Ralph Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Hi Guys Going to replace my re-conditioned rad on my 1700 x-flow, should I go for the aluminium one on the caterham site (direct replacment) or is there a better alternative. I ask the question as I know there a cross over between K Series cars an XF-Flows for example I have had to buy Heater Hose Kit for a K series to fit my system for the X-Flow (Due to the position of the inlet and outlet) of the heater I have. So would a Radtec for K Series fit? Ralph's very loud x-flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Speak to Alicool http://www.alicool.co.uk/rad-kitcars.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 From memory a K series has the rad outlets at the same position as the X flow, i would stick with the copper rad as this accepts a little bit more flex but you should mount both tension free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thank you bothThink I am going to place order with Alicool they are using the same part code as Caterham but not as expensive.Just need to decide if to get it powder coated or notThanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Try either of the Darrens at Radtec in Cannock. Replaced my old xf rad with Ally version f err om stock inc Spal 11" fan for £250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hi, just a quick comment on an Ally replacement, when I changed mine on my xflow I did use the CC one. What surprised me was the reduction in weight vs the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 3, 2020 Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 Does anyone have costs and masses so that we can calculate the magic ratio?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I have an original recon deep type X Flow rad in immaculate condition that I no longer need if it's any use? Will try to get a picture up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I looked at my old CovRad triple pass radiator on my just rebuilt car these evening and thought how tatty it looks. It’s 25 years old, and there are areas where the fins have been crushed. I tempted by an upgrade while we’re all stuck off the road for the foreseeable. Given my use, I don’t think I need the cooling capacity of a triple pass (its an ex race car, now all road use bar a very occasional track day). So I think I’m looking for a more road, standard solution for a 1.8 k series with 150bhp - nothing too high spec. So what the current good options for price and performance? I’ve heard tale about over the years of Radtec cracking on Caterham and having to be returned or exchanged. Have their been any recent reports? What about CC options? Any good? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 #2 is your answer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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