Front oil cooler question..., yes, another one... Where to vent? |
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Front oil cooler question..., yes, another one... Where to vent? |
jhadler |
Sep 6 2006, 12:13 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Okay,
I know this has been gone over and over and over. But I wanted to get a compilation of opinions on where best to vent a front oil cooler. Not for what location is going to net me the best extraction, but which location, and what manner of hole(s) will least compromise the structural rigidity of the chassis. A big hole in the floor between the Torsion Bar supports would (I would imagine) weaken that area. What about at the back of the trunk near the steering rack? What about the wheel wells? Which would least compromise the strength of the chassis? Thoughts? Opionions? Suggestions? Thanks! -Josh2 |
3d914 |
Sep 6 2006, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Josh,
Several 6 conversions in these parts (perhaps they'll chime in) vent the front-mounted cooler out the front wheels wells, via 4-6in dia tubing in the trunk. That size hole is insignificant compared with those cut for venting in V8's. The idea behind this IIRC is that its better than venting it under the car - possibly adding lift. My own perspective (good or bad) is to mount my coolers (two), one in each front wheel well ahead of the wheels, assisted by fans, and drawing intake air from behind the two horn grills (minus the horns) of course. |
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