Cordycord's epic tube frame build
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Our turbo exit line meets up with the rest of the hot water after it's exited the block in the back, so hot turbo water doesn't have to go through the block before first going through the radiator.
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No I get it...front to back. We're splitting off some of the incoming cool water for the turbo. Theoretically the coolest water will be available right after the radiator and before entering the block.
Our turbo exit line meets up with the rest of the hot water after it's exited the block in the back, so hot turbo water doesn't have to go through the block before first going through the radiator.
Our turbo exit line meets up with the rest of the hot water after it's exited the block in the back, so hot turbo water doesn't have to go through the block before first going through the radiator.
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Yup, you'd be reversing the flow you think you're going, feeding the hottest water to your turbo. Think water pump, then think pressure differential.
Now if you have an external pump before the coolant enters the block, and feed coolant to churbo right after it, then cool.
Edit to add: my track car was plumbed the exact way you're describing, but I used my heater core in-line before the turbo acting as a radiator. Yes it got hot in the cab... but I never had fogging issues
Now if you have an external pump before the coolant enters the block, and feed coolant to churbo right after it, then cool.
Edit to add: my track car was plumbed the exact way you're describing, but I used my heater core in-line before the turbo acting as a radiator. Yes it got hot in the cab... but I never had fogging issues
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No I get it...front to back. We're splitting off some of the incoming cool water for the turbo. Theoretically the coolest water will be available right after the radiator and before entering the block.
Our turbo exit line meets up with the rest of the hot water after it's exited the block in the back, so hot turbo water doesn't have to go through the block before first going through the radiator.
Our turbo exit line meets up with the rest of the hot water after it's exited the block in the back, so hot turbo water doesn't have to go through the block before first going through the radiator.
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If I see correctly you have the best source for cool water right next to your oil feed (MSM/94/GTX block).
(Water feed is the one without the red circle )
Tap in there and you have the best routing for your turbo water lines. Feed from the block and return after the thermostat to the KIA cover/upper hose.
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I made this car in collaboration with some of the best builders in their field. I listened to what they had to say and then incorporated their knowledge into the design, which is what I'm trying to do here. Most posts here have been helpful...
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One thing that's been pounded into me with this build is that "failure" equals progress, if you know how to react to it. It's the application of the scientific method where you're supposed to test a theory, have it fail, learn from your mistakes, and then adjust the theory with the lessons you've learned. That to me is a huge part of the satisfaction of the build process.
But getting to watch some members of the peanut gallery uphold the reputation of MT.net, not so much.
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you clearly have not seen this thread:
https://www.miataturbo.net/insert-bs...d-75269/page5/
https://www.miataturbo.net/insert-bs...d-75269/page5/