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Super cool two core in my clubby (updated with pics 18/3/07)
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Author:  gerg [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Super cool two core in my clubby (updated with pics 18/3/07)
I finally got around to upgrading my cooling system this week-end, new highflow water pump (1275 pump), new thermostat and a super cool two core radiator form Karcraft. I must admit I have been putting it off a bit after hearing some of the horror stories about changing radiators in these cars.
The effort appears to be worth it though after taking it for a good drive in some decent temps the car ran nice and cool..... :D , I took some pictures of the work and once I figure out how to post them I'll put them up.

Cheers Gerg
Author:  slinkey inc [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:30 pm ]
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I put the same 2 core thing in my car last week, from Karcraft. The difference is HUGE. I've gone from running 15 degrees too hot to running 15 degrees too cool, which may not be a good thing for the oil..but for a road car it shouldn'e be too bad. The volume difference between the UK 3 core and the 2 core is unbelievable, the 2 core takes about twice the coolant! :D Definitely worth the money.
Author:  Mini Mike [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:31 pm ]
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Good stuff buddy. Sounds coooool
Author:  gerg [ Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:15 pm ]
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Thanks guys, I was just wondering what are these engines normal running temps suspose to be ?, I have a 998 with twin 1/14 su's and sports exhaust, (the rest is a bit of a mistry ).

Gerg
Author:  LS1380 [ Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:53 pm ]
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Does the 2 core radiator that you got (for Clubbie) have the top metal tube attached for the heater outlet? Thanks.
Author:  gerg [ Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:58 pm ]
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No, it does not have the top tube for the heater, I didn't know you could get one with this ?. My car is a 1972 model, was that for a later model or older?.

Cheers Gerg
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:38 pm ]
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LS1380 wrote:
Does the 2 core radiator that you got (for Clubbie) have the top metal tube attached for the heater outlet? Thanks.

I'm pretty sure that pipe was an Oz Clubby thing only.
If no pipe on rad, just use a bottom hose with a heater connection. :wink:
Author:  LS1380 [ Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:18 pm ]
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Okay-Thanks.
Author:  gerg [ Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:43 pm ]
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I knew that......... :D , mine actually uses the bottom rad hose that the good Doc is talking about.

Gerg
Author:  MRClubby1098 [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:32 pm ]
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has anyone taken the engine fan off and just run a good electric fan.. they say it will free up about 1hp because ya don't have the drag of the fan
Author:  gerg [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:49 am ]
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Hi Mrclubby,
That can be done for sure, but I don't think thats a popular mod on mini's, I don't know if it's a space problem or not, but I have seen a lot who acually put on the 6 blade fans or even the 2 blade fans that preform well and reduce drag on the engine. I'm assuming you have the plastic 11 blade fan that I have on mine..

Gerg.
Author:  slinkey inc [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:51 pm ]
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I got both mech fan and thermo fan.

Thermo fan is from a Jap Rover and is built in a rectangle cowling box thing that covers the hole in the wheel well to let air out of the radiator. It's quite cool actaully. I have it on a automatic switch (from the Jap Rover as well) that turns the fan on when the needle on the guage gies jsut above 'N', this helps in hot traffic.
Author:  rehab1964 [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:22 pm ]
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any chance of some pics of that slinky? we need to do something similair with our UK Austin 1300 - runs very hot no matter what we've tried so far.

K
Author:  slinkey inc [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:49 pm ]
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If I get the time 2moro I'll jack up that side of the car and take a pic. I'm pretty busy 2moro with other mini work (as I always am...) but will make a minute or two to do that for ya.
Author:  rehab1964 [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:06 pm ]
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thanks slinkey - just if you get the time 8)
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