Do's and Don'ts of V Mounting
Thread Starter
FC3S
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 745
Likes: 0
From: I come from a land downunder
Do's and Don'ts of V Mounting
Alright so I've decided I'm ordering my new radiator in the next week or so and I'm thinking about switching my front mount to a v mount set up, I'm pretty sure my front mount is around the right side to do this, haven't confirmed it yet but if not I might buy another intercooler. Do i require hood vents or anything, I'm an aircraft structua fitter so i can make all associated brackets and ducting. Anyone know of anything I should know before i do this
you can stick the radiator/ic just about anywhere as long as you have good ducting. It is also probably a good idea to seal/weatherstrip around all the areas air could pass through that is not the ic or radiator core. Aside from that have at it. I have seen sever FC vmount setups that have the IC anywhere between 45 degrees to parallel to the ground and they all work well. Ducting is the key. You might want to make an adjustable splitter between your IC and radiator so you can control airflow a bit better. Also, a hood vent is not necessary but in my opinion is a good idea.
In my opinion, Ive always thought for a V-mount to flow through the IC the air needs
somewhere to go. Hence the vented hood. This allows the cool air to enter in the bumper
flow through the rad via the pull from the fan, and then through the IC via the pull from the
vent. Overwise the air wont flow through it as much, and you might be seeing Intake temps
somewhat/significantly higher with no IC vent. Is that an issue, depends, you'll have to
decide/find out.
somewhere to go. Hence the vented hood. This allows the cool air to enter in the bumper
flow through the rad via the pull from the fan, and then through the IC via the pull from the
vent. Overwise the air wont flow through it as much, and you might be seeing Intake temps
somewhat/significantly higher with no IC vent. Is that an issue, depends, you'll have to
decide/find out.
Rotorhead
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 9,136
Likes: 39
From: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Try to use an intercooler that has the pipes feeding directly out of the end tanks with as few bends as possible. This will reduce pressure drop, allowing the boost to come on a little quicker and with a little less heat.
Example:
Example:
Thread Starter
FC3S
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 745
Likes: 0
From: I come from a land downunder
As do I. It's something that ive always wanted to do and thought about it for a second and it seems easier than installing a front mount, v mount all the way i just hope my current IC can go in for now
as far as plumbing goes its alot more staight forward (good because the less piping and less turns the better) but then you have mounting considerations (not to bad), upper rad hose rerouting if necessary and of course the all mighty vented hood!
