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Old 11-22-05, 04:11 PM
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Anyone know where I can get big sheets of alum like what he used?
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Originally Posted by TheCrazyAZN
Anyone know where I can get big sheets of alum like what he used?
Check out a decent hardware store. I think Home Depot sells sheet aluminum but I'm not sure if the guage would be heavy enough.
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here's a intercooler to help w/ your v-mount if you want do to your own
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AFSEL%3AUS%3A1
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First off, beautiful work and excellent craftsmanship. My question is why use the splitter plate? Most V-mount setups that I've seen just share the airflow with both the IC and rad. Any noticeable advantages or disadvantages to the splitter plate design? Also, I'd like detailed plans if your willing to share.

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The splitter allows you to control how much of the air is being directed through the radiator vs IC. The HKS setup uses a splitter.
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I went to home depot to find sheet aluminum like that before and they did not carry it. Kind of hard to believe.
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Looks like you put a lot of time into this and I'm glad to see that you did incorporate a splitter - it definitely makes a difference especially if the rest of the ducting is done well. Good job.
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Wow... That's extremely nice. Good Job
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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1
First off, beautiful work and excellent craftsmanship. My question is why use the splitter plate? Most V-mount setups that I've seen just share the airflow with both the IC and rad. Any noticeable advantages or disadvantages to the splitter plate design? Also, I'd like detailed plans if your willing to share.

Thanks again!!

Figured I'd just repat what he said......very nice work ! ! ! !
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Man, that's some hell for stout fabrication! Is that 1/8" plate and 1/4" wall tubing? Nice.
Old 12-01-05, 08:10 PM
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you pick up, or order metal at any heating&air (hvac) outlet. they use it to make ducts and plenums and pans and other things of that nature. or if your in nor cal you can have me get it for you (my father owns a HVAC company).

Very nice fab work I wish i had the time to do that to my car. It looks awsome.
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Nice, I'm seriously thinking about getting a v-mount now.
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bump for pics with the front bumper on.
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GADD- sheet metal is 6061 16 gauge aluminum and square tubing is 6061T6 3/8' aluminum.





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anyone notice what side the steering wheel is on
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Originally Posted by namasan
anyone notice what side the steering wheel is on
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good work...I love your project. Did you ever get all the interior pieces you needed?
nice ducts! your exchangers (rad/IC) look more horizontal than most I've seen...got any data on temps?

finish product is nice!
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Nice Job, great pics. Very informative. I'd like to see more projects like this with write-ups and pics in downloadable pdf format. Just a thought.
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Very impressive. Congrats on tackling a big custom project. That IC is wider than all outside!
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My god, that thing is large!!!!

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Very nice, post some intake/water temp comparisons form before the v-mount and now after..
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Any pictures of how you did the fans?

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the koyo radiator is for 93 rx-7 so it just mounts up like stock.
Old 07-05-06, 12:28 AM
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omg, awsome job! i've always been a mean looking front mount IC fan... but u make me wanna get a v-mount as well and a welder =P
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Can you tell us what your intake temps are and what water temps?
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Are you going to cover the opening to prevent debris from damaging the heat exchangers?


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