Rick Morrison wrote:
>
> On Sat, 5 Jul 1997 10:05:47 -0800 Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
> writes:
>
> >
> >Randy Johnson had a great suggestion about re-coring a radiator with a
> >thicker core and more tubes per inch. Has anyone else tried this?
> >Are
> >there aftermarket radiators I can retrofit to increase cooling
> >capability?
> >The car is a '67 BGT (and I'd eventually like to do this on my '69 B).
> >Would a later-type '78 on radiator be an improvement and is fitting
> >these
> >simple or difficult? Any feedback would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Andy "Fire brewed, double hopped, beachwood aged, no high horse" Ramm
> >;>
>
> Andy,
> Check out the best radiator shop in town (or the next town if need
> be). A GOOD radiator specialist can basically build you any type of rad
> you need (within reason) and in some cases for less than some of the
> aftermarket "performance" radiators.
> Just take the time to explain exactly what you need, and then be open
> to suggestions from him.
>
> Rick Morrison
> 72 MGBGT
> 74 Midget
I had a larger modern core put into my MGA radiator about 18 months ago. It was
the best
thing I ever did. The car runs much cooler. As others have said, pick a good
radiator
shop to do this, and emphasize that the outside dimensions of the radiator must
remain
the same, especially the width. If you live near Baltimore, MD, I can recommend
a good
shop. (It cost me about $250. to have this done)
Randy Kegg
1958 MGA
1966 Morris Traveller
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