Where to get a radiator made?
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Where to get a radiator made?
I'm after a radiator for my Westfield and was after recommendations for where to get one made. I was going to go with one ready made from Mulfab:
http://www.mulfab.co.uk/our-products/44 ... t-radiator
But the cost is a bit eye watering and I don't think I need one that big. I know their rad will fit and has worked on many cars but the general consensus is that it's huuge and not always necessary unless your racing or on track all the time.
thanks
Mike
http://www.mulfab.co.uk/our-products/44 ... t-radiator
But the cost is a bit eye watering and I don't think I need one that big. I know their rad will fit and has worked on many cars but the general consensus is that it's huuge and not always necessary unless your racing or on track all the time.
thanks
Mike
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A guy called Richard made my radiator a few years ago and did a superb job. His no is 07908006818. At least it was a few years ago.
Worth a shout.
Or there may be a local radiator repair place near you that could knock something up, or you might even find something off the shelf that's suitable.
Other than that, there are dozens of alloy fabricators on the web if you do a search. It's just a case of shopping around
Worth a shout.
Or there may be a local radiator repair place near you that could knock something up, or you might even find something off the shelf that's suitable.
Other than that, there are dozens of alloy fabricators on the web if you do a search. It's just a case of shopping around
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Docking near Silverstone do great radiators but can be pricy
If you know the measurements though e bay is your friend
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If you know the measurements though e bay is your friend
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I'll second that they made a low fin height one for my 3.9 EFI Disco, up to 45c ambient the water temp doesn't go above 94c, well pleased.ian.stewart wrote:Have a look at Serks they are nation wide and certainly did do a very good bespoke service, the also had a race division as well that made some superb stuff
jimbob wrote:I'll second that they made a low fin height one for my 3.9 EFI Disco, up to 45c ambient the water temp doesn't go above 94c, well pleased.ian.stewart wrote:Have a look at Serks they are nation wide and certainly did do a very good bespoke service, the also had a race division as well that made some superb stuff
I'll third this one as Serck did a great job for me as well.
When i spoke to the local Serck guy he said. "Send me a drawing of what you want and I'll make it mate" Top Bloke did me a real good turn.
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If you are having one made, I suggest you think about the changes you may want to make such as putting in a drain plug, having a temp sensor boss near the outlet, having a bleed plug, etc. Also, you want to make sure the rad cools as much water as possible so having an 'in' just above the 'out' will mean the water simply goes straight between them.
Some rads have built in baffles to stop this and in my case I had mine made with deflectors to get maximum cooling. I have a design spec for my Rush as this may help with ideas. PM me your e-mail and I send the .XLS.
Mine was made by Richard Jones who is near Cambridge. Cost about £300 and very nice too.
Some rads have built in baffles to stop this and in my case I had mine made with deflectors to get maximum cooling. I have a design spec for my Rush as this may help with ideas. PM me your e-mail and I send the .XLS.
Mine was made by Richard Jones who is near Cambridge. Cost about £300 and very nice too.
Richard.
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Dax Rush 5.0l TVR V8, EFI with Megasquirt ECU and wasted spark, Racelogic Traction Control and Quaife LSD ....... Now nut and bolt restoring a TR6