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1. [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:32:43 -0800 (PST); 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 g; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00028.html (6,949 bytes)
2. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:25:00 -0500; 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 ex; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00029.html (8,430 bytes)
3. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Jim Holmgren <Jim.Holmgren@corp.aol.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:06:31 -0500; One of those fancy non-contact laser thermometers works great for checking this. I thought my Spit was running WAY hot this summer until a friend used his laser thermometer and showed me that it was; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00030.html (8,995 bytes)
4. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:54:09 -0800 (PST); Hi Jim, Yeah, I got one for my birthday back in September. I also suspected all the usual suspects(sender, gauge, stabilizer). I installed an electric fan which goes on with the key AND a aftermarket; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00031.html (10,911 bytes)
5. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@charter.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:05:53 -0500; There are plenty of these cars that don't overheat with fully stock cooling systems, including mine. And it gets just as hot in Georgia as it does in Ohio. You can certainly buy a $400 radiator, but; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00032.html (8,401 bytes)
6. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:17:45 -0800 (PST); That's the thing Jeff, I might be running a warmed up Story is the engine was in a crate from Rimmer. Domed pistons, but I don't know what else? I've drained the system many times till water was clea; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00033.html (9,337 bytes)
7. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Scott Cypher <spitfireracer@xsmail.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:52:02 -0500; And if you go this weekend, get an extra 20% off! Send me an email off list, and I'll send you a pdf of the email coupon they sent me... Thanks -Scott Cypher spitfireracer@xsmail.com SCCA #37 HP Spit; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00034.html (9,564 bytes)
8. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: TR250Driver@aol.com; Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:08:55 EST; You can certainly buy a $400 radiator, but what if that doesn't solve the problem? Hey Todd, I bought one of those aluminum radiators for the 68/70 GT6 +. The improvement was only marginal on the tem; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00035.html (7,733 bytes)
9. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: "Bob Krivnko" <trbob@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:31:25 -0500; An oil cooler on my spit made a big difference in both temperature and oil pressure. Lowered the cooling and raised the oil pressure. Just my two cents. bob You can certainly buy a $400 radiator, but; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00036.html (8,669 bytes)
10. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:35:22 -0800 (PST); Hi Bob, IF the radiator shroud doesn't make a difference, I'm springing for the oil cooler. If this is a slightly warmed up engine, I believe an cooler should make a big difference! Cheers, Todd (htt; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00037.html (9,965 bytes)
11. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: TR250Driver@aol.com; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:36:20 EST; Is this a stock engine? Hey Doug, In my case no, the motor in my hot running 68/70 GT6+ is not stock. Unfortunately, I am in the same boat as Todd for the PO did all the work on it so, how much modif; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00038.html (9,397 bytes)
12. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: Todd Bermudez <red_tr250@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:27:03 -0800 (PST); Hey Darrell, You have that ignition issue too huh...I'm running points, but I think it's something in the gas tank. ON the way back from the TRials, it would start losing power. You'll pull over, let; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00039.html (10,818 bytes)
13. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1): Author: "FRED E THOMAS" <frede.thomas2@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:43:09 -0500; On the subject of heat in the cockpit, check the firewall to insure "all" grommets are in place and the correct size, the biggest problem with 1500 is the engine/tranny cover, if you cover this with; /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00040.html (8,135 bytes)

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