Progress pics.

Rebel1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 06:13 PM

Thanks Plums, Wished I could stand mine up. ( The radiator that is

)

The RMC leans forward about 45 degrees because of the chassis design

Looking good mate

David Hodgson · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 07:20 PM

Les
a guy down here with a series II RMC had no end of problems with the original set up and spend months modifying and tweaking to no avail.
He eventually managed to fit a new radiator in an upright position forward of the front cross member. It is large enough to run the twin fan and cowl set up from an EL? Falcon and now has no overheating issues, and can leave it idling all day.

Rebel1 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 07:50 PM

David, I'd been keen to chat to him. Mine is a series 11 and I just don't like that radiator setup.

You you kindly pass on my email addy to him..
rebel3 at powerup dot com dot au

and ask if he would mind contacting me so I can get his phone details to pick his brains.

Thanks loads

David Hodgson · #4 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Sure thing Les,
He used to be very involved with the club, but has moved out of town to a tranquil rural spot, and we don't see much of him. I'll chase him up and pass on your details.

I should remember the details as we nutted it out together in '96/'97 when I was building my G-Force. Alloy units were not readily available then. I think the core he used was from a Landrover. It was a tight fit but works a treat.

Rebel1 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks Dave.

Cheers

Rob. Smith · #6 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Hodgson

Les
a guy down here with a series II RMC had no end of problems with the original set up and spend months modifying and tweaking to no avail.
He eventually managed to fit a new radiator in an upright position forward of the front cross member. It is large enough to run the twin fan and cowl set up from an EL? Falcon and now has no overheating issues, and can leave it idling all day.

I've got an RMC with the layed forward radiator and have no problems with overheating....so far. The car is still in building stage (250 klm before rego) and a traffic jam due to a bushfire on a 39 degree day the cleveland didn't sweat...I was pleased !

Rebel1 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-25-2006, 06:18 AM

Hi Rob, Thanks for the reply.

What is the size of your radiator?
Cross flow?
Alloy or copper/brass?
How many tubes?

Good to hear you are not having problems, I'd like mine the same as I bet it will be a first class $itch to get out once in.

Cheers

pezza · #8 (**permalink**) 08-27-2006, 03:24 AM

Hi all,

I'm not new to the forum but have never posted before. Iam building an RMC and i have had no problems fitting the radiator or removing it. It has twin fans and both inlet and outlet are at the bottom of the radiator in fact making it easier to fit radiator hoses. Some G Force builders have installed the radiator in the tilted forward position. What i like about the radiator being tilted forward is that it is invisible from the front of the car (I don't find radiators attractive just necessary) Also the nose of the car has an aluminium air scoop which directs air though the radiator no air can get around it. The scoop is polished an is more appealing to look at than the radiator. The scoop is easily removed and the radiator can be removed through the nose with fans still attached.

Perry

Rebel1 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-27-2006, 04:17 AM

Hi pezza, welcome to you and thanks for posting.

I also like the clean look of the RMC angled radiator but had heard some complain about overheating.

If you remove the radiator out thru the nose then it must be relatively narrow as the nose opening is about 640mm wide on the RMC.

Would you mind answering the questions in my previous post so I can make up my mind about this thing.

Cheers and good to see another RMC owner in here.

pezza · #10 (**permalink**) 08-27-2006, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel1

Hi pezza, welcome to you and thanks for posting.

I also like the clean look of the RMC angled radiator but had heard some complain about overheating.

If you remove the radiator out thru the nose then it must be relatively narrow as the nose opening is about 640mm wide on the RMC.

Would you mind answering the questions in my previous post so I can make up my mind about this thing.

Cheers and good to see another RMC owner in here.

I'm not an expert on radiators in fact i know very little. mine was supplied by RMC and has been used in quite a few of their cars so i'm hoping they know what they are doing. Mine is not alloy but i have seen a RMC with an alloy radiator mounted in the same way. I will measure it tomorrow and give you sizes.

pezza · #11 (**permalink**) 08-29-2006, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel1

Hi pezza, welcome to you and thanks for posting.

I also like the clean look of the RMC angled radiator but had heard some complain about overheating.

If you remove the radiator out thru the nose then it must be relatively narrow as the nose opening is about 640mm wide on the RMC.

Would you mind answering the questions in my previous post so I can make up my mind about this thing.

Cheers and good to see another RMC owner in here.

My radiator measures approx 650x500. It is difficult to measure now that it is installed. I was told by RMC that it is a duel flow radiator. I hope this helps you make up your mind.