Radiator options

Cesar Rull · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:10 am Post subject:

great info. I wonder if he could also make the top and bottom square rather then chamfered.

Steve Buckner · Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 839

You could e-mail him, he will custom make anything you want, or that is what I was told.

I like the top not being square, elbow smacker. Wink

Tuck it back as far away from your arm as you can. JMO.

Spencer Uzri · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 798

I used 90-deg bend Gates brand auto coolant hoses.

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:44 am Post subject:

Spencer Uzri · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 798

It's made to use a standard automotive radiator cap. Murray brand #7616 cap for the Chevy Silverado series fits right on. Personally, I don't recommend using caps with a pressure release.

Steve Buckner · Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 839

I run the overflow line to the Bling can. Rolling Eyes

It can also be used to hold mix drinks.

Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:23 am Post subject:

Here's another option, just off the work bench!!!

Go to to the website for more pictures...

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Cesar Rull · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:40 am Post subject:

What size is that radiator?

I would like to see pictures of what an 8x14 looks like on a kart verus a 10x16 from the radiator side. I have a feeling that the 16" radi would be too high and make me feel cramped.

Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:23 am Post subject:

Go to the link below....

16"x8"x1-3/4" double row...

Just finishing up one for a Anderson 250, will post pictures later...

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Cesar Rull · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject:

Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:48 am Post subject:

Is it single core or double core?

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Cesar Rull · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:16 pm Post subject:

I believe it is a single core (or rather I was told so by them)

I am just wondering it is it better to get a smalled rac with 2 cores, or a 10x16 single. My MAIN concern is hitting the radiator with my elbow.

Can someone please offer some feedback in that regard
I also wonder if a 10" wide radiator will fit with a NA2 side pod installed.

Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject:

a double core should give close to 50% more cooling that a similar sized single core...

You basically want the smallest radiator that will keep your engine cool....

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Cesar Rull · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject:

makes sense, I was just talking to someone who brought up a good point. It makes sense but I want to confirm.

They have a 3 core 8x14, however I was told that for a small track with short straights a 2 core will not cool as well as a single core because I guess you need more air going though 2 cores than you need for 1 core to cool?

At the same time, it does not make sense in the fact that air will run thought the cores the same...

If I can find a 8x10 3 core would I be okay in most cases? I am starting to realize the trend may be to have more than one rad ?

Also, where can I find some side fins for a rad? (who makes this part) I was looking at the KG radiator that SharkShifter sells (1000.00 for a rad is a little too much of an investment for me right now)