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Radiator protection
The exposed radiator gets some serious damage over time from small rocks flying into the gaping mouth of our Cobras. What do you Backdraft guys do to protect your radiators besides covering the “hole” with mesh? I want to keep the open appearance...
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I use a honeycomb (n0mex) piece https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Nomex...9X26,3545.html
WOrks great |
Most Cobras sustain little damage on their way to Cars & Coffee....
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Ditto to BDR, this is what I use and works great.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Perfo...30158/10002/-1 I just cut it to size and lay it in there. Stays without any fasteners. Pull it out and wash it off when it needs it. |
Great info. Thanks! If nothing else it keeps the bugs away from the radiator, also the oil cooler.
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We use them on our sprint car, and they work well, but with our Cobra's be careful in the heat of summer, as these impeed air flow when driving slow or stopped in traffic. Keep an eye on your temp gauge at first.
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Radiator protection
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My Superformance came with a shield that fits in front of the radiator that looks just like a radiator.
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Can you guys post some photo's of just the shield ?
Where can we buy one and is it made only from Superformance ? |
I went to my local Home Depot and purchased some window screen mesh and window screen hardware. I made my own radiator screen held in with velcro. It is easy to remove and clean and I believe I only spent around $25-$30. Comes in silver or black. But like someone said above, be sure to watch your temp gauge when city driving on a hot summer day.
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Here's how we did KMP259's Radiiator....
First we put Adhesive Silicone Rubber around the face of the Radiator. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...Radiator51.jpg Then we sealed the sides of the radiator http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ator_Side1.jpg Then we sealed the top of the radiator http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...or_Seal_21.jpg Now we fit the tight seal of the radiator into the vehicle so that no air can get past it for any reason http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ator_Seal1.jpg Now you can see how we installed the SS Wire in front of the radiator to protect it from rocks .... Also the oil cooler is exposed ...but it is much stronger then a radiator and easier to change.... if neccessary. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../DSC095681.JPG Packing the air in the radiator so it doesn't leak is very important ...also with the opening in the front of the car.... the air will slow down when it hits the radiator because the radiator hole is much bigger .... this is important as if you can get the air to slow down... then it cools much better.... Morris |
Morris, great job.
Where did you buy the Adhesive Silicone Rubber ? Is it a round, flat etc ? Can you remove it at will ? |
McMaster Carr they have everything......
Also got the SS mesh wire there as well.... The Silicone is flat a then we got some 1/4” Silicone hose and split it to go on all of the sheet metal edges... |
Thanks buddy.
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I bought a piece of stainless at a mechanical shop and tig it to 1/4" chromoly tubing.
worked great for 42,000 miles http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...big_mouth1.JPG |
I use the top of an aquarium. Stainless steel screen with a plastic screen. fits tight and you can pull it out and clean the bugs and debris easily.
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I also use the Nomex screen from Speedway. It comes in tan so I sprayed it with aluminium colored paint. Easily cut to size with HD scissors, installed with industrial Velcro. I did use heavy needle and thread to attach the Velcro to the screen since the hook and loop was stronger than the adhesive on the screen. Takes a minute to remove for cleaning. I did notice a 5° increase in running temperature, in our AZ heat. Well worth it for the peace of mind.
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FWIW, the best protective strategy for the Cobra radiator is to lead, not follow, any other cars :) |
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