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Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:32 pm
by Rox_Star
Hi Guys,

My first post and advice seeking mission.

Firstly I drive a Citi Rox, 2l 8v shortblock, stage 3 build by Sarel with single throttle.

Planning on going crossflow Throttles but I’m just having some issues around the radiator. I know cheaper ain’t always better but I just want to find out if any one here has dropped their standard radiator down to allow the trumpets to to get access to fresh air.

I have searched the forum, this topic has been discussed with regards to other radiator options, but I’m just checking if dropping the radiator is a good option. I trust Sarel but personally not sure if I want to cut the car yet.

Much appreciated guy.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:20 am
by PapaJo
Rox_Star wrote: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:32 pm Hi Guys,

My first post and advice seeking mission.

Firstly I drive a Citi Rox, 2l 8v shortblock, stage 3 build by Sarel with single throttle.

Planning on going crossflow Throttles but I’m just having some issues around the radiator. I know cheaper ain’t always better but I just want to find out if any one here has dropped their standard radiator down to allow the trumpets to to get access to fresh air.

I have searched the forum, this topic has been discussed with regards to other radiator options, but I’m just checking if dropping the radiator is a good option. I trust Sarel but personally not sure if I want to cut the car yet.

Much appreciated guy.
i would like to know the answer too. Heard about this cut and drop too, but also very worried that it will weaken the front valance. It will definitely be weaker with the cut out unless the cut out gets boxed and welded up.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:14 pm
by panic-mechanic
We cut a BMW 540 rad in half and mounted the halves behind each other with custom end tanks. Worked a charm.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:21 pm
by Rox_Star
Thanks @Panic. Who did the tanks? Which model of 540 rad did you use? Thing is car is a daily so i sit in a bit of traffic everyday.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:38 pm
by PapaJo
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:14 pm We cut a BMW 540 rad in half and mounted the halves behind each other with custom end tanks. Worked a charm.
Great info, panic

Any chance of having a picture of this to give us an idea?

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:43 pm
by PapaJo
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:14 pm We cut a BMW 540 rad in half and mounted the halves behind each other with custom end tanks. Worked a charm.
Great info, panic

Any chance of having a picture of this to give us an idea?

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:48 pm
by panic-mechanic
Oh gee no that was around 12 years ago - pics long gone. tanks were built by Aero tig in spartan but I believed he has also passed away since.
Was the first series 540 that came out. so would have been E39 I think?.
I was just the right length to fit snugly in the mk1's nose.
We ran small aftermarket fans and never had heat issues

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 12:52 pm
by Rox_Star
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:48 pm Oh gee no that was around 12 years ago - pics long gone. tanks were built by Aero tig in spartan but I believed he has also passed away since.
Was the first series 540 that came out. so would have been E39 I think?.
I was just the right length to fit snugly in the mk1's nose.
We ran small aftermarket fans and never had heat issues
Ok thanks. Google says the E39 tank dimensions are 650mm x 440mm (L x H). This is the correct one right? So we cut it horizontally and get tanks make up for them after they stacked?

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 3:14 pm
by PapaJo
Rox_Star wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:52 pm
panic-mechanic wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 12:48 pm Oh gee no that was around 12 years ago - pics long gone. tanks were built by Aero tig in spartan but I believed he has also passed away since.
Was the first series 540 that came out. so would have been E39 I think?.
I was just the right length to fit snugly in the mk1's nose.
We ran small aftermarket fans and never had heat issues
Ok thanks. Google says the E39 tank dimensions are 650mm x 440mm (L x H). This is the correct one right? So we cut it horizontally and get tanks make up for them after they stacked?
I have searched online and also came to the E39 model and dimensions you got. Looking at radiator flow characteristics then, I think this was made with an entry on the one tank, passing over on the tank on the other end tank to the other core and exiting on the other end tank in front of the tank where it entered. Motor side entered on the core closest to motor and return to head from the front core to prevent the hotter motor water coming out of motor to heat up the second core if second core was sitting at the motor side returning to head. Thermo switch then on bottom corner of end tank passing from one core to the other core.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am
by panic-mechanic
Correct on the flow. Way too long ago for me to remeber dimensions

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 2:30 pm
by PapaJo
panic-mechanic wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am Correct on the flow. Way too long ago for me to remeber dimensions
Thanks for confirming flow, panic.

Rox_Star had nmeasurements higher up in his post 650mm L x 440mm H. Cut in half then relate to 220mm H. Giving plenty free air space as the distance from bottom to top available is 330mm H (110mm open space).

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 3:19 pm
by Rox_Star
PapaJo wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 2:30 pm
panic-mechanic wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am Correct on the flow. Way too long ago for me to remeber dimensions
Thanks for confirming flow, panic.

Rox_Star had nmeasurements higher up in his post 650mm L x 440mm H. Cut in half then relate to 220mm H. Giving plenty free air space as the distance from bottom to top available is 330mm H (110mm open space).
Do you know anyone in JHB who is good with custom tanks for Radiators? Still trying to find out who does these aluminum tanks.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 4:21 pm
by PapaJo
Rox_Star wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 3:19 pm
PapaJo wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 2:30 pm
panic-mechanic wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am Correct on the flow. Way too long ago for me to remeber dimensions
Thanks for confirming flow, panic.

Rox_Star had nmeasurements higher up in his post 650mm L x 440mm H. Cut in half then relate to 220mm H. Giving plenty free air space as the distance from bottom to top available is 330mm H (110mm open space).
Do you know anyone in JHB who is good with custom tanks for Radiators? Still trying to find out who does these aluminum tanks.
No idea, who in JHB can help you.

Tell us in which area you are and someone can naybe assist in your area or point you to someone close to you.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 7:00 pm
by panic-mechanic
you can try chris muller at CMS but he will be leaving the country soon.082 807 7209

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:26 pm
by Rox_Star
PapaJo wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 4:21 pm
Rox_Star wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 3:19 pm
PapaJo wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 2:30 pm
panic-mechanic wrote: Fri May 11, 2018 11:12 am Correct on the flow. Way too long ago for me to remeber dimensions
Thanks for confirming flow, panic.

Rox_Star had nmeasurements higher up in his post 650mm L x 440mm H. Cut in half then relate to 220mm H. Giving plenty free air space as the distance from bottom to top available is 330mm H (110mm open space).
Do you know anyone in JHB who is good with custom tanks for Radiators? Still trying to find out who does these aluminum tanks.
No idea, who in JHB can help you.

Tell us in which area you are and someone can naybe assist in your area or point you to someone close to you.
I’m in edenvale area.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 7:09 pm
by Armand
What type of radiator do they use for side conversion?

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 10:46 pm
by PapaJo
Armand wrote: Mon May 14, 2018 7:09 pm What type of radiator do they use for side conversion?
Honda radiator

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 3:24 pm
by Ry@n
My friend also uses a Honda radiator, the one with a dual core I think.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 3:50 pm
by Rox_Star
Ry@n wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 3:24 pm My friend also uses a Honda radiator, the one with a dual core I think.
Does it work well in traffic? :crazy:

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 4:32 pm
by Ry@n
No overheating at all!

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 4:50 pm
by MarshallGTi
Hetdre radiators in Meyerton does great tank fabrication

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 8:11 pm
by PapaJo
MarshallGTi wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 4:50 pm Hetdre radiators in Meyerton does great tank fabrication
Ok, thats in my town. Will find them.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 2:42 pm
by Rox_Star
PapaJo wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 8:11 pm
MarshallGTi wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 4:50 pm Hetdre radiators in Meyerton does great tank fabrication
Ok, thats in my town. Will find them.
Please keep us informed on how it goes and if u win withthe design and fit :hurray:

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 4:31 pm
by PapaJo
Rox_Star wrote: Thu May 17, 2018 2:42 pm
PapaJo wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 8:11 pm
MarshallGTi wrote: Tue May 15, 2018 4:50 pm Hetdre radiators in Meyerton does great tank fabrication
Ok, thats in my town. Will find them.
Please keep us informed on how it goes and if u win withthe design and fit :hurray:
Ok, will do.

Re: Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:31 pm
by Old School Quintin
Any news on the build and what radiator was used

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