3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Fluidyne CORE Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 25, 2002 | 09:44 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Sunny Trinidad & Tobago
Fluidyne CORE Question

Does anyone know if the fluidyne rad is a 2 or 3 row core ?????

Is it's cooling properties better than stock due to a larger volume of water capacity..???

TIA,

3G7
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2002 | 10:32 AM
  #2  
ptrhahn's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 9,282
Likes: 703
From: Arlington, VA
Its a single core, from what Dave@KD showed me . I've heard conflicting opinions on wether a 1, 2, or 3 row core of the same size would be better. Dave & his other tech were of the the opinion that single core was better. Probably doesn't matter much either way.

The overall size is really what helps, its nearly twice the thickness of a stock core.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2002 | 10:45 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Sunny Trinidad & Tobago
Thanks...

Anyone else care to comment ??
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2002 | 11:10 AM
  #4  
Nathan Kwok's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 4
From: Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Increased water capacity doesn't increase cooling capacity, it only helps dampen thermal shock. The increased cooling capacity comes from the thickness, ie more surface area for cooling due to more fin area. There is no room for a taller/wider radiator so thicker is the only way to increase fin area for FDs. Consequently a thicker radiator will also hold more water, but this does not directly help in cooling.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
_Tones_
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
10
May 25, 2021 05:37 AM
risingsunroof82
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
8
Sep 7, 2015 01:11 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:38 AM.