WS6 Rear Mounted Radiator (UPDATE!!! COMPLETE AND TESTING) MANY PICS INSIDE!!!
09-07-2013, 05:56 AM
#24
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Well I got a little more done last night. Got the pipes made going to the rear. Trying to find all the little straight pieces I can lying around to get two 68" pieces lol.
All TIG'd together
This assembly will have 3 straight pipe couplings per pipe. To make it a little more simple to install and remove.
Will also have a air bleeder and a hose connection for steam ports from heads.
All TIG'd together
This assembly will have 3 straight pipe couplings per pipe. To make it a little more simple to install and remove.
Will also have a air bleeder and a hose connection for steam ports from heads.
Last edited by mrstepheneades; 09-07-2013 at 08:31 AM.
09-07-2013, 04:41 PM
#25
For the steam line I would suggest you drill and tap the flat spot on the top of the water pump. 1/4 NPT tap you probably have one or a friend that does and Male air compressor fitting should be 2 dollars tops.
Benefits- Less hose=more reliable, and less clutter in the bay.
Benefits- Less hose=more reliable, and less clutter in the bay.
09-07-2013, 07:42 PM
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For the steam line I would suggest you drill and tap the flat spot on the top of the water pump. 1/4 NPT tap you probably have one or a friend that does and Male air compressor fitting should be 2 dollars tops.
Benefits- Less hose=more reliable, and less clutter in the bay.
Benefits- Less hose=more reliable, and less clutter in the bay.
09-07-2013, 09:04 PM
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Stock fans will be pulling again like factory. And I may have a free aluminum radiator coming my way. Stock fans pull like 4000 cfm I think I heard. How much more is there to get lol...
09-08-2013, 03:43 AM
#31
Great work! Can't wait to see the results. And plans on fitting a larger intercooler with all the room you will have up front? 
On the air flow, don't forget the think about the air exit. It's just as important as getting air to the rad. DON'T FIT MESH ON THE EXIT as it will massively restrict flow. Watch where you are pulling the cold air from. Make surely exhaust components are insulated (wrap and heat shield) to reduce heating if ambient air. Have you thought about pulling air from the rear wheel area? Nice high presure zone with relatively cool air.
Be intresting to see how the stock fans cope. Are you going to be running them flat out all the time? Suppose you could just run one perminently and the second if temps rise.
On the air flow, don't forget the think about the air exit. It's just as important as getting air to the rad. DON'T FIT MESH ON THE EXIT as it will massively restrict flow. Watch where you are pulling the cold air from. Make surely exhaust components are insulated (wrap and heat shield) to reduce heating if ambient air. Have you thought about pulling air from the rear wheel area? Nice high presure zone with relatively cool air.
Be intresting to see how the stock fans cope. Are you going to be running them flat out all the time? Suppose you could just run one perminently and the second if temps rise.
09-08-2013, 04:05 AM
#32
Just curious why not run tubing down instead of piping. Really hope this works for you. I just starting my turbo setup on my G35 with 402 LS2 and have no room at all. This would help a lot. Good Luck
09-08-2013, 08:32 AM
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Great work! Can't wait to see the results. And plans on fitting a larger intercooler with all the room you will have up front?
On the air flow, don't forget the think about the air exit. It's just as important as getting air to the rad. DON'T FIT MESH ON THE EXIT as it will massively restrict flow. Watch where you are pulling the cold air from. Make surely exhaust components are insulated (wrap and heat shield) to reduce heating if ambient air. Have you thought about pulling air from the rear wheel area? Nice high presure zone with relatively cool air.
Be intresting to see how the stock fans cope. Are you going to be running them flat out all the time? Suppose you could just run one perminently and the second if temps rise.
On the air flow, don't forget the think about the air exit. It's just as important as getting air to the rad. DON'T FIT MESH ON THE EXIT as it will massively restrict flow. Watch where you are pulling the cold air from. Make surely exhaust components are insulated (wrap and heat shield) to reduce heating if ambient air. Have you thought about pulling air from the rear wheel area? Nice high presure zone with relatively cool air.
Be intresting to see how the stock fans cope. Are you going to be running them flat out all the time? Suppose you could just run one perminently and the second if temps rise.
09-08-2013, 10:27 AM
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Off road guys use same size piping. Factory is 1.25 and 1.5 on radiator hoses.
Last edited by mrstepheneades; 09-08-2013 at 11:49 AM.
09-09-2013, 07:59 AM
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Here are some updates from the weekend. I was lucky enough to pick up a new aluminum radiator for basically free through a friend to make this job a little cleaner and nicer. Gonna start mounting the radiator and fans today so I can finish running the tubing up and over the rear where it needs to be.
All lines have been pressure tested with compressed air to 30psi.
Pipes are not bolted up or tied together yet. Just hanging in place for mock up!
Clamp is just for mock up. Wont be on there when I finish.
All lines have been pressure tested with compressed air to 30psi.
Pipes are not bolted up or tied together yet. Just hanging in place for mock up!
Clamp is just for mock up. Wont be on there when I finish.
Last edited by mrstepheneades; 09-09-2013 at 08:48 AM.
09-09-2013, 08:30 AM
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09-09-2013, 08:33 AM
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I like the thought process.
I would of just pushed the intercooler forward more, put in a 2 core radiator with an aftermarket puller fan and 1 pusher. We do this a lot and never have overheating issue's, even on 100 degree days they run 195 and under.
I would of just pushed the intercooler forward more, put in a 2 core radiator with an aftermarket puller fan and 1 pusher. We do this a lot and never have overheating issue's, even on 100 degree days they run 195 and under.
09-09-2013, 08:46 AM
#40
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I think the length of the feed and return lines will cause a significant load on the water pump and the serpentine system. A remote electric water pump would be a great investment for your design.