I would agree with Jim,
CLIMATE is key to what works for people. I have been lucky, only a few days
in the 80's but my car held OK with a stock MGB Rad, she was on the hot
side, but never boiled out. It all comes down to climate, driving style and
traffic you'll drive in..
Larry
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Jim Stuart
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 4:56 PM
To: 'Simon Austin'; mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Radiators
By all means, go for the bigger radiator unless you live in an area with the
same climate as England. If you expect to drive in a "spirited" fashion when
the temps get into the high 80's or 90's, the peace of mind will be worth
it.
Jim Stuart
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Simon Austin
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 7:32 PM
To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Radiators
Team,
This has probably been addressed in the past but I'm at the stage of
requiring a rad and would like to know what others are using.
The easiest method is to use the original GT V8 rad which I can get for less
than $300 CDN but have heard that it's cooling ablility can be limited
(don't know what's different now than in the 70's). Can anyone confirm that
the core of this rad is the same as the RB rads with different tanks and
does it only have 3 tubes in the core? I looked at two different RB rads
today and one had 3 tubes, the other 4 (things that make you go Hmmmmm...).
I've checked with a rad shop and can get one custom made with 4 tubes in the
core and 2-3 inches added to the bottom for more area for about $450 CDN.
I'm not getting into aluminum rads mainly because of the cost.
Any ideas and advice is always appreciated.
Cheers
Simon
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