Tim Bancroft Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Be careful Andre.I did likewise and found that the car ran hotter, in fact the position made the cooling marginal. I'd mount like Steve's racer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreGT6 Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Really, I figured it was low enough, but I could see how air might not make it up from the under the car to the rad.Joy more work.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Surely JIC or BSP attachments are the way to go? None of the push on lark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 [quote by=AndreGT6 link=Blah.pl?b=spit,m=1178985982,s=26 date=1179254280]I'm going to go with mounting it down infront of the rad.A.[/quote]If you must mount it that way be sure the oil lines come in from the top to ensure a full fill on the cooler. If mounting vertically GT6R style then pressure enters at the bottom.I have seen racers blow off press on lines as well. Next time you seem them (and their new engine) they have proper hose ends as Jim says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glaramaraman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Ok guys point well made - bring on the web links to suitable hose ends - Demon Tweeks?You do all realise that'll be two oil changes .... - still - saved the engine this time. Mind youi I'm hoping for a fresh engine for 10CR - BUT trying to get Jigsaw, Canley Classics & Picton Sports Cars to forward detailed specs and quotations is a night mare -- none of them can be short of work - they don't seem to want my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Try Mocal mate, I understand they are the best when it comes to oil systems.Europa Specialist Spares are 3rd party for their stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndreGT6 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 So working on the cooler install.Discovered there is not enough bonnet clearance to mount it upright beside the rad.I'm going to see if I can mount it back from the rad infront of the alt.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Hey Andre,Yes, I recall that. Sorry for not mentioning it. Just angle the mount so the bottom is a bit behing the rad and it'll clear. Come to think of it, I cut off the mounting tabs as well. To mount it I then bend a sheet metal channel for the base of the cooler. Attach that to the radiator frame and use springs at the four corners of the cooler to hold it into the channel. Works for me because it's secure, makes it quick to remove and it'll shift a bit if necessary due to big bumps or errant Porsches.See picture 3 above for the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreGT6 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 http://www.justdrive.ca/gt6/06/0315/slides/DSCN0379.JPGWill I have to alter the rad bracket?A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 No but be super careful drilling the holes in the radiator surround. I have no idea how close the tubes run to the body but there should be some fin between the body and the tubes. A shallow pop rivet would hold the channel. Just look carefully at the edges and determine where the tubes run.And prove that your hose connections clear the hood hinge rods before you slam the hood, err bonnet... ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreGT6 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 OK back to the drawing board. I'll keep working at it.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Andre, i've found a couple of pics that will be clearer. This may not work for you but it mat give you ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 And another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreGT6 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Intersting.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrizio Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hi Andre, this is the GT6R-R oil cooler layout. Note the hand made take off plate for remote oil filter.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndreGT6 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 So you welded a plate onto the rad?Thanks.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrizio Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Yes, while I have rebuild the rad I have welded a plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreGT6 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Crappy, my rad is in good shape, so I'd be worried about welding a plate on.You have a shot of the base of the rad and cooler.Thanks.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndreGT6 Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 I will have to look, but might be bale to weld in that area.Does anyone if the core goes right to the top?Thanks.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 No but you could melt the solder in the header if you are not careful.On my Pi Spifire I have a side mounted oil cooler; a bracket is welded to the chassis to mount the botom of the oil cooler. I then fabricated a radiator cowling in aluminium and attached the top of the oil cooler to the cowling. On the other side of the radiator the K&N air filter is mounted for the PI cold air feed.All seems pretty secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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