rd350lc fitting YPVS , what Radiator are we using ?

[zig]

Hi Guy's

just building my knowledge here for my current project....

rd350lc build and fitting a PV motor but what is everyone using as regards a Radiator...??

standard 350lc Rad with a mod or is their a such thing as a manufactured unit available ?

thanks as always



ZiG

[dusty350]

Cheapest (free) option is to drill a 3mm hole in the flat shoulder on the thermostat, and blank off the brass stub on the top of the Pv head.
You could also add another spigot to a standard Lc rad, below the existing one.
If you want a quality rad, then Uk made GMX are the business. It's what I opt for and I get the extra spigot welded on underneath the rad cap (central as standard) as it's easier to run the hose to it;

20190425_191807 by dusty miller, on Flickr

20201017_112306 by dusty miller, on Flickr

Got mine through Martin at MBD

[4l04ever]

Using a 4L0 radiator, you can also run a gutted stat and leave the bypass blanked off.

[Tobyjugs]

I've used a standard radiator (4L0) , a GMX as above and one from Norbo.

Norbo's radiator worked best.

The GMX radiator looks nice but doesn't work so well unless you are seriously making some speed. I ended up fitting side scoops to it to aid the cooling.
I wouldn't recommend one.

If you have a standard radiator try that first or take a chance on a Chinese radiator or buy a slightly larger radiator from Norbo.

[jessy03]

I’ve found the standard radiator to work fine, I would also use the standard radiator cover/shroud it does make a big difference.

[steve63]

I used a standard 4L0 radiator and just blanked off the stub in the head.

[zig]

great solutions to this guy's thank you everyone   


ZiG