g4snapes Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I am looking for you some advise on engine cooling, the only thing is we have a Classic Mini with a Starlet 4e-fte engine fitted.The radiator is mounted in the boot with the boot floor cut out to make a scoop. We are running the pipes under the car up to the engine. The radiator is a standard mini front mounted type. The core size is approx 350mm X 220mm. After doing some research into radiator types, it looks like the standard Starlet size rad is approx 600mm X 300mm and a half size is approx 350mm X 350mm.The set up has a 10" fan mounted on the rear of the radiator which is switched via the standard fan switch. These come on at about 91 degrees. I have tried to upload a photo. But it does not load. Any ideas on how to upload? Edited January 7, 2014 by g4snapes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 upload to host such as photo bucket then get direct linkthen write ure post and above were ure typing theres a mini photo.click that and input ure link and will appear in ure post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mech5107 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You can get a civic type radiator, or a ep70 diesel starlet radiator.Also worth trying a low temp thermostat, like 76 degree s or so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 With the boot/rear mounted radiators that I've been involved with we've found you really need to maximise the feed and exit air ducting to make the most out of them. A nice thick core is best. Are you running ali pipes back to the radiator? Are you running an electric water pump like a Davies Craig etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g4snapes Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi, Thanks for the reply's. Forgot to mention when i went to install the new low opening thermostat I found there to be no thermostat installed!! There is a flow and return pipe to the radiator with a extra water pump to help the existing engine water pump. The main concern is space available in the small boot. A picture of the current cooling system. https://www.evernote.com/shard/s240/sh/9bc11355-1d23-4050-922c-840853202ef7/d3f318424b1e39265e10cb05da4a136f As you can see space is the biggest issue here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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