Sagaris Rad replacement recomendations

[blackiepaul]

Hello,

It looks like my ally Sagaris rad is starting to give up the ghost. I had it from Racing green a couple of years ago and it seems to be seeping which is turning into a leak.

What recommendations have you guys got with regards which rads?

Thank you

[V8 GRF]

I'd be talking to Darren at Radtec. Owner of a gorgeous Cerbera that was on the TVRCC stand at the NEC Classic Car show last year.

http://www.radtec.co.uk/

I've got one in my Griffith and the car is definitely running cooler than previously.

[Englishman]

Had mine done about 18 months ago, pretty sure that was from Radtech too.

[JLF]

Paul…..separate topic but just sent you a PM. Cheers.

[Sagi Badger]

Hi Paul,

Thinking the standard size rads, whatever material they are made from, struggle to exchange enough heat for a SP6 I'd be tempted to increase the core size so the earlier post with the web link helps. Does the LS run hot in yours? Getting ready to do one in a Tuscan and on the list is plenty of cooling.

J

[blackiepaul]

JLF said:

Paul…..separate topic but just sent you a PM. Cheers.

Hello there, I do not have an email from you, please send again, Paul.......

[blackiepaul]

Hello,

Nether had a problem with the heat from the LS in the Sagaris, the holes I have on the front were worth a degree, the car runs at about 89 - 90, the highest I have seen it was 95. I had a radtec radiator in it from about three years ago so I am guessing they all better now.

Thanks all for the advice.

Sagi Badger said:

Hi Paul,

Thinking the standard size rads, whatever material they are made from, struggle to exchange enough heat for a SP6 I'd be tempted to increase the core size so the earlier post with the web link helps. Does the LS run hot in yours? Getting ready to do one in a Tuscan and on the list is plenty of cooling.

J

[tvrtuscans]

I would go Radtec also....Darren builds rad's for hypercar manufacturers...and he's a really good bloke too

[samnorthy]

Paul,

I'm guessing you have spoken to Warren re new rads?? He has some interesting comments regarding the radtec units....

I had a radtec rad fail in my car after 3 years.....somethings a-miss in my opinion, there should be no reason for a full alloy rad to fail so quickly.

[wongthecorrupter]

had a rad tech in my last 3 tvr's

[JLF]

blackiepaul said:

Hello there, I do not have an email from you, please send again, Paul.......

Done......hope it works this time

[pirateTVR]

Our T350 radiator became porous in both tanks,literally coolant was seeping thru the skin like a colander,this on an aluminum rad that was perhaps 4 years old. Basically whoever installed the unit failed to supply a suitable earth which lead to chronic electrolysis,pages about it on the web,plastic bodied cars are obviously particularly vulnerable.

I looked at what was commercially available and was left unimpressed,clumsy basic design,not particularly well fabricated and how does a supplier justify producing a replacement radiator without a drain and substituting an 8mm button head screw in place of a correct bleed valve ??

Without doubt I`d go for a custom unit,there are many fine aluminum fabricators out there that can supply an upgraded product to suit your application.

Edited by pirateTVR on Tuesday 27th August 14:41

[L33]

Another vote for Darren @ Radtec - only in Cannock so fairly local too.

He no longer owns the Cerb, but he's enjoying my old R8

[C3BER]

Early range rover automatic v8 I think you will find are TVR rads.