20B Rad set-up options

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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20B Rad set-up options

Okay guy's..So I am currently playing around with options of where to fit my water rad, intercooler and oil in my 20B set-up..
I wanted to get some thoughts on the options I am playing with as I am sure each has pro's and cons and mainly I want to try and get the best cooling option.
I am thinking some kind of v-mount set-up. This gives me two options rad top or bottom? I could also have the rad at the bottom but in a more stock FD position and place IC or oil cooler somewhere else? Maybe flat with some ducting to it? Other options is a nearly vertical mounted (Traditional) rad and front mount?
Here are some pics or each..

More traditional rad mounting.
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Front would need lifting some more I think.
A vague oil cooler option to go with this..
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Some room for fans but I think I will get slimline ones
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Vertical Rad
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Now with the bumper fitted you get the idea of how the venting might work.. The first pic would definitely need the front end of the rad lifted a close to the slam panel as possible as air will just not get to the rad properly I don't think?

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With the front end lowered for a more v-mount set-up it gets better but I am a little nervous about the front of the rad being so low?
Also heat rises and I guess this set-up is forcing the hot air down. I guess it will work well when moving but stationary I bet not so well?
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What do people reckon?
At the moment I plan to run two separate intercoolers where the stock oil coolers fit and mount one or two oil coolers around the radiator somewhere. That is what I am thinking anyway.

Thank you
Lee
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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My honest opinion vertical . You will get more Air like Jordan lol .
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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FMIC, vertical rad, strong shrouded fan, vented hood, large oil cooler and your good to go.
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