[DeTomaso] radiator deal

Thu Feb 24 15:14:47 EST 2011

A couple of 90* copper fittings takes care of that.

Asa Jay

Quoting Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>:

>
> Often 3 row radiators use smaller diameter tubes to get everything   
> packed in the same external dimension and then it is a case of   
> higher flow (2 row) vs. higher surface area and heat transfer (3   
> row). However in this case both appear to use 1 inch tubes so the 3   
> row should be more efficient at cooling with better flow (1/3 more   
> tubes).
>
> The Ebay example looks to be all aluminum, but worth checking as   
> some modern radiators are aluminum cores with plastic tanks.
>
> The Fluidyne requires 90 degree hoses to mate with the Pantera   
> cooling tubes and although I have never had issue with those a   
> straight coupling section of Gates green stripe is far more rigid   
> and resiliant IMO.
>
> Julian
>
>> From: michaelsavga at gmail.com
>> Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:27:50 -0500
>> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
>> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] radiator deal
>>
>> Here are the Fluidyne Specs at approx $549.99 w/free shipping
>>
>> Part Number: FHP30-PAN
>> Core Size: 25.0W x 14.938H x 3.15D
>> Core Style: 3-row with 1 inch tubes
>> Overall Size: 29.5W x 15.118H x 3.5D
>> Applications:
>> De Tomasa Pantera
>> All Years
>> Special Notes: Direct-fi t replacement for
>> De Tomasa Panteras, with all sensor ports
>> included.
>>
>>
>> here's the ebay specs for the Superior Rad deal at 375.00
>>
>> 1971 - 1974 Aluminum RADIATOR 71-96 De Tomaso Pantera made by
>> SUPERIOR RADIATOR in the USA this is a 2 row of one inch tubes all
>> welded aluminum radiator that will cool 900 hp this as all the stock
>> mounts and pins !!
>> MADE IN USA
>> ALL WELDED
>> 2 YEAR WARRENTY
>> free shipping with buy it now !!!
>>
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Aluminum-RADIATOR-71-96-Tomaso-Pantera-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230e91c7aaQQitemZ150568290218QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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>>
>>
>> The less costly one has the "L" shaped inlet and outlet tubes, whereas
>> the Fluildyne models are short stubby, direct 180" openings,
>>
>> any feedback on the hose connection preference?
>>
>>
>> 3 tubes at 549.99 versus 2 tubes at 375.00 ( Ironically, it works out
>> to be within $10 of $ 184 per tube )
>>
>> So, is the third tube worth another $ 175.00 ?
>>
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com
>> <michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > What brand?
>> >
>> > I'm in the market.
>> >
>> > Michael
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Christopher Kimball
>> > <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Here is something from one of our members (PNW is having an   
>> engine pull on 3/5, so that's what he's referring to concerning   
>> checking out the radiator):
>> >> Do you know of any members that might be interested in   
>> purchasing a aluminum radiator for there Pantera? Someone on eBay   
>> is selling them for 480.00 with a buy it now or best offer. If   
>> someone offers 375.00 this guy on eBay will accept it and shipping   
>> is free. I thought it would be good to pass this info on to our   
>> membership. I ordered one and its on its way.It should arrive by   
>> the time we have our engine pull and we could check it out to see   
>> if its a quality piece.
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