"Scirocco-style" drag-racing radiators?

[soltwede@privateI.com (Night Shadow)]

Yes, they are Mk1 non-a/c style radiators.  Look identical to stock.  The
problem is not the radiator in our systems...VW likes to run their cars
warm, and then you have a crappy fan design.  My buddy has just recently
finished his MGB GT V8 conversion, using an aluminum block 1969 Buick
Special small block.  He has a Valeo OEM replacement Mk1 radiator, with a
wasserboxer radiator cap (has nipple for overflow bottle) and the
Flex-a-lite twin fan.  Keeps that V8 nice and cool, he even bought the
adjustable temp fan switch...works great, where ever he sets the fan
switch to, thats where the temps stay.  

So...our radiators are very efficient, but with the crappy fan setup, and
running them on the warm side on purpose, leaves little margin for error
on our cars...swapping out the fan for a 10x thinner Flex-a-lite twin fan
setup really makes a HUGE difference.  Fans only run for 1/4 the time the
old fan did...

Eric


On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Brian McGarvey wrote:

> Hmm i heard something interesting while i was out with scott.. turns out
> they USE STOCK scirocco rads.. they are very light, and effiecient.. you
> wouldnt think that from our hot ass  running cars, but im pretty sure
> thats what he said.
> brian
> 
> 
> On Fri, 14 Jun 2002, Neal Tovsen wrote:
> 
> > Does anyone had any knowledge to share about "Scirocco-style" drag
> > racing radiators. As near as I can tell, this is considered to be the
> > "generic" type of radiator people use in dedicated drag cars. But it's
> > interesting to note that the spec/standard size listed for all of the
> > brands that make this type of radiator is nearly identical to my
> > Scirocco's stock radiator (21"x13"). Anybody know if this is
> > coincidence? Just curious...
> >
> > I'm evaluating radiator/fan replacements for my '77 Scirocco. I'm
> > particularly interested in something thinner and/or a little bit smaller
> > than the stock radiator so that I can more easily fit my air/air
> > intercooler. If anyone has any insight they wish to share, I'm all ears!
> > Right now, it looks like I'm leaning toward keeping the stock radiator
> > and getting a low-profile fan...
> >
> > Neal
> >
> >
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Eric
Northglenn, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
80 Scirocco (Parts car again, no more DD duty)
81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (THE NEW RIDE)
91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
00 Golf GL TDI (Katy is driving this for now)

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