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[mcadam1121]

When I put a v8 in a 924 I am clearly goin 2 have cooling problems. So what do I do 4 a radiator I no that they make a radiator 4 the 944 v8 swap so do I use that radiator or is there a radiator from another car that will do the job
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The Ginger
77 porsche 924 Martini

[ideola]

Why not just use a stock 951 radiator? It's nearly bolt in and should be sufficient for your needs.
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[v8carreragts]

The 951 radiator is also reasonable. I picked up mine from E-bay for $85. It should be big enough for most swaps unless you go with really highly modified big cubic inches. Usually the problem is insufficient air flow but that can be cured with a Ford Taurus 2 speed fan.

Many guys on the v8 board have used these.

[Rasta Monsta]

[v8carreragts]

The factory fans do not pull enough air for higher HP motors. The Taurus fan (late model 2 speed) is rated at 4100CFM. That's more than the highest flowing aftermarket fan and probably about 1500 CFM more than the stock 951 fans together. Many overheating v8 powered 944's have been cured with this fan. Including some with specially made oversize radiators. (RH--made by Ron Davis and generic Ron Davis both 2 row aluminum) The overheating occurs during idle or low speed driving which points to lack of air flow.

I am beginning ming with late fans on a Turbo (951) radiator without a condenser in front. (I have 2 small ones that I will mount in front of each tire) If I have any problems I will use the Taurus fan.

[chad-tanner]

[fiat22turbo]

You could also improve the airflow through the radiator with proper ducting in front of and behind the radiator.

Give the air a path that it has to flow through and you'll maximize the effectiveness of the radiator.
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Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

[v8carreragts]

The fan is from a 90-95 3.8L taaurus and also fits some other models. The one you want looks like this
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It is rated at 4500 CFM and is two speed.

[chad-tanner]

Thanks for the reply!

I really like how the fan looks.I'll start looking for one tomorrow.

Thanks.....
Chad
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77.5 Porsche 924/4.9L cadillac swap

Inspector: These brakes look completely inadequate.
Burt Munro: Well, I'm planning on going, not stopping.

[chad-tanner]

For any persons interested in the Taurus Fan
Here is a link to some great "how to" info.

http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=99700

Thanks....
Chad
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77.5 Porsche 924/4.9L cadillac swap

Inspector: These brakes look completely inadequate.
Burt Munro: Well, I'm planning on going, not stopping.

[AppleBit]

I ordered the " Griffin 1-26201-X "

24x16x3 http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GRI-1-26201-X&N=700+4294810996+115&autoview=sku

Works great! Especially at $195!
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Classic British Sports Car Restoration v6 + v8 Engine Conversion Swaps

Porsche 924 Wide Body LS1 Corvette 500 Horsepower Engine

[PORSCHEV]

I also run the Taurus Fan in conjunction with an aluminum rad. I don't run a thermostat either, just a restrictor plate. My car runs very cool. Actually too cool if I am running on the highway with the fan on (manual switch). It will run as low as 140 cruising .
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1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.

1978-#53 "D" track racer.

[mcadam1121]

applebit does that radiator fit in the stock car or did it require a lot of modding to fit it
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The Ginger
77 porsche 924 Martini

[turbobob9242]

now subscribed to this thread too.
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Bob Ward
80 9214 turbo, w 5.3 LS V8

[ideola]

Bob, it's been a while...don't know if you remember meeting at Tweeks Fun Fest in 2005 when you dyno'd your beast...

...anyway, would love an update on your car...what have you been up to?
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made