Does anyone make/sell brackets to relocate stock rad into vmount position??
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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.
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.
#5
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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
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
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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.
I'll consider making a run of these bracket kits if there is sufficient interest.
Last edited by Speed of light; 12-12-08 at 12:44 PM.
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needs more track time
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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$$ 2-3 times already on off track excursions and twice on road debris / road irregularities where the subframe took the hit and protected the radiator. Go read some old threads about people with other kits who broke the radiator on a big hump in the road or a parking lot curb and you'll realize how valuable this setup can be.
I've been running Speed of light's setup for 1.5 years with lots of track time and it has performed flawlessly. The subframe he developed has saved my a$$ 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.
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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
Do you include all the parts necessary for the fitting of the ps and ac lines/core?
Looks sweet
Jon
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