Front cooler install - part 3, Third time's a charm... |
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Front cooler install - part 3, Third time's a charm... |
moparrob |
Apr 23 2011, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
Well, I finally got my front cooler mounted and the bracket completed. Now the cooler (RX-7) is rubber isolated and the bracket, fans and thermostatic fan control are ready to roll.
Here is the view from the front: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i954.photobucket.com-11663-1303612727.1.jpg) This is the rubber mounting: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i954.photobucket.com-11663-1303612727.2.jpg) Overall view: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i954.photobucket.com-11663-1303612727.3.jpg) This is what the fans look like installed: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i954.photobucket.com-11663-1303612727.4.jpg) I began mocking up (crudely) the cooler shroud using cardboard, then painted it black for contrast: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i954.photobucket.com-11663-1303612727.5.jpg) Next will be fabbing the shroud out of sheet metal.... |
john rogers |
Apr 23 2011, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
A couple of suggestions from what I learned with my race car. First, make the top and angled section easily removable so the cooler can be blown out from the rear. Next it is a very good ides to cover the hole(s) you cut in the trunk floor with some screen to keep the clag from getting inside, air will still exit okay. Last of all I'd suggest some soft aluminum and cut it an extra inch all the way around to start and then trim to final size. A neat trick is to polish the aluminum or use an eraser to do the "engine turned" appearance. Looks great so far.
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