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TR4/4A TR4A Radiator
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I replaced my rad and all hoses after a bit of hiatus (1978)
Was not that expensive and certainly worth while. The rad shop retained the upper, lower tanks and side frame and did a complete re core. Easy work for them to do as the access is fantastic compared to any new vehicles. They were quite enthusiastic to be a part of the resurrection
Was not that expensive and certainly worth while. The rad shop retained the upper, lower tanks and side frame and did a complete re core. Easy work for them to do as the access is fantastic compared to any new vehicles. They were quite enthusiastic to be a part of the resurrection
Alan_Myers
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Hi,
I thing your least expensive option would probably be to take the one you have to any decent, local radiator shop to be cleaned and repaired. It's been a few years ago, but the last time I had one done it was about $100 total. Less than I expected and completed quickly (one day). That radiator wasn't in terrible shape, but had some pinhole leaks and certainly needed 35-40 years of crud cleaned out!
Any replacement I'd put in my car would be aluminum, to increase cooling effectiveness and reduce weight. I can't see putting in another brass radiator, especially since a new repro would cost more than an upgrade to aluminum. But, I'm personally more concerned about performance than originality (which might be just the opposite to other folks, I know).
Replacement aluminum radiators start around $250 and go up over $400-500. Some (many? all?) of the less expensive ones require some modification to work in a TR, which increases the cost, too.
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I thing your least expensive option would probably be to take the one you have to any decent, local radiator shop to be cleaned and repaired. It's been a few years ago, but the last time I had one done it was about $100 total. Less than I expected and completed quickly (one day). That radiator wasn't in terrible shape, but had some pinhole leaks and certainly needed 35-40 years of crud cleaned out!
Any replacement I'd put in my car would be aluminum, to increase cooling effectiveness and reduce weight. I can't see putting in another brass radiator, especially since a new repro would cost more than an upgrade to aluminum. But, I'm personally more concerned about performance than originality (which might be just the opposite to other folks, I know).
Replacement aluminum radiators start around $250 and go up over $400-500. Some (many? all?) of the less expensive ones require some modification to work in a TR, which increases the cost, too.
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trfourtune
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if you want to adapt an aluminum radiator that is not a stock replacement,i found the model 342I from howeracing for a decent price. $220 US if i recall.that's what i plan to use.
rob
rob
Alan_Myers
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....I'd like to find a radiator out of a modern car that would work to replace mine. Seems like I remember someone talking about using a Ford Ranger radiator...
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Hi,
Not that I don't like a bargain, but...
A problem with many radiators in late model cars is that they often contain a lot of plastic parts and in some cases are actually glued and crimped together. Personally I feel a bit more secure with something that's been soldered, brazed or welded, especially with the radiator mounting methods used in TRs.
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....I'd like to find a radiator out of a modern car that would work to replace mine. Seems like I remember someone talking about using a Ford Ranger radiator...
[/ QUOTE ]
Hi,
Not that I don't like a bargain, but...
A problem with many radiators in late model cars is that they often contain a lot of plastic parts and in some cases are actually glued and crimped together. Personally I feel a bit more secure with something that's been soldered, brazed or welded, especially with the radiator mounting methods used in TRs.
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trfourtune
Jedi Knight
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alan,
fyi,the howe racing radiators are 100$ welded aluminum but are a cross flow design.
rob
fyi,the howe racing radiators are 100$ welded aluminum but are a cross flow design.
rob
trfourtune
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100% not 100$
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100% not 100$
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