ideas for cooler running?
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following on from Plotloss' comments on my other thread "bit lumpy" I wondered what people abroad have done to ensure no overheating moments.
In the current nice UK weather mine is running around 90 most of the time although cools slightly when on the open road. Bit worried that france and spain will be the same nightmare as last year in the S when I was constantly watching the temp gauge in traffic.
So far my 4 litre chim has a leven cooling kit fitted (new thermostat, otter switch for lower temp fan cut in) just about to add water wetter to the system. I'm also running with a titchy front plate.
I did have to use Radweld on a small rad leak recently so thinking a recore might be needed in the longer term but that wont happen before LM weekend.
Any more efforts that can be made to help her stay cool?
In the current nice UK weather mine is running around 90 most of the time although cools slightly when on the open road. Bit worried that france and spain will be the same nightmare as last year in the S when I was constantly watching the temp gauge in traffic.
So far my 4 litre chim has a leven cooling kit fitted (new thermostat, otter switch for lower temp fan cut in) just about to add water wetter to the system. I'm also running with a titchy front plate.
I did have to use Radweld on a small rad leak recently so thinking a recore might be needed in the longer term but that wont happen before LM weekend.
Any more efforts that can be made to help her stay cool?
shnozz said:
following on from Plotloss' comments on my other thread "bit lumpy" I wondered what people abroad have done to ensure no overheating moments.
In the current nice UK weather mine is running around 90 most of the time although cools slightly when on the open road. Bit worried that france and spain will be the same nightmare as last year in the S when I was constantly watching the temp gauge in traffic.
So far my 4 litre chim has a leven cooling kit fitted (new thermostat, otter switch for lower temp fan cut in) just about to add water wetter to the system. I'm also running with a titchy front plate.
I did have to use Radweld on a small rad leak recently so thinking a recore might be needed in the longer term but that wont happen before LM weekend.
Any more efforts that can be made to help her stay cool?
Water wetter might be an idea... on average I've seen 8oC cooler temps as a result of it's use.
Perhaps the Mod-Wise two stage fan kit might be an idea... and make sure your front plate doesn't impede airflow in any way..
Cheap wine is also quite good in a radiator (I know of club racers who use it!)
N17 TVR said:
recent changes on mine have been to a) lower the number plate so that the grill is totally clear b) drain 2 litres of existing coolant out and replace with water & Water Wetter
a) has resulted in much more stable temps (90-95) when in stop start traffic b) is further contingency
excellant. thanks for that mate. Have heard mixed reports on water wetter and good to hear some positive feedback.
I took off the large number plate covered the grill and replaced it with a smaller one. Just wondering if its worth drilling holes in the car
to move it entirely away from the rad 
>> Edited by shnozz on Wednesday 19th May 11:47
Not sure if N17 has any pics of his lying around, but what we did with his was to mount the top of the number plate on the very bottom holes of the grille.
Using a nut and bolt and some spacers, we were able to ensure that hardly any of the grille is obstructed. I'll have a dig around for some pics...
Using a nut and bolt and some spacers, we were able to ensure that hardly any of the grille is obstructed. I'll have a dig around for some pics...
no need to attach to the body, my plate is attached to the very bottom of the grill using spacers + screws ( a cunning but simple system devised by my engineering & design team a.k.a Podie & The Dodger for the price of a curry) . This holds it away from the lip.
Further info & some (dark) pictures are on here which might help.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=94121
Further info & some (dark) pictures are on here which might help.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=94121
N17 TVR said:
no need to attach to the body, my plate is attached to the very bottom of the grill using spacers + screws ( a cunning but simple system devised by my engineering & design team a.k.a Podie & The Dodger for the price of a curry) . This holds it away from the lip.
Further info & some (dark) pictures are on here which might help.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=94121
Beat me to the link..
Ah well.. pub for lunch as a consolation prize!
verysideways said:
how much for a new rad or a recore then?
VS
re-core £100 - £150 IMHE, search for a local 'serck' they, I beleive, did the original conversions for TVR, well the guy in portsmouth said they did for the V8S anyway
. Not sure about replacement costs but over £200 I would think direct from the manufacturer, from TVR themselves your guess is as good as theirs
. Harry
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