Radiator for Full Race Elan

Elan Discussions
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Hi Guys,

I’m building up an Elan racer and I’m trying to decide whether to go with the TTR 2 row or 3 row rad. I’m in the Toronto area but I’m sure I’ll head south occasionally. Does any one in a hot climate have any experience with these TTR rads? Is there a downside to the three row rad? Thanks much.

Best regards,
JonnyP2

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Mine is a road car but i have used it on track in about 30 degrees C heat.

I only went with their cheaper option:

And it managed perfectly.

Sorry that I don’t have any info about the other 2 rads they offer

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I have the big rad in my race car. I don’t run a thermostat. The water rarely gets above 70 C when the car is in motion, obviously it heats up when stationary and the fan controls that. I’m in the UK, it sometimes gets warm! I would say it is perhaps slightly too big. The only other consideration is the weight of the extra water it holds.

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Hi Chris and Graeme,

Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. I agree that the “King Kong” rad is a bit too large for most races north of Gibraltar as around 85C is something like an ideal water temp. It can get pretty hot in Canada so I shall go with the middle option from TTR and use a fan when I’m stooging about it the paddock.

Best regards,
JonnyP2

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