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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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I'll get some pics of them mounted up tomorrow, I had to re-drill the brackets and now just waiting on some paint to dry
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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this might seem like a stupid question but I need to double check....., does the radix intercooler (inside the manifold) care what side (elbow fittings) coolant enters or exits?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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I doubt it makes a lot of difference,but I would think you would get the best results with the inlet in the lower location of the intercooler to get the full benefit of cooler water coming from the heat exchanger.

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by whitt1
I doubt it makes a lot of difference,but I would think you would get the best results with the inlet in the lower location of the intercooler to get the full benefit of cooler water coming from the heat exchanger.
so intercooler inlet on the drivers side, exit on the passenger side?

what are your thoughts on running the H/E's in parallel vs series?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Heat Exchanger Brackets drilled/painted:


Heat Exchangers drilled and polished ready for install:


EGT Bung & EGT Sensor:


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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
so intercooler inlet on the drivers side, exit on the passenger side?Drivers side inlet would be correct.

what are your thoughts on running the H/E's in parallel vs series?
Drivers side inlet would be correct.I like the parallel setup it doubles the actual cooling capacity,but I would go with a on/off switch for the fans so you can run them with the engine switched off between runs at the track. Running them in traffic would be a waste.I also would not run antifreeze just water and water wetter,I doubt freezing is a concern in southern Cal.
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Damn grippy, you polish everything
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
I think that would be better suited in a header primary wouldn't it? I have never seen them that far down the exhaust tract, you will get some cooling before your sensor has time to see a potential issue.
once I get some baseline temps for various driving conditions it will be effective
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by whitt1
Drivers side inlet would be correct.I like the parallel setup it doubles the actual cooling capacity,but I would go with a on/off switch for the fans so you can run them with the engine switched off between runs at the track. Running them in traffic would be a waste.I also would not run antifreeze just water and water wetter,I doubt freezing is a concern in southern Cal.
Definitely will be an "on" "off" switch for the fans. Still up in the air on the H/E routing. I just had someone give me a strong case for series routing(although I've already gone that route)
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this one is a wrap, just need to wire it up and run the cooling lines, I am very pleased with the way this project turned out as far as fitment is concerned; hopefully I'll realize low IAT's for my efforts, LOL, but you know how that **** goes . Ended up being fairly cost effective in the end as well , enjoy the pics, let me know what you think












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