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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsticksupra
I don't believe my friend moved his radiator, i think it fit fine but the inlet is just real close to the front. I think he just cut the sheet metal like the picture i posted above. I believe this is why space is so limited as far as intakes go and it looks like the intake will barely fit..if it does. The F1R sticks out towards the radiator a little more compared to the F1A in that red car. He does have the SDCE dual fans but im not sure how much more room that gave him since it was already on the car. I might be wrong though!
I had to move my radiator forward and inch or so just to get the F1A with the stock inlet hat to clear, didnt have to to take a whole lot off the core support but I had to move the radiator, not a big deal to do at all.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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I don't believe my friend moved his radiator, i think it fit fine but the inlet is just real close to the front. I think he just cut the sheet metal like the picture i posted above.
The picture that you posted is a F1A setup. If you want to use a F1C/F1R you will have to move the radiator forward, like KP has stated. Then you run into more issues, like getting a 4" inlet hat/elbow, and the fans.
Here is a picture of mine with a F1C.

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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wow that pic right there make me want to move my rad! nice work
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Because 550 is boring now, and Im looking to step things up.
Thats a good reason.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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F1c, I have a 427 customer right now doing the same thing. Spoke with Bob at EPP at length about it. The F1c for the cubic inches is what he recommended and yes the radiator needs to move forward an inch mis what he told me.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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any pics of the modifications (bottom and top) needed for the radiator? what's the best way to do this? maybe that's why things aren't fitting..
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
F1c, I have a 427 customer right now doing the same thing. Spoke with Bob at EPP at length about it. The F1c for the cubic inches is what he recommended and yes the radiator needs to move forward an inch mis what he told me.
Ok so Im supposed to run a f1c if I have alot of cubic inches? whats wrong with an f1r? Just curious I need to know which one I need to buy.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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get an F2 ( i did )

and urban legend, what kind of question is " Why do you want 1000 rwhp? If I may ask."

thats just like asking why do you want a hot supermodel as girl friend, or why is the earth round??
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1dirtyZ
get an F2 ( i did )

and urban legend, what kind of question is " Why do you want 1000 rwhp? If I may ask."

thats just like asking why do you want a hot supermodel as girl friend, or why is the earth round??
If you say so. I guess they are both the same questions then. Last time I checked I can ask whatever I wish. Plus the question was directed at the O.P. not you. Thanks though.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Man congrats...nice setup...man i wish i can get my D1 kit done now.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1dirtyZ
get an F2 ( i did )

and urban legend, what kind of question is " Why do you want 1000 rwhp? If I may ask."

thats just like asking why do you want a hot supermodel as girl friend, or why is the earth round??
Do f2's fit on f-bodies?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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check my build thread ,and rufretic's too

they fit
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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I am running an F1R and its maxed out @6800 no real belt issues with the SDCE set up. Been tunning it on the street LOL! But it is a lot better than my old F1 really pulls up top WOW! I'll be sticking it on the dyno in a week or two when I have it dialed a little more etc... I am fabbing up a air box to solve my air filter issues so far its looking great. Had to trim more of the lower radiator support still haven't touched the upper at all no over heating issues with the A/C on either gets up to about 210 durring the day in stop and go traffic and stays in the high 180's to low 190's at night.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kp
I think if you figured out what pulley you needed on the F1R and get a reichard pulley made for that diameter, adjusted the idler for max belt wrap on the blower pulley, kept a fresh belt on it and get the crank double keyed the SDCE/steel bracket should do an F1R/F1C.

Scott's 3500lb challenger (the guy who makes the SDCE) has run 8.50s/160 or so with a spring tensioned 8 rib F1R combo so certainly its possible use an F1R with whats on my car I guess. I'm looking forward to see what you guys come up with though..
Small correction....we've been running 8's at 158 mph on the SAME engine and our trusty older D3M blower!!! LOL!!! FWIW, our engine is a STOCK 383 block and crank with some custom mods..............
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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am running an F1R and its maxed out @6800 no real belt issues with the SDCE set up.
How much psi are you seeing? Also if you don't mind, what size motor and what cam are you running?
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