GB: FDNewbie Imports/Intransigent Design Single & Dual Oil Cooler Kits!
07-15-08, 02:38 AM
#179
I finally got my coolers on. You have to do some cutting on the brackets if you have a 99 spec bumper but they do fit.
They definitely help out at the track but I have only had one track day so far with them and it was the hottest day I've ever been to the track so I can't say how much they help. It was 31C (88F) + very humid (which reduces the cooling effiency of air I believe). Basically, I used to only be able to last 10-15 minutes on the track (on cooler days too), after which my water temps would reach 105C-110C (221F-230F) and I'd begin my cooldown lap(s). Last weekend with the coolers and the very hot day, I couldn't get water temps above 102C (216F) no matter how long I stayed on the track, however my air intake temps kept creeping up until they were dangerously high at 101C which would make me start my cooldown. My high air intake temps are unrelated to the coolers but might be why I couldn't keep cooler temps. So the oil coolers definitely helped but its hard to compare given the extremely hot and humid day it was. Either way, I'm happy with my purchase since I can hassle the GT3's longer then 10 minutes lol.
I'm running BNR Stage 3 twins at 16 PSi so my 7 produces more heat then a single 7 would. And also the tracks I go to have corner after corner (like so http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJhtQ-99AYI). I'm gonna get some ducting work done sometime this month (hopefully) to both the coolers and the rad+intercooler and see how that goes. And in about 2 weeks, some more track time (hopefully a cooler day) and then we'll see how much these coolers shine.
Here's another vid ^_^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13xlmYb4Uf8
thewird
They definitely help out at the track but I have only had one track day so far with them and it was the hottest day I've ever been to the track so I can't say how much they help. It was 31C (88F) + very humid (which reduces the cooling effiency of air I believe). Basically, I used to only be able to last 10-15 minutes on the track (on cooler days too), after which my water temps would reach 105C-110C (221F-230F) and I'd begin my cooldown lap(s). Last weekend with the coolers and the very hot day, I couldn't get water temps above 102C (216F) no matter how long I stayed on the track, however my air intake temps kept creeping up until they were dangerously high at 101C which would make me start my cooldown. My high air intake temps are unrelated to the coolers but might be why I couldn't keep cooler temps. So the oil coolers definitely helped but its hard to compare given the extremely hot and humid day it was. Either way, I'm happy with my purchase since I can hassle the GT3's longer then 10 minutes lol.
I'm running BNR Stage 3 twins at 16 PSi so my 7 produces more heat then a single 7 would. And also the tracks I go to have corner after corner (like so http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJhtQ-99AYI). I'm gonna get some ducting work done sometime this month (hopefully) to both the coolers and the rad+intercooler and see how that goes. And in about 2 weeks, some more track time (hopefully a cooler day) and then we'll see how much these coolers shine.
Here's another vid ^_^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13xlmYb4Uf8
thewird
07-16-08, 01:04 AM
#181
As thewird said, there are some fittment issues when using the 99 spec front. We are working on a fix for that. The issue should be resolved in the next few weeks. The kit will fit as is, but some cutting is required. Once the issue is resolved, cutting should not be necessary.
07-18-08, 10:39 PM
#184
Your payment JUST cleared a few days ago. We have said multiple times it will take roughly two weeks to receive the kit from when the payment clears. Your order will HOPEFULLY arrive here on Monday. Like I said said before I have two previous orders to ship (that have been waiting over a month) before yours ships. I will TRY to get yours out Monday, if not then possibly Tuesday. Once your order ships from here it will take about five business days to arrive to you.
Regards,
Dan
Regards,
Dan
07-23-08, 08:22 PM
#192
As thewird said, there are some fittment issues when using the 99 spec front. We are working on a fix for that. The issue should be resolved in the next few weeks. The kit will fit as is, but some cutting is required. Once the issue is resolved, cutting should not be necessary.
07-23-08, 08:31 PM
#193
I'm waiting on a few fittings to come in....the line that connects the coolers is going to be different. Possibly some of the brackets will be re-designed and a few different fittings needed. The 99 spec front kit will most likely be different, and a little more expensive. The only reason it will be more expensive is because the fittings we have to use to make it fit correctly are more expensive.
-Dan
-Dan
07-23-08, 09:05 PM
#194
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Are they ready to ship Dan? Hell if you have them, I'll come get em to save a few bucks. 
Plus it'll give me a reason to slap you upside the head
Plus it'll give me a reason to slap you upside the head
07-24-08, 08:23 AM
#195
hahaha, no they're not ready to ship.....But I can have the kit next week for you. I'm not sure you'll save that much by coming to pick it up, gas is expensive man. You could meet me at our shop in Elkton if you wanted....There is a karate place right down the street from the shop, maybe I'll take a few classes and turn the tables on ya!!
07-28-08, 12:13 AM
#197
I would like to get in on this pricing, however, I would like to have bracketing that fits with the 99 spec front end... without cutting.
Any status update on that?
Side-Note: Does the RE V-Mount allow for the retention of AC? and would the dual setrab setup work with ac and the re v-mount? (assuming it allows me to keep ac)
Any status update on that?
Side-Note: Does the RE V-Mount allow for the retention of AC? and would the dual setrab setup work with ac and the re v-mount? (assuming it allows me to keep ac)
07-28-08, 07:50 AM
#198
The 99 spec brackets have not been finalized yet. I will have to make a custom bracket for the oil thermostat to sit on to fit with the RE-V-mount. The dual oil cooler kit will fit easily with the v-mount and A/C.
The Rotary Extreme v-mount does allow for A/C retention, but you need to have one of the lines re-welded on the AC condenser.
The Rotary Extreme v-mount does allow for A/C retention, but you need to have one of the lines re-welded on the AC condenser.
07-28-08, 10:51 PM
#199
The 99 spec brackets have not been finalized yet. I will have to make a custom bracket for the oil thermostat to sit on to fit with the RE-V-mount. The dual oil cooler kit will fit easily with the v-mount and A/C.
The Rotary Extreme v-mount does allow for A/C retention, but you need to have one of the lines re-welded on the AC condenser.
The Rotary Extreme v-mount does allow for A/C retention, but you need to have one of the lines re-welded on the AC condenser.
K, then I will be purchasing once the 99 spec brackets are finalized.