Subject	The main problem was the upper pipe. It's about a half inch
Posted by	Furb on August 27, 2002 at 2:16 PM
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In Reply To	Hmm. I have had all kinds of custom Al stuff machined>> posted by AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) on August 27, 2002 at 02:05 PM
Message	bigger diameter than the stock size (estimate since I don't have it in front of me). He would have to cut the old pipe of, weld in a plate with a smaller hole to make up for the larger hole, then weld on a stock size pipe. Then he would need to rotate the lower pipe, weld in a threaded drain hole, another threaded hole for my water temp gauge, two mounting posts for the bottom mount, and two threaded holes for the shroud. I would then need to source the drain petcock and barbed fitting for the overflow tank. All of this can be done but I don't think I'll find anyone to do all this for $20. Maybe things are cheaper where you live but Washington D.C. metro area rates aren't $20. As for not approaching people the right way, I don't think showing this guy my howe radiator is going to impress him considering he just finished a five year project modifying my dad's MGB to fit a Ford 302 V8 and T5, complete Corvette ZR-1 aluminum front and rear suspension, roll cage, fender flares to fit 17x10", etc. I know your car is very nice but it's going to take more than that to impress anyone I've talked too into doing it. Most machine shops and welders I've talked to don't want to touch aluminum radiators for some reason?
Follow Ups	who has the best price on the custom howe radiator ? - Turbonium 300Zx 13:07:24 08/27/02 I paid $365 shipped w/ drain plug, paying by paypal. - PiotrC70 13:12:56 08/27/02 where did you get your howe from ? (n/m) - Turbonium 300Zx 13:56:11 08/27/02 Get one from Chip (Ginn Motorsports). (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 13:14:23 08/27/02 The Whye radiator? :-) - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 13:24:16 08/27/02 I agree w/ the stuck thermostat comment... my temps - PiotrC70 13:28:21 08/27/02 I doubt you will get a cheap ass welder to do it - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 13:30:11 08/27/02 Boone welding in GAinesville. ITs all about the approach>> - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 13:52:54 08/27/02 Ashe, do you flash the Gainsville welder your tits to - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 18:09:46 08/27/02 I paid $200 for the generic Howe radiator for our Z - Furb 13:43:50 08/27/02 Thank you, not as easy as someone will make you think. (n/m) - Chip(GinnMotorsports) 13:46:14 08/27/02 Bah. Scare em don't cha? (n/m) - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 14:16:19 08/27/02 Check the score - Chip(GinnMotorsports) 14:22:31 08/27/02 More scare tactic. > - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 14:32:34 08/27/02 BUT they are not being charged $20,it doea not matter if - Chip(GinnMotorsports) 14:56:02 08/27/02 Cost me $80 to have mine welded at the right - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 13:51:32 08/27/02 Understood, it's just that I want a drain plug as I find it - Furb 13:58:13 08/27/02 Hmm. I have had all kinds of custom Al stuff machined>> - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 14:05:57 08/27/02 The main problem was the upper pipe. It's about a half inch - Furb 14:16:02 08/27/02 No, its called "Go To Napa and find a hose". >>> - AshsZ (Fab Whore, Ph.D) 14:18:19 08/27/02 No shit I could go to NAPA but it would most likely look - Furb 15:52:49 08/27/02 A Howe won't a overheat w. Kaz's problem. - YugoBernie (NoVA) 13:41:26 08/27/02 Re: A Howe won't a overheat w. Kaz's problem. - Turbonium 300Zx 13:49:47 08/27/02 Radiator isn't my problem... more than likely its my HG >>> - KaZ (jTTfz) NoVa 14:22:06 08/27/02 $365 shipped more info inside >> - FNFAZTT 17:24:56 08/27/02 Ash is just jealous cause he couldn't make one out of wood (n/m) - Keith58 23:33:33 08/27/02
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