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A&F 01-26-2015 08:22 AM

Radiator Placement Options/Question
 
I've been reading several builds on this form as I am looking for radiator options.

I've noticed many guys cut out a large swath of the front tube and put in a custom gas tank with a large radiator laying flat. This is then vented under the car.

Does venting this air under the car cause stability issues with the aerodynamics?

Also, I noticed that Rod Simpson has a kit for $850. He claims that there only needs to be a small hole cut in the nose of the tube to use his radiator. The existing gas tank can then still be used. How does his setup vent the air? I can't seem to find any pictures of it other than this one.

http://www.rodsimpsonhybrids.com/ima..._air_inlet.jpg

http://www.rodsimpsonhybrids.com/ima..._and_trunk.jpg

He also lists a heatercore for $80. Does anyone know what this looks like? What is Renegade supplying? Jegs sells this unit for $150. It looks perfect, blower included and two exits. I could just hook up the existing heat boxes too it and use the 3-speed console switch to power the fan.

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/500/555/555-70601.jpg

lin7310948 01-28-2015 04:06 PM

my radiator i placed at approximately 45 degrees in the front nose of my 930 and vents beneath the car. i do not track the car but have seen some substantial speed and the car feels very well planted on the highway. i would never consider placement other than as it is. reversing is not difficult...just weld the nose bulkhead back in place. my car does not run hot but i did have the radiator made to my specs....much larger than r hybrids. my grill opening is rather small as it is a Ruf yellowbird spoiler for a 930.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1422493542.jpg

A&F 01-30-2015 06:52 AM

Are you still running the front AC condensors?

lin7310948 01-30-2015 08:16 AM

no radio no air no frills bout 2300 pounds!

MichiganMike 09-17-2015 10:14 AM

I went the same route as PVX did on his GT3 car. Two custom radiators in the front fenders with 2 fans on each. Keeps the stock look and doesn't cut out any metal what so ever!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/518231-pvx-build-thread-one-view-slope.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/488187-help-me-style-beat-up-old-912-a.html


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