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Old 04-09-2024, 11:08 AM
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Question 427 Radiator angle

Does anyone have an idea at what angle the radiator is leaning back?

I note that Fluidyne markets a "Shelby Cobra" radiator but even the bottom section is angled... This seems a bit excessive for the 60's?

https://fluidyne.com/product/oem-cob...pass-radiator/
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If I were you, I would cut off the angled radiator bottom section and weld on an equivalent square bottom section.

This has several benefits;
  • It eliminates unnecessary excessiveness,
  • It may simultaneously improve your Period Correct Index score,
  • It eliminates the need to coordinate the angle of layback on the Radiator with the angle of the bottom section.
It would be difficult to substantively improve upon these outcomes.
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Huh? My fluidyne was square all the way around. What you see is just photo angles
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I believe you’re right.
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Guys, thanks for the feedback.

What is the approximate leaning as angle of the radiator?
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I'd say ~25-28 degrees, I can get better figure when I am out with car.

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Just measured.
I’d say 19-21 degrees.
Measured 2 cars, depends upon top bracket length
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Thank you very much.

Does the radiator have a cowl on the sides to ensure all air flow goes through the radiator? I have seen photos that the top has together with the pin, washer split pin arrangement.
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Yes the air is directed to radiator.
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