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V8 and the V6 Tasmins have the same radiator?
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Yes, there were different radiators used for the V8 and V6 wedge TVRs. There were also a couple of different style radiators used on the V6 Tasmin/280i series. The series 1 and 1 1/2 wedges had a radiator in front of the engine whereas the Series 2 cars had a nosecone radiator. The former had a clutch driven fan while the latter used electric fans.
The V8 radiator was also cooled by twin electric fans.
Marshall
The V8 radiator was also cooled by twin electric fans.
Marshall
Sparkie
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Andy,
I can probably get you some pics this weekend, but I'll warn you that there's not much visible.
As far as capacity, the 5.0 would be putting out more BTU's and therefore have a higher cooling requirement. That being said, the Rover engine is not nearly as forgiving as far as overheating. Probably a mute point as your wedge probably doesn't have the same rad as the Rover powered cars.
I was looking on EBay for aluminum radiators and it really pays to get a rad for a popular car. Some of the lower profile ones, like for a Camaro, look like they could be made to fit at an angle. As I am finishing the shock & spring install this weekend I will take a look.
What year was your wedge?
I can probably get you some pics this weekend, but I'll warn you that there's not much visible.
As far as capacity, the 5.0 would be putting out more BTU's and therefore have a higher cooling requirement. That being said, the Rover engine is not nearly as forgiving as far as overheating. Probably a mute point as your wedge probably doesn't have the same rad as the Rover powered cars.
I was looking on EBay for aluminum radiators and it really pays to get a rad for a popular car. Some of the lower profile ones, like for a Camaro, look like they could be made to fit at an angle. As I am finishing the shock & spring install this weekend I will take a look.
What year was your wedge?
TXCoyote
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Guys,
As far as I can tell the Ford V6 and Rover V8's used the same radiator. My current project a Lotus 7 clone Superstalker uses a 2002 V6 Superchaarged GM motor and a 87 Hyundai Excel 4 cylinder radiator without any cooling issues according to the 100 or so owners. Of course it is an open car without heat or air but the radiator is tiny!
As far as I can tell the Ford V6 and Rover V8's used the same radiator. My current project a Lotus 7 clone Superstalker uses a 2002 V6 Superchaarged GM motor and a 87 Hyundai Excel 4 cylinder radiator without any cooling issues according to the 100 or so owners. Of course it is an open car without heat or air but the radiator is tiny!