In a message dated 97-07-04 15:04:28 EDT, aramm@concentric.net (Andy Ramm)
writes:
> Randy Johnson had a great suggestion about re-coring a radiator with a
> thicker core and more tubes per inch. Has anyone else tried this? Are
> there aftermarket radiators I can retrofit to increase cooling capability?
> The car is a '67 BGT (and I'd eventually like to do this on my '69 B).
> Would a later-type '78 on radiator be an improvement and is fitting these
> simple or difficult? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Andy:
FWIW, I had a local radiator shop build a custom unit for my TR5.0. It was
made the to the same dimensions as the old one, but thicker. I gave the shop
the dimensions, including the locations of the mounting brackets, support
braces, etc, and the size and location of the hose connections. Basically, it
is a complete custom job. I could have had it longer, wider, etc, if needed.
The lotal cost for this was $265. That is less than a replacement radiator
would cost from the LBC vendors.
Worth looking into.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR5.0------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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