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Radiator Angle

  • 300zxturboftw
    300zxturboftw
    Senior Member
    • 3709

    Radiator Angle

    So with the 3 core radiators it's a bit tougher to get 2.5" pipe over the radiator. Given that I've had to drop the radiator down about 1" from it's original position (45* to about 37* from ground). I'm assuming this won't drastically change things, I will just have to duct it better or should I even worry?

    Here's what it looks like currently…will need to lower radiator another 1/2" or so. IMG957255.jpg IMG954917.jpg
    Last edited by 300zxturboftw; 07-06-2016, 11:00 PM.
    Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
  • nismo kid
    nismo kid
    Senior Member
    • 785

    #2
    Well I run the exact radiator in stock location. I run a 3" diameter tube between the radiator & body. It took very minor modification. (removed the bracket for the factory fan shroud) Here's the best pics I could find of my setup( that I already uploaded). These was taken during the fabrication process. As long as the air is directed nicely to the radiator you'll be fine. I personally wouldn't worry too much about it.

    Originally posted by Racinjitter
    :lol: Those of us who say A/C FTW all have a g/f or wife. ac+women=more quiet=possibility of sex. -
    ac+women=SUPER BITCHING=no sex.
  • nismo kid
    nismo kid
    Senior Member
    • 785

    #3
    I just went out to the garage & took a current pic. The body/headlight bucket was not modified. As you can see there's still room even with the 3" diameter tubing. So If angle bothers you enough, this is another ave to consider.
    Originally posted by Racinjitter
    :lol: Those of us who say A/C FTW all have a g/f or wife. ac+women=more quiet=possibility of sex. -
    ac+women=SUPER BITCHING=no sex.
  • 300zxturboftw
    300zxturboftw
    Senior Member
    • 3709

    #4
    Looks good and seems like it would have been the right set up for me but my intercooler is actually same side. Although, now I'm ordering a 2.5" wiggins clamp for my turbo =)
    Usual Z31 suspect: Garage Queen (aka broken)
  • nismo kid
    nismo kid
    Senior Member
    • 785

    #5
    Originally posted by 300zxturboftw View Post
    Looks good and seems like it would have been the right set up for me but my intercooler is actually same side. Although, now I'm ordering a 2.5" wiggins clamp for my turbo =)
    Thanks. What I did will work on either side of the radiator. But I'd just run it how it currently sits. Wiggins are super nice. Good luck on the build
    Originally posted by Racinjitter
    :lol: Those of us who say A/C FTW all have a g/f or wife. ac+women=more quiet=possibility of sex. -
    ac+women=SUPER BITCHING=no sex.
  • Axel kain
    Axel kain
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    • 1221

    #6
    I did 2.5in over the same rad, just ovaled the pipe a bit where the bumper upper support brace goes across is all.
    Damn dirty angels....these cars!

    Current Daily Driver - 86 Turbo.
    Under the cover - THE BANANA… that needs to be re-energized.
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  • 88sinZ
    88sinZ
    Senior Member
    • 2019

    #7
    Those wire clamps though.....