actually, the rules for radiators generally say it must mount in the
same place as stock--not be stock or have a stock outer housing. I had a
radiator shop fit a huge radiator that bolts into the stock location,
with an expansion tank to keep it full. Even with the fan off on a hot
day, sitting on the grid and revving like an idiot I've never had it go
above 180.
check your local rules--your mileage may vary. By the way, I DON'T
recommend the Cambridge motorsports aluminum radiator--it's very
fragile.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Kramer [mailto:rgk@flash.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 1998 8:57 PM
To: rgb@exact.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: one other
That's exactly what I'm thinking about doing, and I think I have a junk
TR3 radiator. If I don't, I bet Mark would donate a junk one.
What about the possibility that I am moving the coolant too fast
through the radiator? I have a gutted thermostat in there, but maybe I
need to downsize the opening a bit? The problem worsened at 5000+ RPM.
When I backed off, the temps went down. Even down the straight, with
the foot mashed temps redlined.
Bob Kramer, Austin TX
Hill Country Triumph Club
TR6's, TR250's, TR3A vintage race
rgk@flash.net
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> From: rgb@exact.com
> To: rgk@flash.net
> Subject: one other
> Date: Thursday, June 04, 1998 2:22 PM
>
>
> If you have a spare TR3 radiator, especially one completely
> rotted away, you could have an aluminum core put in it, or
> have a custom one made using the old one for dimensions.
>
> Roger
>
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