Bob and FOT, I've got to echo his sentiments on the front suspension. I
will definitely be using either the section method or the heim joint
method (the heim joint sounds the most elegant, but more work).
As far as the radiator: the uncle jack special ('61 TR-4) had similar
temp problems on hot days with the stock radiator. After one
particularly bad temp weekend, we bought an aluminum radiator from the
local stock car supply store. It wasn't terribly expensive, but there
was some work involved in getting radiator hoses to mate up properly.
While it's not strictly legal, we figure there is no performance
advantage (except we make the engine live longer). We went from 105 +
(C) to running 60 to 80 deg. (C). With an electric fan, we no longer
worry about starting the engine too soon on the grid and having it
overheat.
- Tony Drews
Bob Kramer wrote:
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> >
> > FOT, thanks for the info on front suspension, it will come in handy
> > when and if I go to make my mods. I'm thinking of building a car from
> > the ground up. Do the last TR4A's have the same suspension as a TR6?
> If
> > so, wouldn't a straight axle TR4A be the best choice for a wet sleeve
> > TR vintage racer? What about radiators? After this past weekend, I'm
> > thinking I need more than a stock radiator. Anyone know of a
> > bigger/better core that fits the shell or a better solution? I'm not
> > real happy about the temps I was running, has anyone else run at
> those
> > temps?
> > TIA
> >
> >
> > Bob Kramer, Austin TX
> > Hill Country Triumph Club
> > TR6's, TR250's, TR3A vintage race
> > rgk@flash.net
>
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