240zoom Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Hi all Have a standard radiator in my Fairlady Z. I am looking at losing some weight and getting something in there a bit more modern. I am running a L28 EFI motor. Does anyone have advice on what radiators work well to give good cooling and reduced weight? Tried one from a mate that was from a Silvia.... nice and light but a bit small and running a bit warm. Any advice to make it easy appreciated Quote
PZG302 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Maynot be what you're looking for, but in mine I run a VL turbo radiator, 3 core. In my opinion the older motors seem to run best with the older style radiators, ie not the new aluminium ones, plus the older styles radiator is generally cheaper and easier to repair. I run a stroked L28 with turbo log, standard injectors and electronic dizzy controlled by Haltech F9 computer. I get just under 150 rwhp and a mountain of torque, 640lb according to the dyno sheet from 3000 to 5250 rpm. The car runs an electronic fan that I only switch on when sitting on the dummy grid waiting to go out. Once moving it doesn't get hot at all, but then I'm not sitting in traffic. I find the time taken to get to temperature can take a little too long for my liking in winter, but summer isn't a problem. Quote
620Z Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Mate if you want to lose weight there are heaps of better and cheaper ways to lighten your car. Radiators don't weigh that much. Obviously an Alloy one would help. But if it is simply to lose weight I would start throwing things out of the car first. Or put less water in your radiator. That was an attempt at humor. But seriously 2kg won't make any difference to your car even on the track. Only serious weight loss will do the trick. Maybe start a thread on how to lighten your car. (Would be an interesting thread) I will bet you can lose 20-40kg with ideas from people on this forum as most of us have done it. Cheers Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 There's around 15-20kg's of sound deadner in Zed's alone... Quote
George Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Maynot be what you're looking for, but in mine I run a VL turbo radiator, 3 core. I believe I have the very same one. Does a good job. Quote
RBZ 260 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 i used R32 RB20DET. and seesm to do the job quite well on 43C plus temperatures in traffic. have 2X12" electric fans that silvia one was it turbo or non turbo? Turbo ones are almost twice as thick in core even thought the tanks are same size. R32 RB20DET and S13 SR20DET radiators are identical. need slight trimming on the radiator to fit in the later 260z body. Quote
240zoom Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 There's around 15-20kg's of sound deadner in Zed's alone... Mate I need the sound deadener so I can't hear the wife telling me I am going too fast!! Quote
Sir Ricer Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I believe I have the very same one. Does a good job. Me think this man george. If forget to turn on themo fans maybe car she get HOT Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Hahaha. I think we have a AE on board ^. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 3, 2009 Administrators Posted February 3, 2009 Hahaha. I think we have a AE on board ^. AE? What's that stand for? Quote
George Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 AE? What's that stand for? whatever it is i wish i had mod rights to check his ip against certain current members. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 3, 2009 Administrators Posted February 3, 2009 whatever it is i wish i had mod rights to check his ip against certain current members. Haha, insider information there George . Wouldn't be http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=828 now would it? Quote
George Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Haha, insider information there George . Wouldn't be http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=828 now would it? haha my suspicions are confirmed. Quote
Mr240z Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Haha, insider information there George . Wouldn't be http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=828 now would it? WTF I,ve been on death doorstep for the last 24hrs and I,m getting the blame for this Smart ass (but very good looking man I heard) Some say, his mother and father are brother and sister Some say he sleeps with his eye,s open We just call him Mr Ricer p.s Its not me , Get one of the boss's to check his details...So WTF Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 AE = Alternate Ego. So called 'Mr Ricer' needs to run his IP through a different Proxy is he wishes to do that... Quote
Sir Ricer Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Hahahaha You blame this round eyes mr240z, Not him, Me new to here. Anyway need some tips to get my time machine up to 88mph, might need bigger wheels Quote
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