Reply to "New Custom Radiator; need opinions"

That makes a lot of sense. I have reviewed all the prior posts I could find including yours. There is some great information to be gathered here on the boards; maybe to much. I like your idea of making the next upgrade an oil cooler. This is an area where I can see a potential for problems on track. My track days will be limited to lapping at local mid-west tracks. The longest and fastest is Road America, about four miles. Ive seen days at the track in the high 90's and right at 100 deg. It can get hot here in the summer.

My typical track car is a Cobra Mustang with vortech supercharger and suspension and brake upgrades. So I'm not completely new to cars that run hot. I just am new at running the Pantera on track. But it will be fun to learn.

As for the current system I am taking your advise and replacing all the cooling tubes; although I have taken the old ones off and they look clear, it is one less thing to worry about down the road. I also replaced both tanks with stainless. I have discussed an option with the guys at Be Cool radiators wherein the shroud will be full with cut outs covered by plates that can be removed with a couple screws so the radiator will flow free for track events. I'll post pictures if it works out.