nib1980
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 10:12 AM |
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Radiator types - whats the best
Hi All,
I'm uping the performance of the engine, and I was looking to improve the cooling too.
I currently have a escort Rad thats looking tired and occasionally pops it's cap.
What rads are easy to acquire and use? I've heard polo mentioned alot? if so which specific one?
would be great if someone had a alloy escort one for sale cheap 
Many thanks
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eznfrank
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 10:54 AM |
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The earliest polo rad seems to be the most popular choice. Should be able to get an ally one brand new for about 30 sheets on ebay.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 10:59 AM |
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Not sure how "performance" you want it, but there are some beauties you can get made from ali.
THink MK or MNR provide one, but obviously loads of places do.
I personally have a polo rad, and I'm sure it will be fit for purpose.
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nib1980
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 11:05 AM |
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cheers dangle,
do you know what size the inlet and outlet points are?
many thanks
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 11:32 AM |
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Not off hand, but a search on polo rads might help, I bet its been covered before.
quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
cheers dangle,
do you know what size the inlet and outlet points are?
many thanks
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 01:20 PM |
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Search polo and user surrey dave..
Dan
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philhoward
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 01:36 PM |
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Polo rads have a 32mm inlet and outlet pipe
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DavidM
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 04:12 PM |
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I used a Micra rad. Very efficient and comes with a fan. It looks very similar to a Polo rad.
David
Proportion is Everything
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nib1980
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 04:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DavidM
I used a Micra rad. Very efficient and comes with a fan. It looks very similar to a Polo rad.
David
interesting, and potentially very convinent, K12 i presume?
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DavidM
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 07:18 PM |
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Hi Neil,
I don't know what a K12 is, but if it's a Mk1 Micra then yes. You're welcome to come and have a look.
David
quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
quote:
Originally posted by DavidM
I used a Micra rad. Very efficient and comes with a fan. It looks very similar to a Polo rad.
David
interesting, and potentially very convinent, K12 i presume?
 
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Proportion is Everything
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dave r
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| posted on 17/12/08 at 09:05 PM |
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as you are local ish
go and see kempston radiators
i told him what size would fit and where i wanted the outlets, he then made me one with outlets and positions to suit
wasnt a great deal of money compared to a standard one
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 01:29 AM |
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If you haven't already done so, you may want to look into ducting the radiator correctly. You may be suprised how big of a difference correct
ducting makes to radiator efficiency. Don't forget that getting air out is just as important as getting it into the radiator. If done
correctly you may not need a new, bigger radiator.
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 11:00 AM |
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any pics of examples of good ductin?
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 18/12/08 at 09:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alistairolsen
any pics of examples of good ductin?
No actually
I can't find any pics.
First and foremost you want to seal the nosecone so that any air that enters the hole must go through the radiator. That alone will make a big
difference in cooling operation. More air through the rad, and air through more of the radiator. Instead of just going through the middle of the
core the air will go through the edges as well.
After that, the radiator exhaust should ideally go to the sides of the vehicle. Cars often duct it out the top but that can cause more of an effect
on aero/drag.
Most cars just dump the air out the bottom which reduces downforce but probably improves cooling.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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