327 V8 Radiator problem H-E-L-P!!!!, who's running Chev V8's? What Radiator Options

[porsha916]

Hi, I helped a friend install a built 327, 375Hp V8 in a 75 914, Renegade Kit (including Radiator) , They have been very helpful!!!!! We can't solve the radiator leak problem. We have installed extra grounds on engine(thought the water was positively charged). I believe 3 radiators have been in and out of the six times(starting to lose count). The guy's at the radiator repair shop call Him by my first name. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) What radiator works or what do think is the problem is?????? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) ???????? Please Help!!!!!!!!!!

[byndbad914]

QUOTE (BIGKAT_83 @ Feb 20 2006, 03:28 PM)

I'd  check the way the radiator is mounted in the car. It should be in some type of rubber mount. Where are the leaks, where the core is welded to the reservoir tank or in the core itself?

I am with Bob, check how it is mounted. If it is mounted to a solid frame, then you can stress crack at the tank welds pretty easily. they need to be on a "sloppy" rubberized mount. Not sloppy enough to bounce around, but not so tight the rubber starts acting like a rigid interface either.

RH uses Ron Davis radiators, so I would be surprised if it was the rad. RDavis stuff is pretty solid and nice. I have a PWR just because I got a good deal through my old boss, otherwise I was going to go with RDavis.

Also, previously someone mentioned what you meant by a Chevy radiator and I agree with there response - it has nothing to do with aftermarket radiator makeup, just how the outlets are sized and configured.

That said, IIRC Tim at RDavis used a dual pass, 14"x30"x1" in/out chevy-style radiator (both openings on the passenger side - Ford is both on the drivers side FYI). I have a 16x26x1-1/4 in/out Chevy-style dual pass. We both have 1" tube - 2 row cores. Your RH should be somewhat similar to Tim's I think...

Rad should be fine though, check the mounting...