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I already have upgraded rad $$$ and ASP large $$$... so i want to custom make them into vmount. any help? anybody did this already?

 

nobody make brackets, you will have to make them custom. you will also have to modify the inlet and outlet of the radiator, get custom rad hoses made, extend the fan wires, modify your power steering cooler, get custom endtanks for the IC and custom IC piping, custom mount the AST, maybe modify your intake (depending on which one you have) and possibly relocate your battery.

Not easy, but people have done it. It won't be simple, and will take longer than you think unless you can modify and weld up the radiator and mounts yourself.

 

PM Speed of light. He did mine and I think he had extras.

 

You can buy a V-mount radiator from the RX7 store. All you have to add is a intercooler.

 

this guy looks like his bracket is pretty simple, i actually plan on making similar mounts today after i get out of class, ill let you know if i actually get around to it.

also you might want to get your radiator converted into a twin pass, both inlet and outlet are on the same side. a local shop quoted me $120 labor to cut up my radiator and weld on a new endtank.

http://uwtmotorsports.7.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=498

 

ok, i did START making the brackets on tuesday when i was off work, took me a week until i actually FINISHEd them.

 

the third pic i drilled 3 holes so i can change the angle of the radiator slightly.

 

i dont have a tig welder but i wanted to use aluminum so i drilled and tapped holes, it seems pretty strong and is surprisingly light.

 

i dont. having a shop do it for me.

 

Here is shot of my v-mount developed to be durable and protect the rad. Yes, the car is being lifted by the v-mount bracket (alone); since this is a daily-driven car on real streets, the idea here was to minimize the likelyhood of sustaining damage from high curbs, debris, roadkill, small burms, r/r tracks, etc.. Also visible are the radiator, a/c condensor and PS cooler loop. (The stock undertray still fits with no mod.) This has the quality, fit and appearance of a factory part and will last the life of the vehicle without falling apart.

I'll consider making a run of these bracket kits if there is sufficient interest.

 

Sideo - hard mounting a radiator is not a good idea. It will flex and over time break.


I've been running Speed of light's setup for 1.5 years with lots of track time and it has performed flawlessly. The subframe he developed has saved my a$$ 2-3 times already on off track excursions and twice on road debris / road irregularities where the subframe took the hit and protected the radiator. Go read some old threads about people with other kits who broke the radiator on a big hump in the road or a parking lot curb and you'll realize how valuable this setup can be.

 

what do you mean hard mounting? its basically the same as stock, on the bottom the two dowl things slide into a hole they arent bolted

 

Speed of light, do your kits use normal inlet/outlet positions on the rad, or do they need to be moved?

Do you include all the parts necessary for the fitting of the ps and ac lines/core?

Looks sweet

Jon

 

Stock uses rubber bushings / isolators at each mounting point to reduce vibration, flex and other stuff that will eventually stress crack the radiator.

 

ah i see what you mean, the angle aluminum was not big enough for me to leave the rubber piece on, ill change the lower mount.