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Technical => 116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) => Topic started by: Ian Morris on January 30, 2012, 09:58:00 PM

Title: Lightweight Radiators
Post by: Ian Morris on January 30, 2012, 09:58:00 PM
Hi guys,
Just weighed the radiator (with fans) of my GTV6 at 14kg after I took it out as part of an engine out and rebuild effort. That seemed mighty heavy and pretty ancient technology.
Has anyone fitted a lightweight super efficient radiator from another car? Would love to know what people are using.
I know some race cars have specially made lightweight aluminium ones but they are pretty pricey.
Any ideas?
Regards
Ian
Title: Re: Lightweight Radiators
Post by: giulia_veloce on January 31, 2012, 06:33:13 AM
14 kg is a lot

Try weighing it with water in the radiator.
That would be a better indication of the true weight of a radiator.
Would rather a bigger radiator than an overheating engine.

Robert
Title: Re: Lightweight Radiators
Post by: Cool Jesus on January 31, 2012, 09:10:29 PM
You could try a 75 turbo diesel twin fan unit? I've read its the beez kneez for an upgrade on the 116 in performance manuals. May require a bit of sheet metal work though?