radiator relocation

[EnemyS15]

For those who have the radiator tucked under the rad support and in front of the condenser... Does it effect the condenser at all, cooling difference since you have a thick core in front of it now? I am considering buying the chase bays rad for my RB25 in Jan.

Ps unrelated to the rad, but Cavitation is also used in terms of "air" when talking about ballistics. The formation of a cavity cause by pressure around the bullet when it penetrates the body. Had to learn that during my Paramedic course.. Just my shining moment to be that guy lol

[mantas]

Originally Posted by 2.5T_/<ouki

Contact Marco @ SR20 Store in gardena. I picked mine up from him. Guy from Syko dropped it off at his shop and i picked it up from him for $200 cash.

Thanks!
Actualy i am stocker right now. In the process of installing my Z32 ECU & NIStune board.

Nice, i'll give that guy a call. I'm going the same route, 660cc, Z32 ECU and Nistune. Have all my stuff, just need to slap it all on and have my friend tune it.


To the original topic, how do you bleed that damn radiator(sumshit racing radiator)? Is there a cap at the top that i'm not seeing?

[2.5T_/<ouki]

Originally Posted by mantas

Nice, i'll give that guy a call. I'm going the same route, 660cc, Z32 ECU and Nistune. Have all my stuff, just need to slap it all on and have my friend tune it.


To the original topic, how do you bleed that damn radiator(sumshit racing radiator)? Is there a cap at the top that i'm not seeing?

Isn't it at the bottom?

[Slo_240sx]

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

Here ya go, AFC-80107N from Summit. I think I'll have to run a surge tank to get it to bleed right, might get away with just putting a rad cap in the upper rad pipe but it's iffy.

Thanks Fred! I think an inline fill tube and cap on the upper hose should suffice.

Here is info for the AFC-80107N Radiator:



Afco #80107N Scirocco-Style Radiator...$256.95

Overall Height...13-1/4"

Tank Height...12-1/2"

Tank Width (Top)...21-1/2"

Tank Width (Bottom)...21-1/2"

Width With Flanges...25-1/2"

Tank Thickness...3"

Filler Location...None

Inlet Size and Location...1-1/4"...Right Side

Outlet Size and Location...1-1/4"...Right Side

Dry Weight...8.1 pounds

Moroso 63745 Radiator Hose Filler Inline 1 1/4"

[mantas]

Originally Posted by Slo_240sx

Thanks Fred! I think an inline fill tube and cap on the upper hose should suffice.

Here is info for the AFC-80107N Radiator:



Afco #80107N Scirocco-Style Radiator...$256.95

Overall Height...13-1/4"

Tank Height...12-1/2"

Tank Width (Top)...21-1/2"

Tank Width (Bottom)...21-1/2"

Width With Flanges...25-1/2"

Tank Thickness...3"

Filler Location...None

Inlet Size and Location...1-1/4"...Right Side

Outlet Size and Location...1-1/4"...Right Side

Dry Weight...8.1 pounds

Moroso 63745 Radiator Hose Filler Inline 1 1/4"

Winning!

I'm going to slang my Altima fans and radiator to swap in this radiator + r33 clutch fan.....

[Fred Allen Burge]

No problem, glad to help out.

First person to get the Afco rad set up and running please post up with pics!

[pandaroo]

has anyone on here done a rear mounted rad to move some weight back?

[mantas]

Originally Posted by pandaroo

has anyone on here done a rear mounted rad to move some weight back?

OMFG, I think i've seen that!!!! It was on a track car in the classifieds section. The car was done like no other 240 i've seen. Can't find the thread now....

[karl wasabi]

I have an RB20 and I was running into cooling issues. I wanted to run the Taurus fan, but there was no way it was going to fit behind the radiator. I've been into a few accidents so I ghetto fabbed a "tube" front end.





DON'T HATE!!! LOL

[Fred Allen Burge]

That doesn't look bad dude! Might cap off the ends of the tubes with some squares and maybe gusset the 90 degree spots for a more pro look but overall I think you pulled it off just fine.

[mantas]

Yeah i kinda dig this tube look,its got a bit of ugly and beautiful, dont know how to explain, but im sure its practical. Lol

Are you running a stock clutch fan, or is that some big electric fan?

[karl wasabi]

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

That doesn't look bad dude! Might cap off the ends of the tubes with some squares and maybe gusset the 90 degree spots for a more pro look but overall I think you pulled it off just fine.

Thanks, Bardabe (from this forum) helped me out a lot with it. We literally did this the night before a ASB, so it's kind of a hack job. haha.

Originally Posted by mantas

Yeah i kinda dig this tube look,its got a bit of ugly and beautiful, dont know how to explain, but im sure its practical. Lol

Are you running a stock clutch fan, or is that some big electric fan?

Mostly ugly! haha. It's a Ford Taurus fan. It's supposed to have one of the highest CFM ratings of any electric fan out there. They are running the same fan in Fredric Aasbo's TC.

[bardabe]

Originally Posted by karl wasabi

Thanks, Bardabe (from this forum) helped me out a lot with it. We literally did this the night before a ASB, so it's kind of a hack job. haha. .

it took us little over 30 minutes from start to finish it works lol

[mantas]

Well i've decided to cut my radiator support and try and squeeze in the clutch fan with the stock r33 radiator and shroud. I want to go this route so i can get rid of a lot of extra wires. I'm hoping to get this done this weekend or the following. When I do i'll try and keep my iPhone handy for some kind of a write up, it's overdue for us RB guys. If the stock radiator does not workout i'll make more room and squeeze in my alluminum radiator. Wish me luck! HAHA.

[mantas]

Well i cut my radiator support shoved the clutch fan in - pics tomorrow. And my problem nowis the stupid thing wont get to normal operating temperature. Went for a canyon run and nothing.....im thinking may be my car does not have a thermostat? Anyone have any ideas?

[mantas]

Originally Posted by mantas

Well i cut my radiator support shoved the clutch fan in - pics tomorrow. And my problem nowis the stupid thing wont get to normal operating temperature. Went for a canyon run and nothing.....im thinking may be my car does not have a thermostat? Anyone have any ideas?

Here she is....hack job but my next project is to clean up the engine bay (wire tuck, paint, powder coat valves etc) and then go for a tune - long overdue for that.

[Flicktitty]

For those who have the "tucked" radiator under the radiator support how is it working on your RB/JZ/LS car's?

I've been having some cooling issues with the 2J swap and have been considering the Chasebays or the AFCO one that was posted in this thread, but just wondering how well its working.

[C. Anderson]

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

No problem, glad to help out.

First person to get the Afco rad set up and running please post up with pics!

It will be enough to cool the motor. This rad is a dual pass and cools much better. I bought this same radiator, with your help Fred, and thought it might be small. I filled my koyo with water and emptied it into a bucket then I did the same with the Afco and the afco held maybe 4 cups less.

I am going to be using a remote fill/reservoir and should have my car running and on a dyno in the next two weeks. I have an ls1 and a greddy water temp gauge for accuracy. I will post up more info when I find out.

[mantas]

Originally Posted by mantas

Here she is....hack job but my next project is to clean up the engine bay (wire tuck, paint, powder coat valves etc) and then go for a tune - long overdue for that.

By the way guys, car runs like a champ with a z32 thermostat. Someone suggested to run a single pusher but that would be overkill. It takes me a long time to get it to normal temps. In the canyons it it took a 3hr beating and not a single problem. I just wish I would have done this mod sooner.

[C. Anderson]

Its nearly done.

[s13_maJiK]

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

Here ya go, AFC-80107N from Summit. I think I'll have to run a surge tank to get it to bleed right, might get away with just putting a rad cap in the upper rad pipe but it's iffy.

Thank you!!!! This is exactly what iv'e been looking for. And its not a $400 dollar price tag like chase bays

[Matej]

Sorry to bump this thread, but those of you with the Scirocco radiator, would you happen to know what thread size and pattern this plug on the bottom happens to be?



I own a different brand, and unfortunately it did not come with a plug for the temperature sensor hole.
Would it be beneficial to use a magnetic plug?

[Jus Skott]

I'm just a cheap jew and shimmed my hood.
allows air to be thrown out over the windshield so it just stay in the bay.

[C. Anderson]

My Afco was NPT. Don't know what size exactly. BTW I've been dailying the car for a couple weeks and this setup cools very well.

[Matej]

Thank you, but luckily I found the plug. I almost threw it out with the packing material.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Skip the fans and run a electric water pump.. You wont ever have to worry about air flow to your radiator. Its less work then having to fabricate a bracket to relocate your radiator.

[Sileighty_85]

Just to show ya'll You can install Fan's, Condenser and Radiator without modification to the upper core support

[blessedhellrider]

think i seen some where ,that pusher fans are 20% less effective than puller . so dint cheap out on the CFM factor!

something like 400+ HP needs 3500 cfm or more. the ford clitarus ,I'm meant "taurus" has a 4000+ CFM puller ,don't know if ya can reverse.

[ch1873857]

has anyone tried mounting the clutch fan on the other side of the clutch sat the fan almost touching the the crank pulley. my radiator is in stock location with a little room to spare

[Matej]

Originally Posted by ch1873857

has anyone tried mounting the clutch fan on the other side of the clutch sat the fan almost touching the the crank pulley. my radiator is in stock location with a little room to spare

Been doing that with all the clutch fans I have had.
It really only gives you a centimeter or so, but I suppose even that is something to one pressed for space.
I just do it for looks.