mgrv8 malcolm Ray (1 posts) Registered: 05/23/2022 02:20PM Main British Car: 1971 & 1979 Rover v8 and Iron Duke inline 4 (Pontiac design) |
COOLING FOR ROVER V8
In Alaska I have a 79 "B" with Rover V8. Looking to change radiator. Is there an aluminum rad available without having
to buy a spendy custom made one? I just heard today that a Chinese firm makes every radiator ever conceived(??) Any help finding a new rad would be greatly appreciated. |
bfc Ben Clark West Michigan (3 posts) Registered: 06/07/2021 12:48PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB BOPR 3.5 |
Re: COOLING FOR ROVER V8
Mike is correct. the early Mustang V8 radiator is the best choice. I found that I had to trim some of the stock mounting rail from the front sides of the radiator and add in a wider piece along each side on the rear, top half of the Mustang radiator, but it is a near perfect fit. It hangs pretty low, so make sure to check clearance between your puller fan (if equipped) and the anti-sway bar.
That said, temps in Alaska may be mild enough that you can simply use the stock 77-80 MGB radiator, which is identical to the factory V8 radiator, if I recall. |