GT Cooler Question Options

[RiqueMar]

For everybody out there running a GT style cooler, would you mind posting a few photos of your cooling setup and fans?

Currently re-routing my system to use a SETRAB type cooler (example here: Patrick Motorsports Website) however I don't see any reference to fans, and it doesn't seem as though it's an option to purchase.

Also, appreciate any 'pointers' in the right direction when it comes to vendors that might have similar products / solutions. Thanks in advance for your help!

[gereed75]

Actually making it out of aluminum is not a bad idea. A top, bottom and the sides.

Of course it always seems easy in my brain but is invariably two or three times harder and more time consuming to execute in reality!

[mepstein]

Actually making it out of aluminum is not a bad idea. A top, bottom and the sides.

Of course it always seems easy in my brain but is invariably two or three times harder and more time consuming to execute in reality!

It would be very doable for Ben to make these. get aluminum cut with water jet, weld up pretty but it would take a group of committed people. I'm guessing it would be a similar cost to the aluminum oil tanks and it would be based around a chosen oil cooler. Other coolers might fit but we would have to pick one (Ben has a great one already picked out).
I can get a quote from Ben and run the group buy if there is interest but it's not worth it if your not ready to pay $750 for one. It may be more, it may be less but $750 is a reasonable number to get the conversation started.

I also thought stainless steel would be pretty cool.

[RFoulds]

Actually making it out of aluminum is not a bad idea. A top, bottom and the sides.

Of course it always seems easy in my brain but is invariably two or three times harder and more time consuming to execute in reality!

It would be very doable for Ben to make these. get aluminum cut with water jet, weld up pretty but it would take a group of committed people. I'm guessing it would be a similar cost to the aluminum oil tanks and it would be based around a chosen oil cooler. Other coolers might fit but we would have to pick one (Ben has a great one already picked out).
I can get a quote from Ben and run the group buy if there is interest but it's not worth it if your not ready to pay $750 for one. It may be more, it may be less but $750 is a reasonable number to get the conversation started.

I also thought stainless steel would be pretty cool.

Getty FG one is $350. the carbon fiber is $550. AIR FG one is $175. $750 is pretty steep premium.

[mepstein]

Actually making it out of aluminum is not a bad idea. A top, bottom and the sides.

Of course it always seems easy in my brain but is invariably two or three times harder and more time consuming to execute in reality!

It would be very doable for Ben to make these. get aluminum cut with water jet, weld up pretty but it would take a group of committed people. I'm guessing it would be a similar cost to the aluminum oil tanks and it would be based around a chosen oil cooler. Other coolers might fit but we would have to pick one (Ben has a great one already picked out).
I can get a quote from Ben and run the group buy if there is interest but it's not worth it if your not ready to pay $750 for one. It may be more, it may be less but $750 is a reasonable number to get the conversation started.

I also thought stainless steel would be pretty cool.

Getty FG one is $350. the carbon fiber is $550. AIR FG one is $175. $750 is pretty steep premium.

Yes. It would be styled like Kelly’s orange car. Air ducted around the spare and out the side. Completely different than the traditional GT style. I’ve also talked to Ben about a more traditional GT style but in aluminum or SS. He made one for his car in aluminum and even if we don’t do a group buy, I’ll have him make me one. I’m guessing $500 +\- There are already plenty of companies that do cheaper glass. I want a premium product in steel or aluminum.

[RiqueMar]

Thanks for the continued references everyone. PMS Setrab unit arrived yesterday and it's a 'perfect' fit inside the should. Now, I'm eager to see how I will need to cut and modify the fiberglass to accommodate the inlet/outlet fittings. Not sure if I should create a small 'box' on the side, or notch it so that it slides on-and-off.

For those interested in the Setrab unit, a few basic dimensions for you regarding sizing....

Overall length: 21-7/8" (22" with included fittings)
Overall height: 4-5/8"
Cooler width: 1-7/8" (3-3/8" with the brackets)

For those of you that have a similar solution, this thread would be very helpful to see how the hoses enter / exit the shroud and any suggestions on fan wiring. I've purchased 2x Spal 4" pullers fans, and the plastic tabs to mount them directly to the cooler; I plan on linking to it in my blog. Looking at you all, @eric9144 and @Marv's3.6six

@eric9144 - To your previous question, no only the stock 914/6 oil tank for me. The engine setup in the previous car had a similar setup to yours with a large tank in front and 2x breathers, but that was specifically for the track.