Ideal radiator size for Leopard?

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: Ideal radiator size for Leopard?

Decided to upgrade my radiator on my Leopard to help out with the wonderful hot hot weather here in Florida. I am going through Ellis Racing and having a radiator made. I would like to get some ideas on the ideal size for an upgraded radiator for a Leopard. The standard and smaller size through Ellis is a 16 x 8. I am thinking that may be a bit on the large size. Would love to see what size you guys prefer to upgrade to when leaving the stock IAME radiator.

Thanks!
-Matt
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Ryon Beachner · Advertiser Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 344

When it comes to radiators youre better off with too large than too small. You can always tape it off.
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Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:57 am Post subject:

I agree with you Ryon. So, what size do you feel is ideal if you were to order new?
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Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:58 am Post subject:

I agree with you Ryon. So, what size do you feel is ideal if you were to order new?
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Jim Derrig · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 1:06 pm Post subject:

Matt, I had an IM radiator for my leopard and it was absurdly oversized for the NW climate. It's really a shifter radiator, but things get hotter in FL. Built to withstand a direct hit from a tactical nuke.

Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject:

Jim- I had considered the IM radiator (the med size one) but they were out of stock and 17.5" tall did seem to tall for me. Did you run the Med size IM?

I think the 16 x 8 will be just fine the more I read on it.
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gregg boyce · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:20 am Post subject:

I had the medium or standard KG rad and the 16 x 10 that Comet sells. Both were more than enough for races in the SE. I think the 16 x 8 would be fine. Get a mount where you can stand the rad more up or lay it back. Stand it up when it's hot out and lay it back when it cools off.

BTW, I had to raise the curtain or tape off both rads even with temps as high as 95*. With a leopard I would see 135-145* at those temps.

GB

This is the rad w/mount from Comet.

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Matt Kalevich · Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:05 pm Post subject:

Just got my new radiator installed. Was made by Scott Ellis of Ellis Racing Products. 16x8. Couldnt be happier with the product! The craftsmanship is top notch and it has exceeded my expectations. Thanks for the helps everyone!
-Matt

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Steven Clark · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject: seat insert

Who makes it and where did it order it from?
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Matt Kalevich · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject:

Steven PM me and I can give you info.
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Steven Clark · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject: seat insert

the seat insert is what I was asking about.
Thanks
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