Radiators.. STD or custom Ally?

Steve121 · Dec 7th, 2016, 09:01

I've almost finished my 2.1 engine for the Ammo, and will be needing a new radiator anyway as mine is pretty knackered and had been refurbed once before.

Anyone had a custom ally one made for their car? I don't want to go for a chinese one really, the 3-core one they do doesn't fit without mods to car and/or rad, 2-core may be ok.. build quality not so much.

New std rads are readily available, but with much uprated engines are they enough?

I had one made by Allisport for my Lotus, a replica of the original I sent them, top notch work, although it did cost around £500 with fan included.

opinions/experiences please...

cheers

Steve T

tdz840 · Dec 7th, 2016, 09:16

I had a three core matrix fitted to the OEM top and bottom header tanks. The radiator company (which has since gone) said it was a bit of a stretch but they managed to make it fit. Cost about a ton to do.
I did fit a Chinese 2 core in the 1800 but the filler neck was about 10mm too high and just touched the bonnet underside. I sold it to a Ray on here who had an amazon and hence more clearance.
Other than that the Chinese radiator fitted well and had no cooling issues
Russ

Steve121 · Dec 7th, 2016, 10:05

I believe that's what Amazon Cars do with their 'Triple X' rads.. but at a price. Got one quote back from a place who've done an Amazon rad in Ally before and its just under £500 inc vat.

SwallownAmazon · Dec 8th, 2016, 12:58

What's wrong with a properly cleaned out standard one? My rally car never gets above half-way to (NOT in) the Normal sector on the temp guage when on the move and a switchable electric fan keeps it cool in queues or very slow moving traffic. I also have a rally plate holder in front of the grille.
I have measured the temperatures at top and bottom of the rad with an accurate thermocouple device and when "stinking hot" after a run, the top of the rad is never above 85 deg C and the bottom is cool enough to touch comfortably.

classicswede · Dec 8th, 2016, 14:29

I just get the original tad rebuilt with bigger cores. Even with no fan the temps are low unless sat in traffic for long periods on hot days.

northNH · Dec 8th, 2016, 20:33

240 radiator/shroud, Awesome "modern" AC...
Temp gauge mid-way at idle with AC on @ 90° ambient.

Dec 7th, 2016, 09:01	#1
Steve121 complete member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wootton, Bedfordshire	Radiators.. STD or custom Ally? I've almost finished my 2.1 engine for the Ammo, and will be needing a new radiator anyway as mine is pretty knackered and had been refurbed once before. Anyone had a custom ally one made for their car? I don't want to go for a chinese one really, the 3-core one they do doesn't fit without mods to car and/or rad, 2-core may be ok.. build quality not so much. New std rads are readily available, but with much uprated engines are they enough? I had one made by Allisport for my Lotus, a replica of the original I sent them, top notch work, although it did cost around £500 with fan included. opinions/experiences please... cheers Steve T __________________ '68 Ruddspeed tuned 121

Dec 7th, 2016, 09:16	#2
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	radiators I had a three core matrix fitted to the OEM top and bottom header tanks. The radiator company (which has since gone) said it was a bit of a stretch but they managed to make it fit. Cost about a ton to do. I did fit a Chinese 2 core in the 1800 but the filler neck was about 10mm too high and just touched the bonnet underside. I sold it to a Ray on here who had an amazon and hence more clearance. Other than that the Chinese radiator fitted well and had no cooling issues Russ

Dec 7th, 2016, 10:05	#3
Steve121 complete member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wootton, Bedfordshire	I believe that's what Amazon Cars do with their 'Triple X' rads.. but at a price. Got one quote back from a place who've done an Amazon rad in Ally before and its just under £500 inc vat. __________________ '68 Ruddspeed tuned 121

Dec 8th, 2016, 14:29	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I just get the original tad rebuilt with bigger cores. Even with no fan the temps are low unless sat in traffic for long periods on hot days. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 8th, 2016, 20:33	#6
northNH Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampshire USA	240 radiator/shroud, Awesome "modern" AC... Temp gauge mid-way at idle with AC on @ 90° ambient. __________________ '62 Amazon Black/Red 4Dr 65K miles '92 MBz 300CE 2Dr '94 MBz 320TE 5Dr '86 BMW 635Csi '88 BMW M6 Last edited by northNH; Dec 8th, 2016 at 20:39.

Dec 8th, 2016, 12:58	#4
SwallownAmazon Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2019 23:10 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tonbridge	What's wrong with a properly cleaned out standard one? My rally car never gets above half-way to (NOT in) the Normal sector on the temp guage when on the move and a switchable electric fan keeps it cool in queues or very slow moving traffic. I also have a rally plate holder in front of the grille. I have measured the temperatures at top and bottom of the rad with an accurate thermocouple device and when "stinking hot" after a run, the top of the rad is never above 85 deg C and the bottom is cool enough to touch comfortably.

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