Those that have a stand up radiator setup; I need some help...
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Those that have a stand up radiator setup; I need some help... So, my plan is to do the standup radiator mod in my 95 Camaro. I know there are guys doing this with a lot of success out there. It seems a great way to free up some room, while still giving you great cooling.
What I don't have and need are pictures of the setups (a "how to" thread would be perfect), what radiator you would recommend, and any additional information on how to get this done in my car.
I was planning on running a Griffin radiator with some aftermarket fans, but don't know what model I need to go with.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
What I don't have and need are pictures of the setups (a "how to" thread would be perfect), what radiator you would recommend, and any additional information on how to get this done in my car.
I was planning on running a Griffin radiator with some aftermarket fans, but don't know what model I need to go with.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Okay, I found some good info here; https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...icle-here.html
Sorry for not finding it earlier in a search. I was searching for "stand up radiator", instead of "vertical radiator".
It seems the Griffin radiator to get is; - Griffin 1-25241-X
Be Cool Fans (puller style) - BCI-75007
Be Cool Fans (pusher style) - BCI-75044
And found that radiator here; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-25241-x
I'll still take info and pics if anyone has anything to add.
Sorry for not finding it earlier in a search. I was searching for "stand up radiator", instead of "vertical radiator".
It seems the Griffin radiator to get is; - Griffin 1-25241-X
Be Cool Fans (puller style) - BCI-75007
Be Cool Fans (pusher style) - BCI-75044
And found that radiator here; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-25241-x
I'll still take info and pics if anyone has anything to add.
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Okay, so after some more reading, it seems I may have an issue. I really want to use my windshield washer reservoir for my meth injection tank. And those that are standing up the radiator don't seem to have the WW tank anymore.
Can the radiator be stood up and still fit the WW reservoir somehow? Or am I hosed and need to find another spot for my meth? I am really hoping to find a way to retain the WW reservoir as it holds a good amount of meth, and I really don't think I'm going to have much room elsewhere under the hood to fit a seperate methanol tank with any capacity that will work without constantly having to fill it.
Anyone??
Can the radiator be stood up and still fit the WW reservoir somehow? Or am I hosed and need to find another spot for my meth? I am really hoping to find a way to retain the WW reservoir as it holds a good amount of meth, and I really don't think I'm going to have much room elsewhere under the hood to fit a seperate methanol tank with any capacity that will work without constantly having to fill it.
Anyone??
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I also have found that standing the radiator up will still allow for the factory windsheild washer reservoir IF the fans are used as puller fans behind the radiator, which brings me to my problem. The S400 turbo I am going with is HUGE and I just don't think I will have room for puller style fans between the radiator and the turbo, which will force me into using pusher style fans instead. This would be fine except with pusher style fans, there will not be room to run the washer fluid reservoir anymore. I just don't know where I will put a tank that will hold any substantial amount of fluid like the reservoir.
I have searched to try and find exactly how much the factory reservoir holds, and I can't seem to find it. Via the interwebs, I have heard people guess 4 gallons (which I think is a high guess), to 2 gallons which is likely more accurate.
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Looking at pic #2 why not angle the charge pipe from comp outlet to the pass side under the chassis tube , then make the turn forward lined up with where it currently goes to intercooler? Could use silicone bends or tubing bends . Also I would play around with silicone elbows and tubing for the lower rad hose - make any shape you want
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there are fans that flow much more air than any bee cool product. Spal and Tri-Pac rate their fans with a 1.4" restriction across the core. Be Cool rates their fans at 0" of restriction, so their published CFM is not across a radiator core
the key to cooling is to ensure that you have a good shroud, no re-circulation, and the airspeed across the core is moving at 32-36 ft/s
the key to cooling is to ensure that you have a good shroud, no re-circulation, and the airspeed across the core is moving at 32-36 ft/s
