Another source is at mcculloch@alumrad.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bolton, Rich" <rbolton@chartbank.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 9:43 AM
Subject: RE: Tim Suddard checking in. - Radiator
> I just checked that TR3 aluminum radiator at Cambridge Motorsport. It is
> beautiful but expensive! #590.00 which is approximately $930 American at
> current exchange rates.....Gulp!
>
> Does anyone know a less expensive source for this style of radiator?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BillDentin@aol.com [mailto:BillDentin@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 11:22 AM
> To: GRMTim@aol.com
> Cc: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Tim Suddard checking in.
>
> In a message dated 03/25/2003 10:06:20 AM Central Standard Time,
> GRMTim@aol.com writes:
>
>
> > I've been slammed lately, but wanted to check in. From a personal
> > standpoint,
> > JK and I have gotten the GRM TR-3 just about ready. We plan on testing
in
> > May
> > and running VIR June 7-8 with our new engine, trans, rear axles, and
> myriad
> >
> > of other improvements. We also plan on making Mosport. I am about to
> source
> > a
> > new radiator. What is the current "list" thinking on radiators? Does
> > anybody
> > make a good, light, effective radiator that fits a TR-3? if not, who
best
> > to
> > custom make one?
> >
>
> Tim:
>
> The aluminum version available from Cambridge in England is a respectable
> copy of the original, looks proper (it's gorgeous), is VERY light, and
works
>
> GREAT.
>
> The bad news is that it is pretty fragile. Ours lasted about ten events,
> and
> then the connection brackets busted, and the core got racked. I suspect
JK
> could come up with beefy modications (prior to installation), that would
> make
> those connections better.
>
> Obviously you can have a custom radiator built to fit, but I hope you will
> consider running something that at least looks like a TR3.
>
> We have gone back to a standard radiator, which we have modified (given up
> the crank hole). I am also looking for someone who might repair our
> aluminum
> radiator.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Bill Dentinger
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