[Spridgets] Aluminum Radiators

[John Farley]

Hi Michael. In 2013 I bought a Wizard aluminum radiator for my 1275
Bugeye.  When it arrived the shroud did not fit. I then interacted with
Scott Attig and Tom Dahmer of Wizard.  I then sent Tom measurements of
modifications that were needed.  He then sent me their modified drawing and
3D model for my review before going into production.  The revised shroud
worked perfectly.   Tom also worked with me when the pet cock wouldn’t seal
properly.  I believe I must have been the first Bugeye customer for them.
I sure couldn’t have done this with some overseas manufacturers.

It was pricy, $499.00 back then, but has worked great   I am a satisfied
customer.

While I was at it, I installed an electric cooling fan with a thermostat.

John F



On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 12:35 PM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

>      My Bugeye has been running hot in any ambient temperature over 80
> degrees lately.  I have the original radiator that was re-cored with an OEM
> type core almost 25 years ago.  I have been leaning towards getting an
> aluminum radiator.  Moss sells a two row aluminum radiator for $300.  You
> can get a Chinese made Bugeye type radiator on Fleabay for $165 with free
> shipping.  Nevermind the fact Moss charges a $10 oversize fee on top of a
> shipping charge of $27 and then of course California has to get their cut
> ($24).  It adds up.
>      A call to Moss just now was not all that helpful.  I was told that
> all they know is their aluminum radiator comes from Moss Europe.  Other
> than that, they have no idea country of manufacture.  Since both radiators
> are just about the same in construction and core size I am not sure what to
> do here.  With Frank's words on Chinese made crap echoing in my head might
> I be better off getting my original radiator re-cored with an up to date
> core that will have more cooling fin area?  Do the aluminum radiators make
> that much difference?
> Mike MacLean
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