Stock Moto ShifterRadiator Size/Type for Florida Climate?

Derek Lodato

Hey Everyone,

I'm working on putting together my chassis and engine package. I am on the radiator at this point.

Climate here in Tampa, FL ranges... Summers (June-August) are brutal 98 degrees etc.... however all other months are 88 degrees or lower.

What size radiator would best suit my needs. So far I've heard opinons but need to get clear on the best option:

1. Champion Large 19.5 x 10 x 2
2. Champion Medium 16 x 10
3. Champion Medium Double Core 15.25 x 9.25 x3

4. KG Pentagon
5. KG (RD 450.245) 17.75 x 9.5 x 1.5

I'm looking for max cooling but not necessarily max size but I understand I have to keep water temp at 120 degrees for optimum performance.

Let me know your thoughts

Thanks

marc-andre hubert · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 182

im in Fl as well, i run 16x8 aluminium, waterwetter water mix, all thru summer never went over 135f on my cr125cc shifter, this pass weekend was 125f

Derek Lodato · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject:

@ Marc Andre .... What brand radiator are you running and is it single or double core?

Thanks for the feedback

marc-andre hubert · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 182

2" thick came with the kart, no name on it, just went tru the logs of this weekend and did not go over 115F, you want just under 140f for max power

Mike Goebel · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:57 pm Post subject:

Any Med 10 x 16 single pass will be fine!

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Matt Kalevich · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:48 pm Post subject:

Derek, I think you will be just fine with a 16x8 or 10. 1 3/4 or dual core. Where do you run for a home track? I am over here in Orlando, but am from Tampa. Check out www.ellisracingproducts.com
I just ordered and received today a 16x8 radiator from Scott and his radiators are truly a work of art!. He will custom fab whichever size you need and I would give him a call if you like what you see.
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Derek Lodato · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:45 am Post subject:

Matt .... I am still putting it all together but I'm planning on running Anderson Race Park, Ocala GP and Orlando.

And....Maybe if Chad Reed opens up his backyard track for a practice session that would be EPIC.

How's the track out in Orlando?

Thanks for the radiator advice

Derek

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:58 am Post subject:

Orlando is great track and very technical. A bit of work for shifters as you will be working the lower gears hard, but a lot of fun! Have you gone to the 3 and run the rentals at each?
What chassis are you working with?
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Derek Lodato · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:05 am Post subject:

Haven't gone to Orlando's track yet ....

My setup

2011 GP10
'99 SRS Built Honda CR125 Stock Moto
RLV Pipe and M4 14" Silencer.. I'm looking to get a 12" M4 as well

marc-andre hubert · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 182

come test at racecomplex nov 10 and race the 11 awesome track located in Fort myers exit 143

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:50 am Post subject:

Derek Lodato · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:42 am Post subject:

I'm sure I'll be out there as well but it won't be in Nov... Still working on getting my setup all together

Derek Lodato · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject:

Has anybody heard anything about Spike Radiators?

marc-andre hubert · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 182

buddy im the only shifter there, running with the tag 125cc.. don't worry about taking this too seriously, this is local race, made for practice for state races.

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject:

Here is my Ellis Racing Products radiator. Just got it installed. Cant say enough good things about the quality of the product!

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