In my endeavour to improve the cooling in my Sprite
(downflow rad, 1275cc) I'd like to know this:
If there is an electric fan right in front of the rad wouldn't that
impede the flow of air to the rad (when fan is stopped), therefore
making matters worse?
After having flushed the rad, replaced the thermostat with a 74C,
put in new elbow, water pump and gaskets, new hoses, etc. I still
get 90-100 C while in sluggish traffic.
I think the solution may be to find or custom make a larger core
radiator. However I don't know if it will fit there between
the two fans (engine and electric). Maybe the electric one will have
to go. Has anyone tried any of this?
In the book "How to power tune.." there is a mention to an all
aluminium rad, made in the USA. Is this a better cooling aid or
just lighter?
Thank you
Regards
Evangelos
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