Short Radiator

[benlilly 0]

I read in this thread BX 16v Rad Thread that the Citroen BX16v radiator was quite a bit shorter than the standard 205 GTi radiator and left more space above it.

 

I'd like a shortened radiator to allow a longer inlet length on my carb install, does anyone know if the BX16v setup is the best way to go? Obviously there are the short Radtec radiators but they are ALOT of money, even with BakerBM's reduced price.

[notamondayfan 44]

what carbs and trumpet are you using?

 

i had 60mm trumpets on 45s with a standard radiator without any problems at all.

[James_R 3]

Easier and cheaper again is to chop the lower rad mount, and make up a replacement lower, slimline fan and done. You cna set it as low as you need to, but no lower as you're putting the rad in a bit more danger. Like so;