Radiator for 16v twin 45 set up

Hello everyone

whats the best radiator for a MK 16V on 45's ?

any pix if possible

 

corsa one seems to fit ok

 

does it allow clear air flow to the carbs ?

 

A bit of info in my thread over on the next page in the carb section: Radiator for Mk1 on carbs/ITB's

I've opted for a Corsa B 1.2 8v rad, measures in at 530 x 285 x 25mm and will be sitting on the cross member and under the slam panel, to enable more room in front of the carbs.

 

I'll get some pics up tomorrow of mine. pics I have aren't very good but it sounds like the same rad.

 

There is a really short Vauxhall rad from an 82-93 1.2/1.4 Nova that measures 530 x 230 x 32mm which would allow for what you're after. Not sure how good/bad it would be for cooling though, with there not being as much of the core exposed to the front.

 

what size is a standard MK1 GTi one?

 

Not sure on a Mk1 rad but the Corrado rad I have is 440 x 320 x 44. I think a Mk1 GTI is similar, or is possibly wider?

 

corsa derv 1 i belive

 

1.2/1.4 8v Corsa B '94-'01 radiator:

Corrado rad (rear), Corsa rad (front).




Grille back on, may use a twin light grille without the spot lamps to aid cooling. Or, cut more of the grille lines out where they are blanked off on a single light centre section.


Radiator not as far forward as most fit their's but should be ok? At least it's sorted my clearance with the big filters. (Rad isn't secured at the top yet but it can be moved in further)

 

Here's a few pics, bit crap really, but it shows how much room there is as thats a 90mm filter:

 

Does the top of your radiator clear the bonnet release Mart?

How close is it to it?

 

Yeah it clears no problems. Doesn't make contact at all.
I'll get the grill off in a few days and take some pics of the top, and the bottom where it mounts.

 

Nice one.

Which radiator is it again?

 

Corsa rad. haven't a clue of anything else, was an impulse buy off ebay as it looked the right size