Look at what the UPS guy brought me yesterday
03-24-06, 07:02 AM
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Look at what the UPS guy brought me yesterday
I am not positive that I will be installing this sucker. It looks killer, but I am sure the install isnt fun, and I'm not 100% sure that I need it for the occasional roadracing I do.....I already have the R1 dual coolers. I am sure for touring/base models this would be a significant upgrade though 
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...oducts_id=1176
http://www.gothamracing.com/catalog/...oducts_id=1176
03-24-06, 11:44 AM
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No, the install isn't very fun, but it's not difficult. Just a PITA and knuckle-bruising (getting the hard lines separated from the lines from the block and pedestal definitely sucks). Go for it Rich! 
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03-24-06, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
No, the install isn't very fun, but it's not difficult. Just a PITA and knuckle-bruising (getting the hard lines separated from the lines from the block and pedestal definitely sucks). Go for it Rich!
03-24-06, 04:06 PM
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If you don't install it, PM me and I might buy it, and if you do install it PM me and I WILL buy your stock oil coolers. Let me know please 
I vote you install them, that looks like a sweet setup.
I vote you install them, that looks like a sweet setup.
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03-24-06, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Which kit did you end up going with T? How do you seperate those lines anyway? And don't tell me to 'search' either
I have the Rotary Extreme dual 25-rows.....if I had it to do over again, I would still have gone with Chuck's kit (no offense to Gotham). I like the top feed of the lines with the RE kit.
Anyway, separating the flex lines from the hard lines takes two 27mm wrenches (yeah, right, I used 1-1/16"). You can see where the knuckle-bruising comes in. My fittings were TOGETHER...LOL.
I also do recommend picking up some AN wrenches for the job. They are expensive but cheaper and more convenient than over-torquing an AN fitting.
03-24-06, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
Haha...
I have the Rotary Extreme dual 25-rows.....if I had it to do over again, I would still have gone with Chuck's kit (no offense to Gotham). I like the top feed of the lines with the RE kit.
Anyway, separating the flex lines from the hard lines takes two 27mm wrenches (yeah, right, I used 1-1/16"). You can see where the knuckle-bruising comes in. My fittings were TOGETHER...LOL.
I also do recommend picking up some AN wrenches for the job. They are expensive but cheaper and more convenient than over-torquing an AN fitting.
I have the Rotary Extreme dual 25-rows.....if I had it to do over again, I would still have gone with Chuck's kit (no offense to Gotham). I like the top feed of the lines with the RE kit.
Anyway, separating the flex lines from the hard lines takes two 27mm wrenches (yeah, right, I used 1-1/16"). You can see where the knuckle-bruising comes in. My fittings were TOGETHER...LOL.
I also do recommend picking up some AN wrenches for the job. They are expensive but cheaper and more convenient than over-torquing an AN fitting.
I have the CW dual 19row kit by the way
03-25-06, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by turb0x2
I second that...its not a difficult install just a little knuckle bruising...I also wish I had An wrenches....just drive your car down here and you can use all my big boy wrenches...we will race a little and then put those suckers in I have the CW dual 19row kit by the way
I have the CW dual 19row kit by the way.These are 19 row mocal coolers as well.....did you see a difference in oil/coolant temps upon install, on the street or the road course?
03-25-06, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
thanks for the offer, perhaps I will come down to meet you and Rob .
These are 19 row mocal coolers as well.....did you see a difference in oil/coolant temps upon install, on the street or the road course?
.These are 19 row mocal coolers as well.....did you see a difference in oil/coolant temps upon install, on the street or the road course?
I removed the oil temp gauge, but I believe I remember seeing around 20degree difference or so...I have a touring so I am comparing to a single cooler of course.
03-25-06, 03:07 AM
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Nice Rich! I wanna see pics of it installed!!
IBTL! 
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Believe him when he says he's got the tools. This kid carries around w/ him misc. monkey wrenches and rachets LOL. Thanks a lot Nick...good lookin out that time
Ahem Ahem *cough cough*
Uhh...you're assuming Nick actually *drives* his FD
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
And don't tell me to 'search' either
IBTL! (Just kiddin Tyler )
Originally Posted by turb0x2
just drive your car down here and you can use all my big boy wrenches...
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
thanks for the offer, perhaps I will come down to meet you and Rob .
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...did you see a difference in oil/coolant temps upon install, on the street or the road course?
~Ramy
03-25-06, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Nice Rich! I wanna see pics of it installed!!
IBTL! (Just kiddin Tyler )
Believe him when he says he's got the tools. This kid carries around w/ him misc. monkey wrenches and rachets LOL. Thanks a lot Nick...good lookin out that time
Ahem Ahem *cough cough*
Uhh...you're assuming Nick actually *drives* his FD
~Ramy
IBTL! (Just kiddin Tyler )Believe him when he says he's got the tools. This kid carries around w/ him misc. monkey wrenches and rachets LOL. Thanks a lot Nick...good lookin out that time
Ahem Ahem *cough cough*
Uhh...you're assuming Nick actually *drives* his FD
~Ramy
lol...hey man ya never know when you might need to pull over and adjust something with that 10 or 12
Your right any chance of bad weather...you better believe the fd sits where it belongs...in the garage out of harms way
05-13-06, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by the_glass_man
Looks good Rich. You're lucky they came in one piece if they came UPS! I think I would like it better if the lines and fittings were on top of the coolers. They look a little low.
I think I would like it better if the lines and fittings were on top of the coolers. They look a little low.
05-13-06, 01:13 PM
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seems to me the best approach would be to install a fitting at the midpoint of the connecting line with a small drain plug. I think that's what I'm going to do with my stock coolers (and aftermarket braided lines)...that way you can drain both coolers and the most of the lines all in one shot
not getting as much dirty oil as possible out of the system during an oil change can be a major problem, your new oil becomes quickly contaminated
not getting as much dirty oil as possible out of the system during an oil change can be a major problem, your new oil becomes quickly contaminated
05-13-06, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Improved FD
more evidence that the statement "I'm done buying parts for my FD" is always a lie
05-13-06, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
spoke to alex over at the shop, and he had the same setup on FD for years with no problems. Evidently the position of the lines underneath the coolers helps them to drain so that your oil changes allow more dirty oil to be purged from the system.
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