Optimistic1
Daily Driver
Perfect, thanks. 10 year coolant will certainly save a lot of hassle!
Radiator
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Datsun Guy
Daily Driver
I had read something, maybe here, about ONLY using old fashioned green ethylene glycol coolant, as the water pump seals don't like the new stuff. Not sure it's relevant, but worth mentioning.
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
New water pump so hopefully compatible seals.
myronx19
True Classic
It is indeed a little more complicated now - there's IAT, OAT and HOAT coolants. The Prestone green stuff is not like the "old" style coolants which is OAT I believe. I wouldn't suggest using tap water - deionized or distilled is the best choice. But the generic Prestone green is a good choice for our cars. My friend uses Ford green for his Ferrari 308 - and he changes it every two years.
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
I've got 2 winner racing rads, one for the classic Mini, and one for the 128 sedan. Neither one fit, and they weren't interested in solving the problem....I've been planning this as well, and I also have the "winner racing" radiator bookmarked on possible sources. There is some talk about it on this site. An ebay review says it is great but not quite a straight fit.
âAluminum Alloy Radiator For Fiat X1/9 Bertone X1/9 Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo | eBay
Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo (All Years). Vehicle Notes: FIAT X 1/9. The core of the radiator is welded in vacuum brazing furnace, no epoxy. The tanks are 100% welded by TIG. Core and Tank: ALL ALUMINUM.www.ebay.com
Michael Oxman
The Journey Begins!
Good to know!!I've got 2 winner racing rads, one for the classic Mini, and one for the 128 sedan. Neither one fit, and they weren't interested in solving the problem....
rx1900
1981 X1/9
Hey Optimistic 1. Welcome to the forum !!! I'm in Mississauga so not far from you. Do let me know if I can be of assistance to you.
Could perhaps...if you have not yet installed the rad.....tell me how thick a core they put in it ??
Cheers, Doug
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
Thank you. Appreciate the offer! Installed it this morning, but will crawl under and give it a measure.
Does anyone happen to know if there's any significant design/quality/performance difference between the "Texas Heat" aluminum rad offered by Vick, and the "CSF" aluminum rad offered by Midwest Bayless?
www.midwest-bayless.com
At first glance, they look to be pretty comparable. Though it looks like the MWB might be of higher overall build quality, which might account for the higher price tag. (MWB's also has a 3 year warranty; not sure about Vick's.)
I think both have been praised.
I know sage Xers say not to skimp on radiator build/performance quality.
Anyone have any more details/insights about them, beyond what's noted on their sites?
Texas Heat Aluminum Radiator, Fiat X1/9, Scorpion -(SKU 11-2319) [11-2319] - $245.00 : Vick Autosports, The Premier Fiat and Alfa Parts Source
Better than your original brass/copper radiator! Fits:Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo (All Years)These all-aluminum performance radiators are a great choice for the daily driver and track day/autocross car. They're an excellent upgrade on a budget. All Texas Heat Series radiators...
www.vickauto.com
Radiator (Fiat Bertone X1/9, Lancia Scorpion Montecarlo All) - IMPROVED ALUMINUM!
Radiator (Fiat Bertone X1/9, Lancia Scorpion Montecarlo All) - IMPROVED ALUMINUM!
www.midwest-bayless.com
At first glance, they look to be pretty comparable. Though it looks like the MWB might be of higher overall build quality, which might account for the higher price tag. (MWB's also has a 3 year warranty; not sure about Vick's.)
I think both have been praised.
I know sage Xers say not to skimp on radiator build/performance quality.
Anyone have any more details/insights about them, beyond what's noted on their sites?
I've been planning this as well, and I also have the "winner racing" radiator bookmarked on possible sources. There is some talk about it on this site. An ebay review says it is great but not quite a straight fit.
âAluminum Alloy Radiator For Fiat X1/9 Bertone X1/9 Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo | eBay
Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo (All Years). Vehicle Notes: FIAT X 1/9. The core of the radiator is welded in vacuum brazing furnace, no epoxy. The tanks are 100% welded by TIG. Core and Tank: ALL ALUMINUM.www.ebay.com
How would this be better than the Vick offering?
Asking for a friend.
Does anyone happen to know if there's any significant design/quality/performance difference between the "Texas Heat" aluminum rad offered by Vick, and the "CSF" aluminum rad offered by Midwest Bayless?
Texas Heat Aluminum Radiator, Fiat X1/9, Scorpion -(SKU 11-2319) [11-2319] - $245.00 : Vick Autosports, The Premier Fiat and Alfa Parts Source
Better than your original brass/copper radiator! Fits:Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Scorpion & Montecarlo (All Years)These all-aluminum performance radiators are a great choice for the daily driver and track day/autocross car. They're an excellent upgrade on a budget. All Texas Heat Series radiators...www.vickauto.com
Radiator (Fiat Bertone X1/9, Lancia Scorpion Montecarlo All) - IMPROVED ALUMINUM!
Radiator (Fiat Bertone X1/9, Lancia Scorpion Montecarlo All) - IMPROVED ALUMINUM!
At first glance, they look to be pretty comparable. Though it looks like the MWB might be of higher overall build quality, which might account for the higher price tag. (MWB's also has a 3 year warranty; not sure about Vick's.)
I think both have been praised.
I know sage Xers say not to skimp on radiator build/performance quality.
Anyone have any more details/insights about them, beyond what's noted on their sites?
Just found these post, which are insightful:
Radiator source
Has anyone had any experience with the "Texas Heat" radiator offered by Vick Motorsport? Good price I think. About $100 less than Midwest Bayliss. Doesn't appear to be any difference between the two. If you know, does it fit right in like the factory radiator with no fussing around? Hose...
xwebforums.com
Hmm.. interesting..
Radiator Roulette
A few thoughts, as "one of those vendors" who sells aluminum X1/9 radiators. As recently as 2013, no vendor, anywhere, offered new direct fit replacement X1/9 radiators. IAP was one of the last vendors to offer new, stock-style units by Modine (ending in 2004 or ‘05), and they were nearly...
xwebforums.com
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Another potentially good aluminum option from Henk in the Netherlands:
NEW ALUMINIUM X 1/9 radiator
Ciao amici, This information could be interesting mostly for X 1/9 friends in Europe..... NEW X 1/9 radiators in ALUMINIUM from X 1/9 Parts Holland * these fit all X 1/9 models * handmade in the Netherlands and TOP quality (no China product) * fabricated with care, dedication and quality...
xwebforums.com
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
The core is 1.5" thick.
rx1900
1981 X1/9
Thank you. That seems great !! I think that is about the thickest core they could have put in there. And lots of tubes.
Was your X running ? And with the original rad still ? And running hot or something ? any noted change in temps with the new rad ?
Thanks again. Doug
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
No not running. It wants to be running but developed a rad leak during a flush. And a water pump leak and once the belt was off the alternator bearings were noticeably rough, so swapped those out. Almost ready to give it another go. We'll see.
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
375. Plus HST.
myronx19
True Classic
Canadian! ~$300 US.
Optimistic1
Daily Driver
Update. Car running, poorly, with issues as described in my 'Distributor cap' thread. Anyways, looked underneath with car at operating temperature, guess what, drip, drip, drip out of the front of the tube box! I'm slowly losing my optimism!
myronx19
True Classic
Ah shoot - but... it might not be coming out of where you think it is.... might be the heater tube (let's hope!) - still not an "easy" fix... but doable.