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Hot Summer; Hot, Overheating V-8 Radiator Setup., Hot Summer; Hot, Overheating V-8 Radiator Setup. |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Jul 26 2016, 08:35 PM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Can anyone divulge details on the Renegade Hybrid radiator system such as dimensions, Inlet and outlet sizes and rad type (number of rows, if cross flow etc...). Is it even allowed ;-)?
This hot summer has proven that my system cannot handle it. I have some good components such as a 2000 cfm, 9 blade fan out of a Ford Taurus. The remote mechanical water pump is a standard R.H. unit. I also have a Griffin radiator, model 125241-H... no radiator cap (inlet=1.5" and outlet=1.75"). https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-25241-x The dimensions are 16"x 27.5" x 3". it is a 2 row unit. Although the inlet/outlet sizes are different, the hoses carrying coolant from front to rear are all the same size at 1.25 inch diameter. The Tech rep at Griffin seems to think that the rad should be fine but I ain't no 4 core unit either. The other part of this is the car has a Chalon kit installed. I question whether the bumper opening for rad air is sufficiently sized. The opening is ducted to the bulkhead opening. The inner fender walls are fully open to allow the air to exit. From all that I've read; the viable solutions is to either go with a RH rad setup (or as close to as possible) and/or go with an electric water pump. I think I have some (most) of what RH would sell me as there rad kit. The only difference I can see is the rad size/type and the bumper opening size. Pictures of my current setup can be found here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...132273&hl=# I feel like I am close to getting this figured out. Just a bit more tinkering is needed. Thanks! |
Mike Bellis |
Jul 27 2016, 11:18 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Tony, I see from your pics you have the big block Mopar pump is the conversion housing. When was the last time you replaced the pump? A Mopar 440 RV pump might give you better flow.
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BRAVE_HELIOS |
Jul 28 2016, 09:16 AM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The pump is only 2-3 years old.
Lots of replies on this thread... thanks to all! I need time to read through all the responses. I just need to figure out the best place to start. Bob's recommendations are a good place to start I think! Tony, I see from your pics you have the big block Mopar pump is the conversion housing. When was the last time you replaced the pump? A Mopar 440 RV pump might give you better flow. |
Cracker |
Jul 28 2016, 11:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
It doesn't matter if its 1 day old...its a mechanical pump and for a variety of reasons I'd rather have an electric remote (or on-board) system. Bleeding all the air out and keeping it out is the number one reason I prefer the electric unit. Secondly, at the end of a long session on track, I keep it on (flowing) for 5 minutes or so. I also do NOT run a thermostat either.
T The pump is only 2-3 years old. Lots of replies on this thread... thanks to all! I need time to read through all the responses. I just need to figure out the best place to start. Bob's recommendations are a good place to start I think! Tony, I see from your pics you have the big block Mopar pump is the conversion housing. When was the last time you replaced the pump? A Mopar 440 RV pump might give you better flow. |
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