Ha, ha. I found this cool pic that just fits.

 

just found this thread. great work, Jason! I've been trying to figure how to lay the radiator forward for my upcoming turbo project. the radiator laying forward with the factory airdam feeding it from the bottom should cool MUCH better than the factory location since the air has to turn much less to flow through the core. and it will free up huge amounts of room for turbo(s) in front of the engine. I just need my intercooler feeding from the front opening and the rad from the bottom. you've really shown me the way. thanks.

 

Props to you. Not something I would do, but you have done alot of fab work and alot of creativity.

 

Jason, where ar you at with this?

I was just going back through old threads and found this. I have unintentionally duplicated your efforts by filling in my TCS indentation on the shock tower as well. I used part of an old fender and welded it in. Then smoothed it a bit with bondo. I also bondo'd the seam directly behind it. I am a little conserned with it cracking due to flex. How did you do yours?

 

I welded in a piece of steel sheet all the way around and then just used a little filler putty. I'm really not worried about it flexing in the TCS location. I don't know about the seam. If I were trying to make it look super nice I would weld the seam solid just to be on the safe side. It will be stronger than just the spot welds.

 

I was just thinking about what you were up to as well Bro, its been a while since I have seen anything from you; I was beginning to get worried that you quit on us.

Since we share the joy of crazy mod ideas, and since I lack the mad skills you have, I was worried that I could not live my need to customize through you, lol.

I wish I knew you when I lived in Houston, I probably would have stayed. I have a good Bro that lives in Ohio that has mad skills like you; if the two of you ever had the chance to collaborate that would be some sick ****, lol. The only issues he has is that he is ADHD; after 4 year I am still trying to get him to finish my Suicide Lambo Hinges, lol.

Anyways, glad to see that you're still around


DM

 

My latest idea is to build a one peice louvered sheetmetal cover to place over my low mount radiator as well as the sides. It would match the sloped angle of the radiator and the louvers will face the engine. It would cover all the steel tubing and give the engine compartment a very clean look. Paint it gloss black and it will look super nice AND be functional in keeping rain water off the fans, be easy to wipe down and direct the air at the engine. I can use dunz fastners to hold it in place and for easy removal.

I can hide an air cleaner box and the MAF in front of the passenger tire, hide the fuses under the other side and then build a split aluminum tubing air intake from the throttle body to the air box on one side (functional) and a blocked off tube to the fuse area. This will give it a nice "turbo" or exotic look. Plus it will focus the eye to the jewel in the box, aka the engine.

I'm open to suggestions though. I might make the cover 3 piece for instance.

 

LOL I put this in the last thread he made:

Back on topic.... I wish I could put the radiator up there but it wouldnt work with the FMIC I have there. Im sure it could work but unless I need room for a turbo... theres no point right now.

 

great thread.

 

So how well did all this work since you have had it back together?

 

interesting read

 

Jason, what was the expansion tank in it's former life (seems vaguely familiar)...?

 

That is kick ***!! Major props!!

 

so what ever happened to this? I'm curious to see how the latches were done.

 

update??

 

old *** thread but i think its pretty cool what he did and that coolant tank is off of a VW. passats, jettas they all have them.

 

I know this is old...I was looking for this thread. Anyone know if this got finished?

 

JasonWW, last logged in 5-10-17