Radiator Placement

[Racelook]

Originally Posted by ricola

I woldn't even consider a rear mount radiator. There is NO substitute for natural air flow.

Rich

Hey Rich

Than first look at this
http://home.tiscali.nl/~gmolhoek/alf...ator/index.htm

With some minor ducting (that is hidden under the car) there is enough.

Wiebrand

p.s. I probably never will put an radiator/oilcooler/intercooler at front.

[ricola]

All very nice in a car with no rear end. I'm sure Wes would agree that it is quite a simplified model and will help him improve his Baja cooling (which has problems at speed currently). It also doesn't have a radiator in there which would also reduce air flow.
But, that site is for a 1350cc Alfa engine which requires very little cooling in a relatively cool climate. Also remember that the width of duct would be very small with an IRS rear end and you have the hot gearbox right in the middle so I don't think the flow would be that great in reality. You still need to get cool air around the engine for extra cooling and intake.
When I had the Alfa engine and rear mounted radiators in the speedster I was looking into and experimenting with scoops, it was borderline in the end and relied too much on fans.

Rich

Originally Posted by Racelook

Hey Rich

Than first look at this
http://home.tiscali.nl/~gmolhoek/alf...ator/index.htm

With some minor ducting (that is hidden under the car) there is enough.

Wiebrand

p.s. I probably never will put an radiator/oilcooler/intercooler at front.

[Racelook]

Your right about that Rich.

Wiebrand