Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/05/2006(UTC)
Posts: 493
Thanks: 5 times
Was thanked: 12 time(s) in 10 post(s)
|
hi guys, has anyone succesfully fitted a late model crummydore/foulcan radiator to a hq/hz? Ill need something decent to keep the new engine cool, lets say 700hp and i want to drive it in stop/start traffic. since the late model boys dont seem to have the problems of us old car folk with half decent HP i figure a good start is to adapt the radiator. Im quite happy to cut up the radiator support to make something suitable fit, i plan on cutting anyway because I need room for pipework in front of the engine and i have a 4" thick intercooler core i need to jam in there as well so im planning on putting the radiator/intercooler etc as far forward as the nosecone will allow to get my pipework in. bonnet latch/support is in the bin, and im not scared of the grinder so what are your thoughts? phill Edited by user Saturday, 5 March 2011 6:12:13 AM(UTC)
| Reason: Not specified
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/05/2006(UTC)
Posts: 493
Thanks: 5 times
Was thanked: 12 time(s) in 10 post(s)
|
for reference, the measurements of the current core is 630mm*370mm*70mm brass/copper
The measurements I have found for WB are 625mm*442mm*50mm and i assume a crossflow design.
A vz v8 lists 675mm*442mm*50mm which i reckon i can fit with some butchery.
the lesser core thickness of the 2 above would make life easier for me and the vz core is appreciably larger than the early holden.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 14,717
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 512 time(s) in 488 post(s)
|
You can easily fit a WB radiator. Just get a rusty WB radiator support and un-pick the spot welds for the brackets, then open up your support and tack them in. Basically copy the WB support. Is pretty easy, but takes a while. You can get a 4 row crossflow for a WB. |
_______________________________________________________
If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords? |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/05/2006(UTC)
Posts: 493
Thanks: 5 times
Was thanked: 12 time(s) in 10 post(s)
|
yeah, wb is probably the go but i dont think it will give me enough clearance in the engine bay. I just measured up a vs v6 radiator and it compares quite favorably to the existing core exposure size/space constraints and is a bunch thinner in the core. I dont know which way to go to be honest, but there will not be enough room for the current setup once i fit the turbo hotside piping and i need to be generous with the space around those stinking hot pipes cos burnt stuff costs money lol. I know of a vp that used to race with 550hp NA and all that had was a vs v6 radiator but it also had an electric water pump and didnt see bugger all street time. edit: I also dont want to pay 600+ for a man to make something to suit if i can get away with something thats OEM Edited by user Tuesday, 8 March 2011 12:58:27 AM(UTC)
| Reason: Not specified
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
