dblissett
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 05:44 PM |
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micra rad
i have a micra rad and fan but i am using a pinto that should produce about 140- 150 hp will this rad be up to it
has anyone used this rad/hp combo
ps i am building a 442 so i do have room for a larger rad
cheers dave
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ned
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 06:15 PM |
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James is using that rad, though his si a standard pinto and it isn't onthe road yet. a polo or golf ally cored rad would be fine if you'r
not sure on the micra one..
Ned.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 06:42 PM |
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i am using a micra rad with 2.0i pinto, not on the road, but will tickover for over an hour with a steady temp reading, and no different if I were to
take allegedly short blats!!
The temp is fairly high, but consistant and does not overheat
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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dblissett
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 08:57 PM |
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rad
its just that i plan to sort out the rad mountings this weekend and i only want to do it once
whats the first test drive like mark
not on the road of course?
cheers dave
[Edited on 22/11/04 by dblissett]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 12:02 PM |
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Im building a Mac1ZR with 2.0 pinto. Mac1 recommend the Mk1 Micra radiator. I was in their demo car - 2.1 in twin 40's, approx 140 - 150 bhp.
Apparently had no problems with this set up.
I hope this helps.
Darren.
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Kelvin
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 12:23 PM |
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Does the Micra rad have a temp sensor location built in?
kelvin
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James
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 03:29 PM |
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It has a temp switch built in for the fan.
James
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 06:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
It has a temp switch built in for the fan.
James
I have found that the micra fan does not cut in until the sierra guage enters the red - I have fitted an override switch on the dash.
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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indykid
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| posted on 24/11/04 at 09:54 PM |
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surely you can change the switch?
i think mine cuts in about 84 degrees, but there is vast variation, 108 is the highest halfords stocks.
tom
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wheelsinsteadofhooves
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| posted on 25/11/04 at 11:57 AM |
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for what its worth the clio rad looks like it might be a contender. not sure about brackettry and sensors etc, but looks pretty smart.
dont go for a rover 216 rad - looks(ed) perfect, not too tall etc, but just to wide. darn.
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