Heater cores usually always get coolant flow unless diverted or blocked. . And yes they would help cool the engine a bit. It is a small radiator after all. Likely not the most efficient though. I would run a bigger main road. Or run 2 rads stacked together.. would cool more.
Use heater core for extra cooling?
Just finishing Suzuki 2.0L buggy build. I mounted the radiator in the back on this build. Couple questions:
Is it worth using the heater core for extra cooling? I'd put 2x120mm fans on it?
Another question: is the valve that feeds the heater core switched or is coolant always flowing thru the heater core regardless of whether the heater is on or off? I've ditched everything electrical but the essentials, so I have no heater blower anymore.
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Is it worth using the heater core for extra cooling? I'd put 2x120mm fans on it?
Another question: is the valve that feeds the heater core switched or is coolant always flowing thru the heater core regardless of whether the heater is on or off? I've ditched everything electrical but the essentials, so I have no heater blower anymore.
