Commodore V8 radiator (vl etc)

[zedevan]

I'm wondering if anyone has experience/pictures of how they have mounted radiators from v8 commodores into zed's.

 

I've heard of these being used a couple of times so am hoping for some pointers

[PZG302]

Evan,

 

I used a VL V8 radiator in my shell from when it was first built as a race car and had no trouble with it. Only needed to redrill acouple of holes to mount it up.

 

The only other trick, make sure the outlets are where you need them, an easy mod for a radiator place, and that the overflow in the top goes in the direction you want, again a 5 minute job for a radiator place or yourself with a brazing iron.

 

Matt

[dat2kman]

HJ to HX mid to late 70's Holden V8  go straigjt in, outlets are in pretty good positions, has higjer fin count, holds bit more liquid.

Most NatRad shops should be able to supply, check their catalogue for specs.

 

Why? By time you get the older copper style, its price etc, compare to an aftermarket ebay special, alloy rad, far more thernally efficient, and lighter too, you dont need three core either.

Use Redline Water Wetter, or, Penrite Sin Coolant.

Neiher contain ethylene glycol! They are more thermally efficient at transferring heat away from block into air

Unless you live on Mt Kosciuosko

[Scoota G]

HJ to HX mid to late 70's Holden V8  go straigjt in, outlets are in pretty good positions, has higjer fin count, holds bit more liquid.

Dalee (dale) has one of these in his Zed, great fit.

[zedevan]

Thanks, the main reason I ask is I can get a V8 radiator out of a vb for basically free, however i don't have any of the mounting brackets for it, so might need to visit a wrecker to see how its done and grab the bits

 

if only it wasn't so hot!

[dalee]

I have been running a 3core HQ for many years now and no problems, bolt holes line up perfectly.

 

When I got it recored it was $150 cheaper than a datsun one.