Extreme Radiator Ducting: Damian Style: *Pictures*
08-21-05, 10:15 PM
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Extreme Radiator Ducting: Damian Style: *Pictures*
When I first purchased my Rx-7, about 3 months ago. (What a glorious summer this has been) it had no radiator ducting whatsoever. The complete undertray was removed in the suspected addition of a new front bumper.
Not knowing much about cooling theory, I figured that this lack of ducting wasn't really a big deal. A few weeks later I met Andy (GooRoo) and Damian (Damian). I soon learned the potential heating problems I would face if I ever wanted to take my Rx-7 to the track! (For those who don't know, it's nearly impossible for any non-track Rx-7 owner to see Damian's setup, and not instantly want to start tracking their car.)
Long story short, with the help of Andy's "Shop" here in the Twin Cities, Damian designed and crafted a ducting solution for my Rx-7 on the eve before my first track day in Brainerd.
I'll cut to the pictures. I must first say that the car is pre-wash, so she's normally not that dirty.
And here is a short movie that gives you a walk around of the ducting.
http://www.bentarnowski.com/Rx-7/undertray/MOV01959.MPG
At first I was really sad when I learned that we didn't have any big Rx-7 shops in Minnesota. I don't feel so bad anymore, because with friendly guys like Damian and Andy, I'm confident that I have more expertise near me then I will ever need.
I'll let Damian chime in with his comments about the materials he used if anybody is interested. Expect the same quality when he starts producing his splitter combo in the coming months.
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Not knowing much about cooling theory, I figured that this lack of ducting wasn't really a big deal. A few weeks later I met Andy (GooRoo) and Damian (Damian). I soon learned the potential heating problems I would face if I ever wanted to take my Rx-7 to the track! (For those who don't know, it's nearly impossible for any non-track Rx-7 owner to see Damian's setup, and not instantly want to start tracking their car.)
Long story short, with the help of Andy's "Shop" here in the Twin Cities, Damian designed and crafted a ducting solution for my Rx-7 on the eve before my first track day in Brainerd.
I'll cut to the pictures. I must first say that the car is pre-wash, so she's normally not that dirty.
And here is a short movie that gives you a walk around of the ducting.
http://www.bentarnowski.com/Rx-7/undertray/MOV01959.MPG
At first I was really sad when I learned that we didn't have any big Rx-7 shops in Minnesota. I don't feel so bad anymore, because with friendly guys like Damian and Andy, I'm confident that I have more expertise near me then I will ever need.
I'll let Damian chime in with his comments about the materials he used if anybody is interested. Expect the same quality when he starts producing his splitter combo in the coming months.
-Rotary for the win
08-21-05, 10:19 PM
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Wow, that looks very functional. Glad to hear things are moving forward, Ben. 
I've been lazy about doing this and need to work on sealing off my radiator better. Good job!
I've been lazy about doing this and need to work on sealing off my radiator better. Good job!
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Originally Posted by scratchjunkie
so have you noticed your temps better on the highway?
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Here is another pic of her all cleaned up and waxed after my ducting photo session.
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