[Fot] TRF's High-Performance Alloy Radiators

[Guyots3 at wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 12/17/2006 5:20:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,
fot-request at autox.team.net writes:

> >> From: "Allen Washatko" <awashatko at wi.rr.com>
> >> To: "Friends of Triumph" <fot at autox.team.net>
> >> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 8:46 AM
> >> Subject: [Fot] TRF's High-Performance Alloy Radiators
> >>
> >>
> >>> FOT,
> >>>
> >>> Re: TR-6 radiator for racing applications
> >>>
> >>> The Roadster Factory is offering a "high-performance alloy radiator"
> >>> in
> >>> their new catalogue for $500. When I contacted their Technical
> >>> Department to get a better idea on the "high-performance" specs, they
> >>> had no information other than that the radiators are made in the U.K.
> >>> Has anyone out there had any experience with these in a racing
> >>> environment? My goal this winter is to create a more efficient cooling
> >>> system. It would be great to be able to use this product since it is a
> >>> "bolt-on" original fit approach vs. fabricating a generic aluminum
> >>> radiator from a racing supply house. Any feedback would be most
> >>> appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> Happy Holidays to all (Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa)!
> >>>
> >>> Allen
> >>>
> >>> Jody & Allen Washatko
> >>> N65 W5567 Columbia Road
> >>> Cedarburg, WI. 53012

If I were you, I would follow the advice of this list and purchase an
aluminum radiator made here in the USA.

I am willing to be that they are every bit as good as those made in the UK.

I have a Serck Marston Aluminium Radiator made for my Vitesse in the UK, and
fitted immediately before I emigrated in March 2002. It cost 355 GBP, (700 USD
at today's exchange rate.

I didn't even have to suffer today's exchange rate, shipping or import
duties!

It proved to be a good fit in all dimensions except that the spout was too
tall, and facing in the wrong direction.

It has a late (post 1973) Triumph Stag cap with one of the 'ears' cut off as
they point longditudinally rather than transversely.

I have had to locate another aluminum spout, (Chevy-Summit Racing), and
another cap, (Jeep), and a decent alumnum welder.

And, I still have to remove the radiator, have the old spout removed and the
new one fitted, more expense!

Before I can re-adjust the bonnet/flip front to get the gaps right again!

No, get it here, then any issues can be sorted out locally.

Best Regards

Lion

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