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.