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ldscamaross
post Sep 6 2008, 10:11 AM
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hey guys,
Ive got a 73 and i am doing a subi swap. i am trying to do a little research on the radiators that you guys are doing for your projects. I would also be intrested in the v8 guys swaps as well. Which radiators are you using and what has worked best for you? I have heard that early year camaro radiators work great. I am planning on having around 350 horse and it is turboed. i just want to make sure it is going to stay cool. i am planning on building a custom shroud in front and behind the radiator. i am looking to vent it through the hood. The evo style vent has caught my eye and i think i will go that rout. I am aware of the renagade set up but i also love to do my own stuff and i think i can build one just as good for less than $1000. I am also intrested in hearing where and what type of hose you are running from the radiator to the engine compartment. I am planning on rubber hose underneath. The only source i have been able to find is the green gates hose. Im sure it is top quality but i was curous if you guys are using, and have had good results, with any other brands.
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post Sep 6 2008, 10:23 AM
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it almost sounds like you are unaware of

www.renegadehybrids.com

their's is $1000 but will work well and save you alot of time.

summitracing sells fan shrouds if you must make the whole thing yourself.

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post Sep 7 2008, 11:25 PM
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thanks for the sugjestion. i have looked at the site. i know they make a great set up. I am just curious what you guys are useing for radiators and hoses. like i said ii am planning on building my own shroud. i am looking for a radiator with measurements that are close to the tollerances of the front area.
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post Sep 8 2008, 02:30 AM
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Do a search for Tonyakavw's conversion. he did a really nice conversion, for a NA motor. If i'm not mistaken, he listed all his materials and costs.
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post Sep 8 2008, 05:45 PM
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I found this yesterday....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16X31-DOUBL...55279QQtcZphoto



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post Sep 8 2008, 05:53 PM
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Take a look at the boxter radiators, not only the radiator, but how its mounted and ducted....

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post Sep 8 2008, 09:03 PM
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post Sep 9 2008, 12:10 PM
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If you want a turnkey solution, the renegade works for a lot of people.

I'm trying a 16x27 2 row, single pass with a 3000cfm single fan for a sbc conversion. 27inch can fit between the headlights no problem. Runs OK at 180-200 most of the time.
(I have a similar radiator for 375-400hp in a different car, no problems.)
But for the 914, (only 280hp,) somehow the airflow is not as good out of the front compartment (I'm still workinng on it.) I think a hood opening would be more efficient, but I want to keep a stock looking hood and I tried to limit size the wheel well openings.

If I go to a 350hp engine, I would probably move to a dual pass, 2 fan setup, similar to renegade.
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post Sep 12 2008, 01:20 AM
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thanks for the posts. i am also looking at purchasing some radiator hose for the project as well. what are you guys using. the only thing i have found is the gates green hose. is their any thing else how much and where did you get it. thanks
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post Sep 12 2008, 03:03 PM
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I found this yesterday....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16X31-DOUBL...55279QQtcZphoto


Are you going to mount that behind the headlight buckets or between them. When I measure between my buckets I get about 30 1/2". So if I go between the buckets something will have to give a bit.
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post Sep 12 2008, 03:21 PM
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AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps.

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post Sep 12 2008, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(andys @ Sep 12 2008, 02:21 PM) *

AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps.

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Is that this? http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_USbr...hr_dbl-pass-rad
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post Sep 12 2008, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(Wilhelm @ Sep 12 2008, 03:16 PM) *

QUOTE(andys @ Sep 12 2008, 02:21 PM) *

AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps.

Andys



Is that this? http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_USbr...hr_dbl-pass-rad


Yup, that's it; #80133N. I think I paid $229 a couple of years ago.

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post Sep 14 2008, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(Wilhelm @ Sep 12 2008, 04:03 PM) *

QUOTE(dakotaewing @ Sep 8 2008, 04:45 PM) *

I found this yesterday....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16X31-DOUBL...55279QQtcZphoto


Are you going to mount that behind the headlight buckets or between them. When I measure between my buckets I get about 30 1/2". So if I go between the buckets something will have to give a bit.



Wilhelm -
If you were to use this radiator, you would have to be behind the buckets a bit due to the height of the radiator... This radiator has a higher capicity than most of the other units that are installed vertically...
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