im going to try to use a chevy 350 rad for my klde. the inlet and outlet are perfect so im going to give it a shot. ill let you guys know how it comes out as far as clearance. if it fits in my bf it will damn sure fit in a bg.
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well guys here is a couple of shots of my wood rad. total it cost me less than $30 using pine. I still need to add the tabs for the rad brackets to keep it in place but you can see where im going with this, both my outlets are laid out as is the rad cap neck. cheaper to lose $30 bucks than to have a custom rad made with a bunch of measurements and then have it not fit.
I should do it in a nice cherry stain. lol91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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Lol whatever wood you like. il even make it in cork. we know that holds some water.91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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you should design something to sit under the rad support man, it'll free up so much room and keep the heat away a bit more. I know you're keeping a/c, you'll just have to play with the lines a bit.
either way looks good!
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the lines are not the biggest problem, its the stupid center latch and bracket. Im trying not to disfigure the front of the car much.91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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that clearance to the motor is insanely dangerous for the radiator
make it smaller & tuck it underneath the rad support a bit. you'll regret it otherwise.---Has ClubProtege helped you in someway? show your support by Contributing--- Click Here---
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progt91 is keeping the A/C. The A/C condenser sits where you guys are talking about putting the rad, But If it makes you happy I am putting the rad thereDominic Toretto rocks a MaZda and his cell phone number starts in "(323)"
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With AWR mounts it won't move as long as the crossmember is stout (i.e. no previous accident bent back, etc). Under acceleration, the front of the engine wants to lift up.
One thing you can do is hang the engine on the 2 side mounts, take off the tranny mounts and crossmember, and use a jack at the front of the engine to pivot it up and down and check your clearances.
When I first read that you're making the rad. out of wook I thought you're mocking the GTR guy for his wooden gauge mounts....'90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, build log
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well guys i made a second mock up rad. This one would have the tanks on the sides with a cross flow core, I can kind of tuck it in the rad support to give a bit more clearance and im able to still retain the center lock and bracket. its tight and im going to move the condensor foot pegs but it looks like it will clear. Got a few pics, one is with both rad ideas side to side.
Because the space is tight I am going to slant the rad a little so i can have a longer core (inch and a half longer) plus it give me just enough space for me to run my slim fan91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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Originally posted by Dan [Sac] View PostWith AWR mounts it won't move as long as the crossmember is stout (i.e. no previous accident bent back, etc). Under acceleration, the front of the engine wants to lift up.
One thing you can do is hang the engine on the 2 side mounts, take off the tranny mounts and crossmember, and use a jack at the front of the engine to pivot it up and down and check your clearances.
When I first read that you're making the rad. out of wook I thought you're mocking the GTR guy for his wooden gauge mounts....91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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Cool idea making a wooden rad to check for clearances. What size fan is that??Dominic Toretto rocks a MaZda and his cell phone number starts in "(323)"
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its a 12" slim fan 1550 cfm
rad is a 14.5" core in height and 23.5" length with a 3/4 inch thick core row. I have room for a 1 inch thick core if need be.91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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ok heres my question
1.) is your fan a puller or pusher?
2.) are you going to leave the fan on that sire of the rad?
casue i have a slim fan on mine, but its a puller, and its on the opposite side yours is, AND its on the out side of the rad.
im thinking maybe if i mount it like you did it will techniqly be a pusher and cool the engine bay off a lot more nicely1996 V6 Escort
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Mine is reversable so you can use it as either a puller or a pusher.and yes that is where im going to leave the ran. Honestly where you have your is good. I really dont think its going to make a difference at all if you change the position of the fan. the same amount of air is going to pass through the rad when the fan is functioning.91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]
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