Aluminum Radiator

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v6spider
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Your car is a: 4.3L V6 Powered 1972 124 FIAT Spider
Location: Mount Vernon WA

Re: Aluminum Radiator

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So Cal Mark wrote:Rob
the radiator has 1 1/2" connections that should be the same as your V6. We'll have hoses for the Fiat conversion in the optional installation kit
Sweet! This is perfect...

Thanks Mark! :)

Rob
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4.3L V6 Powered 1972 124 FIAT Spider
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cincifiat
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Your car is a: 1980 Fiat Spider Automatic
Location: Cincinnati, OH

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Post by cincifiat »

Hey Mark,

Have you talked to the Aussie's about the few of us with an automatic or is the just for you short shifters?

Ray
So Cal Mark

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Post by So Cal Mark »

no trans cooler in the tank since it's a racing rad, but I also have external trans coolers for you auto guys
kensmith

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Post by kensmith »

I'd be very interested in the aluminum radiator and fan kit when setup for a 78 124 spider. I live near Sacramento so 100+ degree weather can overheat a motor in traffic.
So Cal Mark

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we will be doing a test fit on an 1800 car, but not until we get back from SEMA
kensmith

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Post by kensmith »

So Cal Mark wrote:we will be doing a test fit on an 1800 car, but not until we get back from SEMA
Mark,

Please PM or EMAIL me if you get a good kit together for the 1.8L. THANKS !

Ken
So Cal Mark

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I'll post details as soon as we test fit the earlier cars
TVST*R

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Post by TVST*R »

Is the cap on the pass side?
So Cal Mark wrote:I'll post details as soon as we test fit the earlier cars
So Cal Mark

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yes, the fill is on the right side
So Cal Mark

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We just finished the installation of the aluminum rad on an 1800 Spider. It fit as well in the 1800 as it did in the 2.0L car. Here are a few pics of the finished installation

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TVST*R

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Post by TVST*R »

How does the fan and shroud attach?
Can the Temp. dial be hidden/relocated...it seems a bit prominent.
I like the look...should cool well in the desert.
Tom
So Cal Mark

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we use a 14" fan assy and it attaches with quick connects through the radiator core. The controller can be mounted in another location, but since it's adjustable we've mounted it where it's easily accessible. The location will be limited to the length of the probe cable, so you couldn't mount it under the dash
Fiat88

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Post by Fiat88 »

Any progress on the mounting kits yet? :)
So Cal Mark

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we've sourced the proper hoses for an external thermostat set up. Now that we've made brackets for the early cars we can start duplicating them
Fiat88

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So Cal Mark wrote:we've sourced the proper hoses for an external thermostat set up. Now that we've made brackets for the early cars we can start duplicating them
Awesome!!!! :D
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