[DeTomaso] radiator deal

[Cunnyngham, Christopher B (HSC)]

I'll add my .02 on these connections.

I recently replaced an older Hall radiator with a Fluidyne from Precision Proformance.  My original was in the stand up position and I elected to drop the Fluidyne replacement into the same position.  The Hall had welded 90 degree elbows so the rad was simply attached to the steel hoses by a short segment of Green Stripe.  The corners of that radiator had rusted out but this connection seemed well enough.

The Fluidyne "dropped in" with a little tinkering (thanks again to Chuck Engles, Jim Gray and Todd Reid for their assistance).  Precision Pro provided molded rubber elbows and clamps.  We made all the connections, including double clamps, and the elbows just barely fit in the available space.

Long story, short... I spent the next few weeks fiddling around with the clamps to eliminate leaks.  I've now gone two weeks without finding any coolant on the floor of my garage. **knocks on wood**

The Fluidyne looks very pretty and seems to be doing it's job.  I haven't had any leaks from the radiator itself.  The connections took a good bit of tweaking and as anyone with a stand up radiator knows, the space is EXTREMELY cramped.  Do yourself a favor and make sure the clamps are positioned so that they are accessible for tightening, etc.  Otherwise you'll have to pull the radiator to access them.

The molded elbows are not a permanent solution for me but they'll do, now that I've eliminated the leaks.  I'm going to have a local shop fabricate elbows and a new set of stainless tubes.  Fortunately I'm able to push that project down the road a bit. **again knocks on wood**

Chris

On Feb 24, 2011, at 1:49 PM, Julian Kift wrote:

> 
> 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
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>> 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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