ok, so here is my proposal:

i have seen many types of different mounts in reference to the rad/ic. i have even seen someone go so far as adding two radiators replacing the oil coolers on the R1 models.

but, what if we eliminated the radiator from the equation and simply left the IC? this would be beneficial as we could have better efficiency of both the IC and RAD where we could stop the heat exchange b/t both devices and further unclutter our engine bays.

i think it would be possible to relocate the radiator to the rear of the car where heat exchange could be maximized. obviously a v-mount with some appropriate ducting.

what do you guys think? any advice, suggestions?

 

I was going to joke with you and say "Move the radiator to the trunk". But it looks like you've already considered that

 

are you kidding me.

there are so many reasons why this cant be done.

 

Yea, this thread sucks. I would just mount it vertically on top of the cab. Max airflow up there.

 

on a serious note, I like this idea and would not be that hard to do, prolly run copper plumbing back there. Just require some fab work, the most challanging thing to overcome with this setup is the air bubbles that you are bound to get in this kind of setup

 

Instead of moving it to the rear why not just cut a huge hole in the hood and mount it there? Where would you put it in the rear? I am joking around, but seriously where in the rear would you put it?

 

haha, my room mate is trying to do that in his 1st gen gsx, he already cut a hole in the back of his car and a huge hole in his hood for the ic. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I really wouldn't recommend it.

 

I have an MR2. The radiator is in the front and the engine is in the back. because it doesn't get much circulation in the back it used to run a bit hot (a new cooling system and some circulation holes have fixed that)

Even though you have the advantage of air moving over the engine in the front what happens when you are stopped? Moving the radiator could and probably would be very determential to a car that has issues with the cooling system to begin with.

Keep it there. I know it is a pain in the *** to put a good aftermarket one in and I know it is at a weird angle but your engine is tiny. You have the room for whatever you want to do. If people can put V8's in there and keep the radiator why cant you?

Just curious, what are you planning to do?

 

btw I can see where you are coming from. I just don't think it to be a good idea (at least for an FD) I would kinda like to see you prove me wrong though. Us rotorheads should think out of the box right?

 

As said, the MR2 runs similar system in reverse, as do a fair other amount of mid engined cars.

Here, in the UK, the SVA imports Z33 drift car runs (ran?) a setup just as described, with very good result is am lead to believe. However, this has extensive ducting in the rear quarters to funnel the air to the rad, and i beleve a roof scoop bringing air into it as well. It's also a full on competition car, so they don't have to really make any allowances for creature comforts, practicality, etc!
EDIT: More info on the build of the car:
http://www.svaimports.com/Cars/350.htm