DIY: Over the radiator intercooler install
11-08-2010, 06:29 PM
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Wait.. so you bought the clean *** white S/C car from the first post and you're bitching about a simple effective IC setup because he cut out some of the under structure in the hood... if that is the case... shut up and untwist your panties... or did I miss the sarcasm font?
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11-09-2010, 10:02 PM
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so he bought a car that WASNT s/c anymore, knowing that it was at one time and has a chopped up hood but is bitching about it?
this sounds more correct...??
or unless that is sarcasm indeed?
this sounds more correct...??
or unless that is sarcasm indeed?
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11-13-2010, 03:20 PM
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beautiful work on the intercooler and oil cooler jobs - thanks for sharing!
what would the advantage be of putting the oil cooler up front as oppose to the rear bumper like on the flyin' miata track dog?
what would the advantage be of putting the oil cooler up front as oppose to the rear bumper like on the flyin' miata track dog?
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11-14-2010, 12:27 AM
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Lines that aren't 10ft long.
Honestly, They did that because it was a good location that didn't block there intercooler and radiator setup what so ever. For 99% of the cars on here, blocking those two heat exchangers partially with a small oil cooler isn't a big deal.
I thought I remembered hearing that their rear bumper location didn't end up working correctly.
Honestly, They did that because it was a good location that didn't block there intercooler and radiator setup what so ever. For 99% of the cars on here, blocking those two heat exchangers partially with a small oil cooler isn't a big deal.
I thought I remembered hearing that their rear bumper location didn't end up working correctly.
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11-14-2010, 08:02 AM
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You don't need to cut the hood 
Haven't got the car at the moment, It's off for paint, I will post better pics when it is back.
I used the same pipe kit mentioned earlier and a similar intercooler.
Just move the radiator and buy another fan....
Haven't got the car at the moment, It's off for paint, I will post better pics when it is back.
I used the same pipe kit mentioned earlier and a similar intercooler.
Just move the radiator and buy another fan....
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11-14-2010, 09:50 AM
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The setup from the white car is actually on my car now. I had to cut the hood as well although apparently my 97 is slightly different because I had to adjust my hood to be about 1/16 of an inch higher so there's a small panel gap.
Doesn't bother me though. The only thing I don't like is having to press down on the hood to shut it completely but so far there's no dents.
Doesn't bother me though. The only thing I don't like is having to press down on the hood to shut it completely but so far there's no dents.
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02-02-2012, 12:08 AM
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Wowza old thread.
If you look at his brackets they're not exactly high quality, it's probably more that then anything, or it's only being held in partially for that picture. I made similar brackets out of thicker steel from Home Depot and if you take your time, measure for the holes, and bend them at the same time, it holds it straight.
I wouldn't suggest tilting the radiator unless you duct it afterwords and have an aftermarket all metal unit. The extra force on top of the brittle plastic end tanks can't be good.
If you look at his brackets they're not exactly high quality, it's probably more that then anything, or it's only being held in partially for that picture. I made similar brackets out of thicker steel from Home Depot and if you take your time, measure for the holes, and bend them at the same time, it holds it straight.
I wouldn't suggest tilting the radiator unless you duct it afterwords and have an aftermarket all metal unit. The extra force on top of the brittle plastic end tanks can't be good.
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02-09-2012, 02:04 PM
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So this is where I sit with this as of today. This is a quick mock up of the position. Will be taking out all the pipes and sanding the insides for a smooth finish. Then onto cutting the hood.. Definitely not looking forward to it, I'm also concerned even with cutting that I may have a problem with the hood closing.. I won't know until I start cutting.
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