sammy
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| posted on 10/12/07 at 08:29 PM |
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RV8 Radiator (again!)
Hi folks,
There has been lots of discussion on what is a suitable radiator for the RV8 that will fit in a locost, but there arent many conclusions about what
actually works.
So, without going into the theory of what may or may not work, is anyone successfully using a Polo radiator (40 quid new)?
Or a Land Rover Discovery (100+ quid new)?
Anything else?
(My chassis is +4 inches so I guess I have a bit more choice)
Thanks!
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Johnmor
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| posted on 10/12/07 at 08:44 PM |
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Rad
I have a Viento with an Alfa V6.
I used a rad from a volvo 740,
Fitted ok and seems to have plenty of cooling for my V6.
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John
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bonzoronnie
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 posted on 10/12/07 at 08:52 PM |
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Engine bay
That is one impressive engine bay.
Ronnie
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/12/07 at 09:22 PM |
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It's an impressive car, I say that having had a very close look once at Afford. Wouldn't mind a wee trip in it someday 
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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sammy
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| posted on 10/12/07 at 10:18 PM |
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That engine looks fantastic! Maybe if I use a volvo rad my RV8 will look as good? Maybe not...
Anyway, that does sound like a good option to try, I'm surprised that such a big car has such a relatively small radiator.
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James
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| posted on 11/12/07 at 12:03 AM |
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A Golf rad is the same as Polo but about 50mm wider... gives you a bit more capacity.
HTH,
James
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Johnmor
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| posted on 12/12/07 at 06:13 PM |
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Thanks for the comments, If anything the engine bay is looking a little tidier now and I'm in the middle of altering the exhaust system
As for a trip, when the weather is better you are more than welcome.
John
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Simon
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| posted on 18/12/07 at 09:29 PM |
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I have a Rover V8 and Polo rad, and it's fine.
Sitting in traffic when it was scorching outside (in an open car), and it would warm up a bit.
Drilled the thermostat out with a few more holes and it's been ok since
ATB
Simon
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