Are side mounted, side air feed rads less efficient than front mounted front facing rads?
Current car has front mounted rad about 140 sq.in. area with air fed through much smaller forward facing opening (about 50 sq.in.) Car is overcooled most of the time.
Will be using same engine in sport racer renovation with side mounted rad with air fed by side inlets and exhausting 'out the back' of the car.
Need free advise, aka expert opinion - would you be considering a larger rad - maybe 180-200 sq.in. in anticipation of less than ideal air flow? I can always blank off some.
I know it's like asking how long is a piece if string - but just give me your thoughts. Maybe I'll be OK with same size rad.
Engine is a vintage 2L BDG - about 270 bhp. Car is 1983 2L center seat CanAm
Current car has front mounted rad about 140 sq.in. area with air fed through much smaller forward facing opening (about 50 sq.in.) Car is overcooled most of the time.
Will be using same engine in sport racer renovation with side mounted rad with air fed by side inlets and exhausting 'out the back' of the car.
Need free advise, aka expert opinion - would you be considering a larger rad - maybe 180-200 sq.in. in anticipation of less than ideal air flow? I can always blank off some.
I know it's like asking how long is a piece if string - but just give me your thoughts. Maybe I'll be OK with same size rad.
Engine is a vintage 2L BDG - about 270 bhp. Car is 1983 2L center seat CanAm
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