I have a reproduction grille in my TR3A and an original radiator with the crank hole.
The car tends to run at an indicated 200 and will rise a bit in stop and go traffic but drops back to 200 when I get moving.
The radiator was flow checked before I installed it, I do have the cardboard deflector fitted and I am driving in Georgia where it is about 80 to 90 when I am driving.
The openings in my reproduction grill are 0.51" by 2.85" I have seen a post somewhere that said the original grill had larger openings. About 20% more open area.
Has anyone got any info to support the idea that this could be one reason for higher temps in some cars?
The Roadster Factory grille has openings that measure 0.61" by 2.95"
Anyone added a deflector/scoop at the bottom of the radiator to get more air into the area of the radiator that is shielded by the lower part of the apron?
I want to keep the crank hole if at all possible.
Was thinking maybe Wizzard made a crank hole rad but they said not possible.
David
The car tends to run at an indicated 200 and will rise a bit in stop and go traffic but drops back to 200 when I get moving.
The radiator was flow checked before I installed it, I do have the cardboard deflector fitted and I am driving in Georgia where it is about 80 to 90 when I am driving.
The openings in my reproduction grill are 0.51" by 2.85" I have seen a post somewhere that said the original grill had larger openings. About 20% more open area.
Has anyone got any info to support the idea that this could be one reason for higher temps in some cars?
The Roadster Factory grille has openings that measure 0.61" by 2.95"
Anyone added a deflector/scoop at the bottom of the radiator to get more air into the area of the radiator that is shielded by the lower part of the apron?
I want to keep the crank hole if at all possible.
Was thinking maybe Wizzard made a crank hole rad but they said not possible.
David