My view is up to 200 is probably ok. My R16 used to
always run over 200, and would creep to 210+ easily in
traffic. I had the radiator recored with a high
efficiency core with more rows than the original. Now
it seems to sit on 185 in almost all conditions,
occoasionally moving to 190. So my suggestion if you
wish to improve the cooling, first investigate what a
higher efficiency recore could do for you.
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:53:37 -0700
From: "audela2" <audela2@cox.net>
Subject: Overheating & Radiator
I don't know if it's me or if the archives are down,
but I was looking for info on what constitutes
"overheating" or running warm on a 1600
engine. Our engine runs at about 195-200
consistently. Is this too hot? We put in
a 180 deg. Z thermostat with a hole drilled in the
side.
Also, are there any radiators that are a bolt-in for a
Roadster? We might need a new radiator; I'm not
concerned about originality with this particular
project.
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