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Urgent. Radiator required.
Eternal - 2/4/12 at 09:09 AM

Hello all!

Im urgently after a radiator before Thu,

What im looking for is a ally radiator that is around polo size. Between 350mm x 550mm and as thick as possible.

If anyone has one can they please u2u me or email me at alexhines@btinternet.com?

Thanks a load!


dhutch - 2/4/12 at 09:17 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Eternal
Hello all!

Im urgently after a radiator before Thu,

What im looking for is a ally radiator that is around polo size. Between 350mm x 550mm and as thick as possible.

If anyone has one can they please u2u me or email me at alexhines@btinternet.com?

Thanks a load!
There not stupid money new, a google or forum search will find the links £30 for a standard polo jobbie.

I have an old copper ford type going for scrap value (call it a pint, collected) if its any use or local.


Daniel


cliftyhanger - 2/4/12 at 09:20 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
quote:
Originally posted by Eternal
Hello all!

Im urgently after a radiator before Thu,

What im looking for is a ally radiator that is around polo size. Between 350mm x 550mm and as thick as possible.

If anyone has one can they please u2u me or email me at alexhines@btinternet.com?

Thanks a load!
There not stupid money new, a google or forum search will find the links £30 for a standard polo jobbie.

I have an old copper ford type going for scrap value (call it a pint, collected) if its any use or local.


Daniel


Scrap value is WAY more than a pint these days (I got nearly £30 for 2 copper radiators that were beyond use)

But yes, get on ebay or one of the rad specialists, they really are cheap!


Eternal - 2/4/12 at 09:26 AM

Think im going to need something special as its going to have to cool a 2.5l turbo straight 6 running around 280hp.


loggyboy - 2/4/12 at 09:40 AM

One of these and a good oil cooler should be adequate.

VW GOLF/JETTA III 1.6 RADIATOR/KIT CAR | eBay

Bare in mind its the core size quoted there, so you may want one a little narrower:

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[Edited on 2/4/12 by loggyboy]


SteveWallace - 2/4/12 at 11:30 AM

I'm after one as well to cool my BMW 2.8 straight 6 in my Viento (about 230 hp with modifications). I'm interested in the last post by loggyboy on this. Will a radiator designed for a Golf 1.6 really cool a 2 litre plus straight 6? If so, I've been looking in the wrong price range for mine and a quick trip to the scrappy should yield something that would work well


Gary 7 - 2/4/12 at 12:59 PM

If your looking for an uprated aluminium rad these are good (first link) , but it is a lot of money. A golf mk2 gti 16v rad is a good upgrade but the inlet and outlet are on the right hand side. lf buying golf rad check sizes first as a few sizes were used




Westfield VW Polo Alloy Radtec Universal Radiator | eBay



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VW GOLF MK2 16V HIGH FLOW ALLOY RACE RADIATOR 1.6L 1.8L GTI | eBay


Eternal - 2/4/12 at 01:15 PM

The Radtec are fantastic just a huge amount for a radiator. The golf mk2 looks good just need to find the sizes. Thanks for the links guys any more finds please let us know! Us straight 6 guys need all the help we can get heh


SteveWallace - 2/4/12 at 04:52 PM

How about one of these for £85 including the fan. They also sell them for £70 without the fan

HONDA CIVIC CRX DEL SOL VTi ALLOY RAD RADIATOR 12'' FAN | eBay


Eternal - 2/4/12 at 05:17 PM

Good idea but would be too high and get in the way of the ducting for the intercooler. I its a bugger really as nothing production wise is quit the right size or price!


Eternal - 2/4/12 at 05:23 PM

http://www.thecoolerthebetter.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=vw-golf-mk2-gti-18l-16v-high-flow-race-radiator-rad

might work!


quote:

This aluminium core light-weight racing radiator will achieve 40% more cooling capability than a standard radiator,

Massive 42mm thick for maximum cooling efficiency,

Made from aircraft quality aluminium with OEM fitment; no modifications required,

Lightweight Aluminium Radiators are more efficient than standard radiators and will help keep engine temperatures down and are ideal for track use or modified cars,

Greater cooling capacity than any other radiator on the market,

Full alloy radiator with custom polished top and bottom tanks designed for a perfect FIT.

Perfect for performance upgrades,

Brand New in the Box,

Very High Quality,

We recommend these radiators are fitted by a professional mechanic to ensure the correct fitment,

Fits:

VW Golf GTI 1.8L 16V 1986-1992 Manual

Core Size---430mm x 310mm x 42mm,

Overall size-520mm x 325mm x 55mm,
Please compare your rad with the above sizes ans pictures for correct fittment.


Eternal - 5/4/12 at 08:03 PM



Mk2 golf rad fits quite well i think!