"Scirocco-style" drag-racing radiators?

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Neal-
  I'd go with your leanings towards the stock radiator/thinner fan.   You
can't go much thinner than what you have without giving up capacity and
spending large $$$.
  Not coincidence on the dimensions:   The scirocco-style drag units got
their name because Scirocco radiators were very popular with drag racers who
needed a light unit but didn't need a great deal of cooling capacity (after
all, how much capacity is needed when you aren't running the car for more
than about 30 seconds?).  They were so popular that aftermarket companies
started marketing duplicates.

Larry  sandiego16V


----- Original Message -----
From: Neal Tovsen <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
To: 'Scirocco List' <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; <vwautox@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 7:57 PM
Subject: "Scirocco-style" drag-racing radiators?


> Does anyone had any knowledge to share about "Scirocco-style" drag
> racing radiators. As near as I can tell, this is considered to be the
> "generic" type of radiator people use in dedicated drag cars. But it's
> interesting to note that the spec/standard size listed for all of the
> brands that make this type of radiator is nearly identical to my
> Scirocco's stock radiator (21"x13"). Anybody know if this is
> coincidence? Just curious...
>
> I'm evaluating radiator/fan replacements for my '77 Scirocco. I'm
> particularly interested in something thinner and/or a little bit smaller
> than the stock radiator so that I can more easily fit my air/air
> intercooler. If anyone has any insight they wish to share, I'm all ears!
> Right now, it looks like I'm leaning toward keeping the stock radiator
> and getting a low-profile fan...
>
> Neal
>
>
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