At 10:32 AM 12/26/2008, Todd Bermudez wrote:
>Aside from spring issues, I noticed that the PO
>installed a 7 lb radiator cap which would be stock on
>a GT6 mk1 application. However the engine is a MK2
>engine and I think it has domed pistons...it goes
>really well! I noted that the parts books all call
>for a 13 lb cap. Would this help cool the system
>better? I ran hot all summer long so of course I ran
>the heater! Thank goodness for those CLOTH Miata
>seats! Oh, we picked up a radiator shroud from
>Spitbits. I'm hoping that will help. I haven't
>installed that yet. Nigel told me it installs on the
>engine shields. Unfortunately, I don't have those.
>Anyone have extras? I'm quite certain, I can
>fabricate something if I had something to work from.
Make sure you check the temp with a calibrated gauge before you get
too excited. I have several gauges and senders, and found that I
could make the gauge read anywhere from 1/4 to 3/4 depending on
exactly which combination I used!
Kevin Rhodes
Westbrook, ME
Freddy the '74 Spitfire
Freddy's new older sister - '69 Saab Sonett #1243 - winter project
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