- 1. TR6 cooling questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Ian Viles" <ian.viles@ntlworld.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:44:06 +0100
- I'm nearing the end of the TR6 re-build and have obtained an alloy radiator at a sensible price ... a couple of questions though: 1. Should I paint the radiator core with black radiator paint? 2. I'm
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- 2. RE: TR6 cooling questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:10:59 -0700
- I wouldn't. The paint can only interfere with heat transfer and isn't needed for corrosion protection. Ever see an A/C radiator with paint ? Pros : Less drag on engine means slightly better performa
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- 3. Re: TR6 cooling questions (score: 1)
- Author: acekraut11@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:04:45 -0400
- I would say to paint or not to paint is a personal preference. If there is a cooling or otherwise benefit or hindrance to paint I havent heard of it. I would definitely get rid of the engine driven
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- 4. Re: TR6 cooling questions (score: 1)
- Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:19:30 -0700
- ** No, leave it as is - ** ** There is no problem using just an electric fan (I have only an electric on my V6 spit with aluminum radiator and almost all newer cars run only electrics, albeit they r
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- 5. Re: TR6 cooling questions (score: 1)
- Author: AMfoto1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:50:30 EDT
- Hi Ian, To paint or not is up to you. If you want original, black appearance, there are special "radiator " paints that go on and cover nicely with only a very thin coat, to maximize heat transfer. S
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