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| Rotary'14 |
 Oct 23 2011, 06:09 PM
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I've been slowly gathering steam on this. After talking to the folks at the G&R flesh roast,, I'd thought I'd share some pics and thoughts.
I don't want to do any major cutting on my conversion. My goal is to have 2 usable trunks, and a car that can be easily converted back to a stocker. There have been a few threads where the possibility/impossibility of an engine bay radiator. Here's my take on it. I believe that at 25+ mph there is a low pressure spot behind the back window. I think this will be enough to suck air up through the engine compartment. I would love to hear some constructive criticism. -Robert Attached image(s)  
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| Rotary'14 |
May 18 2014, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I have made my own GT style lid from two chrome grills. It's held down with quick-latches. I think it looks OK for now. until I clean up my cooling system a bit, speaking of which,,,
I've driven her on 100 degree days now, still no overheats. I was a bit low on water too. On normal days my car is a cool running cat. I want to sort my suspension, but I don't know where to begin. I had a fellow teener hop behind the wheel of my car for an evaluation run. John was pretty impressed, despite the fact that he wasn't used to my gear box and couldn't find 1st. When the test drive was over,, I suggested that he pull on the ebrake lever with some force,,, only one side is currently working. Pop! went the cable inside the cabin. bummer,, oh well I have a wtb add up. anybody local want a ride? I have the FI 95% done and she feels pretty good! I'm thinking about adding heat now,,,, -Robert Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| mikesmith |
Jun 3 2014, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ May 18 2014, 05:52 PM)  I have made my own GT style lid from two chrome grills. It's held down with quick-latches. I think it looks OK for now. I'd love to see more details of your latch setup... |
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| Rotary'14 |
Jun 3 2014, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
QUOTE(mikesmith @ Jun 3 2014, 03:35 PM) QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ May 18 2014, 05:52 PM) I have made my own GT style lid from two chrome grills. It's held down with quick-latches. I think it looks OK for now. I'd love to see more details of your latch setup... I bought some quick latch minis,, they're a modern take on the hood pin. All you got to do to remove the grill is push down on the button in the middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8Oux9Zi5Y -Robert Attached image(s) 
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Rotary'14 My cut-less conversion Oct 23 2011, 06:09 PM
Rotary'14 This is how I am mounting my oil cooler. The PO o... Oct 23 2011, 06:15 PM sixnotfour Nice !!
You tell Us , Does it work ?? Oct 23 2011, 06:16 PM
Rotary'14
Nice !!
You tell Us , Does it work ??
I... Oct 23 2011, 06:20 PM Rotary'14 I relocated my fuel pump to the front trunk and I ... Oct 23 2011, 06:18 PM Rotary'14 I almost forgot,,,, my radiator can swing open for... Oct 23 2011, 06:23 PM kg6dxn Nice! If you have the radiator fans blowing up... Oct 23 2011, 06:24 PM sean_v8_914 Good to see you today
where is the air burp/bleede... Oct 23 2011, 06:30 PM Rotary'14
Good to see you today
where is the air burp/bleed... Oct 23 2011, 08:14 PM mark21742 I want to know more about this swap.....a lot more... Oct 23 2011, 07:51 PM Dave_Darling You may find that the engine lid actually has a hi... Oct 24 2011, 12:39 AM Rotary'14
You may find that the engine lid actually has a h... Oct 24 2011, 06:43 AM bandjoey What about the extra heat softening up the buytl h... Oct 24 2011, 07:20 AM nathansnathan Hey, Rob, I was thinking more about this last nigh... Oct 24 2011, 08:12 AM matthepcat I seem to remember a thread of someone doing an en... Oct 24 2011, 08:59 AM Rotary'14
I seem to remember a thread of someone doing an e... Oct 24 2011, 09:19 AM dakotaewing
I seem to remember a thread of someone doing an ... Oct 24 2011, 09:38 AM Andyrew Overflow tank?
This is a great idea, but I have ... Oct 24 2011, 09:17 AM Rotary'14
Overflow tank?
This is a great idea, but I have... Oct 24 2011, 09:25 AM porsche913b_sp Thats pretty cool thinking out of the box Robert. ... Oct 24 2011, 10:25 AM kg6dxn Just remember, when a rotary overheats... It's... Oct 24 2011, 10:26 AM Andyrew I was just thinking that a rotary probably wouldnt... Oct 24 2011, 10:28 AM JRust I hope it works for you Robert. I worry about it b... Oct 24 2011, 12:17 PM Jeff Bowlsby :) Oct 24 2011, 01:47 PM rick 918-S
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:agree: with the engine tin in place. Other... Jan 29 2015, 11:46 AM Rand My $.01 opinion is the natural airflow debate... Oct 24 2011, 02:12 PM Dave_Darling Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the pi... Oct 24 2011, 05:22 PM Rotary'14
Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the p... Oct 24 2011, 05:35 PM kg6dxn
Jeff's tuft testing photo there matches the ... Oct 24 2011, 06:29 PM Vacca Rabite :agree:
flip the fans and put a GT lid over the ra... Oct 24 2011, 09:01 PM moparrob
:agree:
flip the fans and put a GT lid over the r... Oct 24 2011, 09:10 PM Rotary'14 A GT style lid has always been in the plans, weath... Oct 25 2011, 06:46 AM computers4kids
A GT style lid has always been in the plans, weat... Oct 1 2012, 10:45 PM Rod I think you need to look underneath the car to get... Oct 25 2011, 06:56 AM Rotary'14 Here's a long overdue update on the cut-less c... Oct 1 2012, 08:33 PM Rotary'14 Engine bay fuel lines,, Oct 1 2012, 08:39 PM Rotary'14 Engine side,, Oct 1 2012, 08:41 PM Jeffs9146 If you are loosing water make sure you pull the pl... Oct 1 2012, 11:37 PM 1stworks Nice work!!
Thanks for updating. Jun 3 2014, 01:01 PM 76-914 Damn Robert, I think we should make you the Poster... Jun 3 2014, 05:22 PM Rotary'14
Damn Robert, I think we should make you the Poste... Jun 3 2014, 07:20 PM Mueller Nice build there Robert....
I really like those l... Jan 28 2015, 09:16 AM thelogo http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=2795...1/top... Jan 28 2015, 11:11 PM Dave_Darling
Where are the Mr2 radiator s at anyway
MR2 radi... Jan 29 2015, 10:41 AM Bleyseng Time to install a little more HP with this engine.... Jan 29 2015, 10:25 AM |
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