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Mike Bellis
post Jun 11 2015, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jun 11 2015, 07:33 PM) *

What did you pay for that factory unit? Looks pretty nice. I was considering buying some nice fans but think that a factory unit would be nice as well..

$120 ebay brand new.
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post Jun 11 2015, 08:54 PM
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Not bad at all. Should work pretty well IMHO.

How do the mounting holes fit? Look slightly off in the pic.
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post Jun 11 2015, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jun 11 2015, 07:54 PM) *

Not bad at all. Should work pretty well IMHO.

How do the mounting holes fit? Look slightly off in the pic.

They are a perfect fit! Pic is just a bad angle.
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post Jun 13 2015, 09:32 PM
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I got the nose finished today. Its hard to see but there is an upper flange to seal the top of the oil cooler. It's setup to use a gasket to seal on the face of the cooler.

I bought a QRS GT bumper today; to cut up. Yes, cut. The GT opening will be raised a little and I need a notch on each side for the tow hitch mounts. I will cut it and re-glass it before painting it black again.

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post Jun 13 2015, 09:52 PM
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Looks great! Much more clean and civilized than before.

Out of curiosity did you consider eliminating the horizontal bar and just bracing the tabs to the body better?
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post Jun 13 2015, 10:33 PM
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Looks great! Much more clean and civilized than before.

Out of curiosity did you consider eliminating the horizontal bar and just bracing the tabs to the body better?

I did. But I wanted to ensure strength. And, I don't trust the body there. It's right about at the bottom of the headlight bucket. Not good structure. Although the DOM tubing from the tower might be enough. At least I now have some structure in front to go with my fiberglass bumper.
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post Jun 13 2015, 10:36 PM
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Sounds like a smart move
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post Jun 27 2015, 08:36 PM
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Oil cooler is mounted and plumbed. Radiator is mounted and plumbed. Bumper is cut and modified for a larger cooler size. I used kevlar to glass the section back in. Very solid. Now I need some minor body work and reassembly. I still have to rework some wiring for the fans and thermostatic switch.

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post Jun 28 2015, 12:20 AM
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Looks great! Fit is very nice to that oil cooler.


I like how you held the radiator in place at the top. Looks like you cut the tabs down as well. How much clearance do you have to the hood?
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post Jun 28 2015, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jun 27 2015, 11:20 PM) *

Looks great! Fit is very nice to that oil cooler.


I like how you held the radiator in place at the top. Looks like you cut the tabs down as well. How much clearance do you have to the hood?

Before I cut them (3/16" or so) the tab would just touch the bottom of the hood rib. Pushing on the hood, I was able to make the smallest mark. I may have been able to leave them long but I was worried about hearing a random tapping noise.

I'll take better pics one I get out of the garage. I'm pretty happy with the overall fit & finish. I need to figure out where I want the fan controls. before it was hidden in the shroud. Now they won't fit there.

The oil cooler lines were a bitch because they are -12. Bend radius sucks. I had to make a little more space between the headlight bucket and the inner fender well. I massaged it for oil line clearance.
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post Jun 28 2015, 01:15 AM
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I just cut mine, I think I have 3/8" left on the tabs, enough to use them if I want. I am about 1/8" currently but my radiator is going to drop another 1/4" when it finally seats on the body/rubber.

I was going to put the fan controls, fuel pump, and other stuff on the lower area of the trunk and make a false floor about 5" tall to cover it and the radiator lines. I might even make it out of multiple layers of fiberglass and incorporate it in my shrouding.


I am still debating on line size and type for mine.. Considering -8 SS but worried about pressure loss.
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post Jun 28 2015, 08:10 AM
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Show off. Looks really good Mike.
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post Jul 3 2015, 08:27 PM
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Radiator is done. The factory fan shroud needed a gasket. I borrowed the rear trunk main gasket and it's a perfect fit. I ordered a new replacement from 914 Rubber.

The car runs great! It warms up faster and stays at 190°. The fans pull a ton of air. With the fans running, there is enough air through the oil cooler to hold one of my shop rags from suction. I'm very happy with the outcome.

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Now the bad news... On my third test drive today, I blew the coolant hose at the engine bay, right where it turns up toward the motor. Time to order some green stripe...

Good news... My tow bar setup worked perfect. I called my wife to rescue me, grab the truck and tow bar. Success! Now I need to rig some kind of connector, diodes, etc. so I can have the 914 turn and brake lights work when connected to the tow rig.
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post Jul 3 2015, 10:22 PM
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post Jul 4 2015, 07:11 AM
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Great job on the radiator and cooling fans.

Are you worried about a small rock puncturing the radiator at all? Are you going to put any type of screen over the opening to protect the radiator?

Given how low our cars are and the amount of stuff on the roads these days......
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jul 4 2015, 06:11 AM) *

Great job on the radiator and cooling fans.

Are you worried about a small rock puncturing the radiator at all? Are you going to put any type of screen over the opening to protect the radiator?

Given how low our cars are and the amount of stuff on the roads these days......

I've considered it but not sure how I want to execute it.
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Considering that there are a lot of cars with exposed radiators not behind protective grills I am going to say its not going to be an issue. Think of all the FMIC's that are put right up front. I ran one in my frony bumper 4" from the ground for years, no punctures but it was painted satin black and would get the paint chipping off.
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Also wtf is up with your radiator hoses????

Setup looks killer!
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 4 2015, 10:09 AM) *

Also wtf is up with your radiator hoses????

Setup looks killer!

My rad hoses were procured from Craigs list. A local guy tha had a spool of 1-1/8" coolant hose. It is not the good stuff and clearly has reached its lifespan.

I need about 20' of 1-1/4 if anyone has some. Looks like I can buy a 50' roll for $350 but I don't need that much. Who wants to go halvesies on a roll?
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