crossflow rads m series

[plasticpig72]

the question is in the title, are all crossflow rads the same.
By that i mean is a 1600M, 3000M, Taimar or 3000S rad the same.
If not , what is different, the size or perhaps the small tube from top of rad to help bleeding the system.
Thanks for info
Alan

[GadgeS3C]

Quite a few variations - others can no doubt give more detail but take a look at the following link for some illustrations:

http://tvr.olenik.com/catalog.pl?page=index

[plasticpig72]

for my 3000S i Wonder if it's better to replace the rad OE but with a bigger capacity or alloy.
imho i do not see tha advantage of an alloy which can not be repaired easily, i prefer OE type.
I certainly will keep a crossflow rad as original (sorry but i'm like that).
What's your opions lads
Alan

[Adrian@]

Look at spending some time on the flow through the system ..ATM..thermostat outlet 1 1/2, tower outlet 1 1/4, radiator inlet 1 1/4, radiator outlet 1 1/4, water pump inlet 1 1/2... Do not put a fancy staggered core in as the radiator will radiate to it's self. get rid of the push in otter switch for a screw in version (do not soft solder a thread on), check that you have a cast impellor on the water pump. and finally a fully functioning, stabilised temp gauge system.
Adrian@

[plasticpig72]

thanks Adrian,
always good advice. When i recieve my new alloy swirlpot from DG
i will look at the water pump to see if i have a cast impeller and if not replace it for one with cast impeller for good circulation.
Alan

[Adrian@]

Ah,
Then that will be standard outlet (1 1/4)...just a thought.
Adrian@