Dual radiators

Brad Johnson · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject: Dual radiators

Are dual rads legal by SKUSA in Stock Honda? I thought it wasn't at one time but can't see that rule now, just wanted to check.

Steve Buckner · Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 839

20.2.7.10 Radiators: Must be mounted to the left or the right of the driver.

One only I guess.

Brad Johnson · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject:

Just went back and didn't see anything that limits the number. That rule just says where, which eliminates the Epic model that mounts in the fairing but doesn't define a qty. Could be 2 on the left and 1 on the right. Hmmmm.

Steve Buckner · Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 839

Some slow guys use it.

Mike Goebel · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject:

Ideally for dual radiators to function optimally the radiators need to be used in parallel not in series. Radiators function best with a higher temperature gradient. So in series they are less then optimal.

Mike G.

Alan Sheidler · Joined: 09 Aug 2001 Posts: 471

That one on the driver's right in the photo isn't a radiator, it is the intercooler for the turbo. Shocked

JK!

Cory Milne · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 99

I have seen people run two radiators one mounted in front of the other in stock honda and i have heard it does not do much if your having cooling problems stand the radiator up or get a better more efficient radiator have a kg radiator and 90% of the time i have to run tape because it cools so well

Steve Buckner · Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 839

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Chris Fosso · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 192

that radiator is nice!... the price is not though Smile

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Jimmy McNeil · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject:

A guy at the Phoenix protour race had two radiators, one mounted behind the seat. It was well done and looked pretty cool. dont know how well it worked but I doubt it hurt anything.

Chris Fosso · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 192

its heavier though.(two) ....if your already a lard ass like me.....its no bueno Smile

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Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:22 am Post subject:

I saw a picture somewhere, I can't find it, but it was a small radiator like one side of a CR125 bike, curve around the back of the seat. The idea is like the Wilkart heat exchangers, but I bit more effective.

Found it!!!!

http://www.new-lineracing.com/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=63&lang=en

BTW I started on my prototype 8"x16"X2" dual core radiator.....

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Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject:

I started on it this weekend.... I have to move the mounting tabs up, and cut off the top spigot and run it straight back, but I think it will work pretty good. This is the first one, I have some on order from the factory that are coming through blank.....

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Paul Makarucha · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:38 am Post subject:

^That's enough to cool a 250?
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