylinder. 140 HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChairmanMeow7 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 WME ..... 140 HP , what is that a turbo ? If not , what did you do to it to boost the HP to 140 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajadulce Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 He turned a few screws? No seriously, what is the normal HP for the 22re? And how does one (backyard mechanic without sophisticated dyno equipment) measure horsepower? by measuring, I mean not in definition. The definition of horsepower is probably a click away in google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 WME .....140 HP , what is that a turbo ? If not , what did you do to it to boost the HP to 140 ? Lets see, new Cam, port matched-pocket ported head with O/S valves, Over bored TBI, 2.5" exhaust and a little diddle on the air flow meter. Also a HD 3 row radiator and an external trannie cooler A stock 22re is 105 to 112 hp depending on the year, so I'm only talking about a 25-30 hp gain. If you buy things from a good shop they will have dynoed the possibe combos and have a good idea what your going to end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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