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Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: jason323 on January 25, 2016, 06:13:25 AM: title says what radiator is the best.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: Aceman on January 25, 2016, 09:23:18 AM: I really like my dual pass Afco. Even in hard duning with my 310 I can't hardly keep it at 180 degrees. It'll want to run around 130 at an idle.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: rablack21 on January 25, 2016, 10:10:35 AM: Jason,
PWR and CBR are the same radiators. PWR was bought out by CBR a short time ago. Depending on when the radiator was made, it might say PWR on it still or it might say CBR.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: havinnoj on January 25, 2016, 11:09:37 AM: Quote from: rablack21;63627
Jason,
PWR and CBR are the same radiators. PWR was bought out by CBR a short time ago. Depending on when the radiator was made, it might say PWR on it still or it might say CBR.

I have a CBR radiator now that is pretty much identical to a PWR from years back. I didn't know CBR bought PWR but figured they were the same piece, just branded differently.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: rablack21 on January 25, 2016, 11:17:30 AM: Quote from: havinnoj;63631
I have a CBR radiator now that is pretty much identical to a PWR from years back. I didn't know CBR bought PWR but figured they were the same piece, just branded differently.

Let me clarify this a little bit. CBR bought out PWR's line of TRX 250R radiators. PWR no longer makes radiators for the R's. CBR makes the ones you see being sold today. Depending on the inventory, you might even still see a new one come with PWR's name on it.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: havinnoj on January 25, 2016, 11:25:11 AM: Quote from: rablack21;63633
Let me clarify this a little bit. CBR bought out PWR's line of TRX 250R radiators. PWR no longer makes radiators for the R's. CBR makes the ones you see being sold today. Depending on the inventory, you might even still see a new one come with PWR's name on it.

Thanks Ryan. Good to know!
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: jason323 on January 27, 2016, 08:18:13 PM: Thanks for the input.So is afco better than cbr? Also is this the afco part # afc-80260n summitracing for 369.99. cbr is like 400.00 not much price difference.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: havinnoj on January 27, 2016, 08:23:44 PM: Quote from: jason323;63733
Thanks for the input.So is afco better than cbr? Also is this the afco part # afc-80260n summitracing for 369.99. cbr is like 400.00 not much price difference.

Also note that the Afco requires AN fittings while the PWR/CBR does not. And since the Afco has the inlet & outlet on the same side, you'll need to reroute hoses and probably buy new ones as well.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: jason323 on January 27, 2016, 08:35:12 PM: Ok thanks ill be getting a cbr
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: supernutt on January 27, 2016, 09:00:30 PM: I love my afco radiators. They seem to fit perfect and the hoses actually fit better. I don't know about cooling but having the lower radiator hose on the opposite side of the exhaust pipe is well worth it to me!! They are a little more money with the fittings, but I think they are worth it. Used ones pop up every now and then also..
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: rablack21 on January 28, 2016, 09:58:53 AM: I believe that the afco radiators probably cools a bit better than the CBR ones. But, as mentioned, they require rerouting hoses and additional fittings. So it depends on what your compromise is.
(P.S. - I am working with a cooler manufacturer right now to make a radiator that will cool better than both and be stronger than both). But that is on the DL.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: havinnoj on January 28, 2016, 11:42:39 AM: Quote from: rablack21;63748
But that is on the DL.

Well, not anymore! WP shafts, impellers, and now a radiator? You're really digging into the TRX250R cooling system[MENTION=100]rablack21[/MENTION]! :applouse:
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: rablack21 on January 28, 2016, 01:25:15 PM: Quote from: havinnoj;63749
Well, not anymore! WP shafts, impellers, and now a radiator? You're really digging into the TRX250R cooling system[MENTION=100]rablack21[/MENTION]! :applouse:
Just trying to update some things with a little newer technology. It's up to us to keep these bad boys going. I don't think it is fair to say anymore that these TRX 250R are made by Honda or from Japan. There is more stuff on my quad made in the USA than there is from Honda. LOL
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: Skeans1 on January 29, 2016, 12:38:09 AM: :carlos::topsecret:
Quote from: rablack21;63751
Just trying to update some things with a little newer technology. It's up to us to keep these bad boys going. I don't think it is fair to say anymore that these TRX 250R are made by Honda or from Japan. There is more stuff on my quad made in the USA than there is from Honda. LOL
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: Dbadde on January 29, 2016, 01:21:39 AM: Newbie here! Anyone know what temperature range is normal for a 250r....just bought one...it isn't bored over at just pipe reeds...etc...bolt on addons.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: rablack21 on January 29, 2016, 08:59:29 AM: Quote from: Dbadde;63776
Newbie here! Anyone know what temperature range is normal for a 250r....just bought one...it isn't bored over at just pipe reeds...etc...bolt on addons.
This really depends on several factors, including how fast you are going, how much airflow you are getting through the rad, what type of riding you are doing. You could technically be anywhere around 150° - 190° and still be in a normal range, depending on what you are doing, for a stock cylinder.
Title: pwr or cbr radiator
Post by: Dbadde on January 29, 2016, 10:41:53 AM: Thanks rablack21 that helps i have as just looking for a range to keep an eye on while at the dunes next week thanks for the reply.