Comments: Purchase was well worth it.....timely, perfect fit
2500M Conversion to Al Radiator
Currently 5/5 Stars
Reviewed by:Customer07/06/2016 04:45PM
Purchased from: Wizard Cooling
Comments: I have installed the Wizard Cooling Aluminum Radiator in my 74 TVR 2500M. It is a drop in replacement, but because the 2500M's were hand built, there were a few "very small" modifications to make things fit. The locating studs on the bottom of the radiator were a little too long and needed to be shortened to clear the bracket for the supporting the spare tire, and I had do cut out a small amount of the fiberglass wheel well to clear the top right side drain valve. I did the install with the bonnet in place. If I had removed it, the install would have been simpler, but I was on my own, and the bonnet is too heavy for me to deal with on my own, hence a little extra effort and scratches on my arms were the result.
In addition to the Alum. radiator, I installed 2 fans on the rear of the radiator (same fans I had on the old radiator and still had overheating problems at ambient temps over 85 degrees F) and I converted to Evans Waterless Coolant.
Bottom line, the radiator is well constructed and delivery was faster then expected. I am very happy with the results. With the Wizard Cooling Aluminum Radiator, fans and Evans Waterless Coolant, my engine temps are running at 185 degree F (controlled via 185 degree Thermostat) when driving at ambient temps in the high 80's. I will get to test it out driving in ambient temps in the 90's later this week, but I am confident it will perform well.
I recommend this product to other TVR 2500M owners who are having overheating problems or need to replace their radiator .
Critical thickness is the combined thickness of the radiator, shroud, and fans. (It
does not take into consideration any mounting bracket positioning, which may need to
be taken into consideration before checking out)
Total Reviews (2)
Reviewed by: Customer11/13/2015 05:45PM
Purchased from: Wizard Cooling
Comments:
Purchase was well worth it.....timely, perfect fit
Reviewed by: Customer07/06/2016 04:45PM
Purchased from: Wizard Cooling
Comments:
I have installed the Wizard Cooling Aluminum Radiator in my 74 TVR 2500M. It is a drop in replacement, but because the 2500M's were hand built, there were a few "very small" modifications to make things fit. The locating studs on the bottom of the radiator were a little too long and needed to be shortened to clear the bracket for the supporting the spare tire, and I had do cut out a small amount of the fiberglass wheel well to clear the top right side drain valve. I did the install with the bonnet in place. If I had removed it, the install would have been simpler, but I was on my own, and the bonnet is too heavy for me to deal with on my own, hence a little extra effort and scratches on my arms were the result.
In addition to the Alum. radiator, I installed 2 fans on the rear of the radiator (same fans I had on the old radiator and still had overheating problems at ambient temps over 85 degrees F) and I converted to Evans Waterless Coolant.
Bottom line, the radiator is well constructed and delivery was faster then expected. I am very happy with the results. With the Wizard Cooling Aluminum Radiator, fans and Evans Waterless Coolant, my engine temps are running at 185 degree F (controlled via 185 degree Thermostat) when driving at ambient temps in the high 80's. I will get to test it out driving in ambient temps in the 90's later this week, but I am confident it will perform well.
I recommend this product to other TVR 2500M owners who are having overheating problems or need to replace their radiator .