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> Front oil cooler installation, help
sixaddict
post Apr 28 2009, 08:27 PM
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Guys:
Tried search but came up empty .
I am installing front cooler in conversion. Thought I would make a change from last one.
I would like to run lines thru bulkhead and under gas tank (without removing it) and thru blower opening to heater tubes in longitudinals.
1. Can this work
If so.....
2. need a specific reference point from which to locate holes in bulkead so as to clear everything .
Any and all help is appreciated ...

Oh one more ....placing cooler at front inside trunk. Have shroud. CAn I exit air through inner fender wells ( I know I will need holes in side of shroud and ducting ......or is there a better plan.
Thanks
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naro914
post Apr 28 2009, 08:52 PM
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Andy,
I am actually considering re-routing my oil cooler hot air out into the fender wells. Think about it: right now, we vent HOT air UNDER the car, not very aerodynamic, huh? I know at high speed, I can feel the front lift a bit...

plus, all 911's have the oil coolers in the front of the fender wells, meaning they are venting the warm air onto the brakes/wheels. But lets be honest, 200 degree air is actually cool compared to the brake temps, and a little extra heat on the tires will get some extra grip sooner IMO.
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post Apr 28 2009, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(naro914 @ Apr 28 2009, 07:52 PM) *

plus, all 911's have the oil coolers in the front of the fender wells

Huh? Hanging around new cars too much? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

We run a center mounted front cooler on the 911 ('78) that vents under the car.
But we do have a really low valance to minimize air getting under the car.
We tried the fender coolers, but that didn't work at all for us.

The rules for GTS and SP911 do not allow for hood vented coolers, otherwise that's what we would run.
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post Apr 28 2009, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 28 2009, 11:14 PM) *

Huh? Hanging around new cars too much? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Yep.... I have a 993 and take cues off of it when I can... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Like my 993 brakes on my 914... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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