I had my rad recored last winter, using a modern 4 core, high density
material. It was a standard size right out of the rad shops application
book. It does not look exactly original, but is supposed to offer 30%
improved cooling capacity over the original design. As for running too cool,
that's the other job of the thermostat. No more over-heating problems, even
at the beach strip in 95 degree weather.
Brian Finck
Stratford, On, Canada
'75 BRG TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert M. Lang [mailto:lang@isis.mit.edu]
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 9:28 AM
To: Peter Macholdt
Cc: 6pack list
Subject: Re: Radiators- Recore or Repro?
On Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Peter Macholdt wrote:
> Hugh,
>
> I just upgraded mine to a 4-row core. The old original is 3 rows and I do
> believe that the higher capacity is allowing me to run cooler (haven't had
> any 95+ days with the new unit, so can't do a proper comparison).
Ummm. Sorry to be a contrarian on this. The original TR6 radiator is a
two-row radiator. The "standard upgrade" is to go to a three-row setup.
> My shop found a 4-row core that has the same fin count and is only
slightly
> thicker than stock.
This may be true, I am not an expert on available radiator cores.
> Looks original but cools better (I think).
I can't speak to this. Keep in mind that you don't want the motor running
too cool, too low a temp range is bad for the motor just as too high a
temp range is bad for the motor.
> YMMV,
> Peter
> '68 TR250
regards,
rml
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