--- Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net> wrote:
> There seems to be little formal data on cooling MGBs
> when a V8 is dropped
> in. I have been battling the problem and juggling
> CFMs with space, water
> pump mods, dropping sway bars and a myriad of other
> things. Would those
> who have running V8s like to contribute towards a
> loosey-goosey data base
> on cooling by filling in the details below.
>
> Engine - Buick 215, RV8 headers, 78MGB
>
> Radiator -- D&D's MGV8 Radiator, 4 core
>
> Mechanical fan Y/N Yes, 16" from D&D. Doesn't cool
well (slowly overheats) when stopped in traffic.
Added one MG pusher fan and that helped significantly.
Looking to get rid of the mechanical fan this winter.
>
> Air Conditioning Y/N -- No
>
> Electric fan -- Looking into a 10" - 12" fan and the
MG pushers as backup.
> size (dia of blade)
> rated CFM
>
> County/Province/State -- Michigan
>
> Performance -- "B" (Fine but could be better always
watching the temperature gauge on hot days when
stopped in traffic)
> A = Absolutely fine
> B = Fine but could be better
> C = Needs to be improved
Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
http://personals.yahoo.com
///
/// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list
/// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net
/// Send list postings to mgb-v8@autox.team.net
/// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
///
|