914/RS: Re-build and Re-design: Engine and Cooling |
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914/RS: Re-build and Re-design: Engine and Cooling |
Cracker |
Oct 24 2017, 08:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Well, I have never posted a "build" thread in the past - it will serve as my re-build as my car has been running for some time. Something that might be interesting for the H20 folks is a performance based cooling system - oil included.
The silver lining associated with the engine down is I have been intending to make the cooling updates for well over a year now. Its such a PITA I have delayed engagement. LS engines are notorious for running high oil temps on track - GM will tell you it is ok - I believe it is not. Likewise, mid-engine cars have a notoriously difficult time controlling temperatures simply because of the location of the engine and cooling systems. This is exacerbated with additional power. I walked the pits of the Walter Mitty Classic at Road Atlanta last year and took a bunch of pictures. All late-model mid-engined prototypes used Water-to-oil heat exchangers in lieu of oil-to-air. It adds a serious layer of complexity since the coolant now has to carry the burden of dispersing allot of extra energy. That is what I will be updating: all lines, the radiator, shroud addition, coolant distribution chambers, etc. One of the benefits of this new system is the ugly-as-sin rooftop oil cooler scoop will be eliminated (not to mention the drag that thing is causing ~ slowing me down)! Just remember, along with most other members here, I ain't no "Tygaboy"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Tony |
Cracker |
Jan 27 2018, 06:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Wow. Its been a long time since I have chimed in on any progress! I want to thank those that chimed in months ago regarding the flares/radius quandry I was in - I am happy with the end result! It is Cobra-esk...
The "GT40 project" now resides in Los Angeles (unlike a 914 - I simply did not fit); the LS7 is still in Houston at Late Model Engines; and lastly, the Cobra is going back together. I installed the body over about 6 hours today. Slowing moving forward... Cracker An amusing picture... Tight Squeeze but it actually did fit...LOL! |
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