Larry,
When I put my Rover V8 in the MGB I was aware of the cooling problems
but found there was not enough space for a BIG electric fan for when
car was stationary. Solved that with shortened water pump (down to
3" fat) and in went a 14" 2,950 CFM industrial Perm-Cool. But later
I had an aluminium rad fitted too. Many moons later I had it in a
shop who knew about Edelbrock 1404 carbs (no one in this area has any
idea of "old" carbs!!!) and determined my timing and settings sucked
(a technical term I use rarely). So he did wonders to the
smoothness and response of the engine.....................but he took
out the 14" and put in a smaller shrouded fan much to my
dismay. However, all seems to be well except I do not think the
smaller fan copes as well in hot traffic snarl ups - so I may put 14"
back as it can do no harm - only good.
At 08:18 AM 8/26/2010, Larry wrote:
>It may be part of what Barrie mentioned, different materials, but I know the
>"new" MX cores often used to not cool as well as even a stock old MG core if
>in good shape.
>
>When I put the 302 in my car I "knew" up front I was going to have to recore
>my radiator, every article, review, person I talked to said it was just part
>of the swap. Well I happen to have a Rad pro right around the corner and
>got VERY lucky. This is one of those guys that has been doing rads for
>30+yrs and is one of the few left in this state due to EPA issues..
Regards,
Barrie Robinson
barrie@look.ca
705-721-9060
MGB GT V8 in great nick
Aston Martin 1955 DB 2/4 MkII under restoration
http://www.britishv8.org/MG/BarrieRobinson.htm
www.britcot.com
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