[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by svx_commuter
I think the radiator and a 1/4 size (of orginal radiator) add should be in series, add on after the radiator.

A very large AFT (3/4 size) cooler is needed if the radiator is by passed.

I still do not know the answer to how hot the radiator fluid gets. If the fluid never goes over 180F the setting for the T-stat then the radiator should be included in teh cooling path with the add on.

The question is: How hot does the radiator coolant get after a repeated romping around on the gas pedal?

I would not worry much on this score. The radiator for the coolant and the fans working it are very effective at keeping the temp even.

My dashboard temp gauge never goes beyond half way, in any hot weather, in heavy traffic, or when thrashing it speed-wise. Good cooling system IMO.

Harvey mentioned in a thread elsewhere that the tray beneath the rads acts in a way to duct extra air through for better cooling at high speeds. Don't know how this works, but I believe it. My temp needle never stirs for any kind of provocation.

Joe