it acts as a heat barrier, so it will keep heat in if its on the header and out if its on an intake.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JonGTR @ Oct 16 2006, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I can't use this. My compressor is next to the block and my FAL fans. No room on either side.
The stock radiator is doing just fine though. If I wanted it to be cooler, I could just run the passenger fan full time.</div>



Wouldn't a lower temp thermostat help even more then running a fan?

 

Looks good!

 

tibby01, problem with a turbo is, cant just switch manifolds, without changing the downpipe.. cuz itll change the exhaust outlet location and stuff. its not going to cost me anything for re fab the manifold, my dads a machinist and works with alotta welders, they re fabbed my new DP, and changed some things on my turbo mani. for free i get the EGT probe installed, sandblasted, refabbed, and coated.. and with the minimal flow increase if any from my semi equal, to the obx one, not worth it.

jon, this problem sux, and my shatty mounts make it even worse, it would be able to fit how it is, but only with about .5" of clearence.. one bad shift, and engine tourque, bye bye radiator. i will be window welding my mounts and hopefully that will help along with relocating the bottom flange.

t, some people will argue on the IC piping. some will say, you shouldnt put it on there, so the HOTT air wont be held in, and be kept cooler, and some say itll keep the engine bay heat out. obviously, i think itll help keep more heat out, and benifet me that way.

 

Cool, thanks for the info guys.

I think I am going to say the heck with it and just wrap the intake anyway. What the hell, can't hurt right? If I don't like it I will just "unwrap" it, lol.

What are your opinions on 'double wrapping' the exhaust manifold? I have had to mock up some piping when replacing my flexpipe and welding up the 2.5" pipe that goes from the header to the catback, so the original wrap is getting worn out a bit. I was wondering if just wrapping it again would increase the amount of heat held inside the headers and thus, keep the engine bay cooler?

What do you guys think? Makes sense to me, but some confirmations from other members would be nice.

Thanks.

BTW: Would a Honda style radiator be enough to cool our cars? I am just saying, that would leave the area for the turbo completely open and would allow for better wastegate integrations and such. Just an idea.

 

on the half size radiator.. go with a koyo half size honda one.. that would be PERFECT enough for cooling and be better for the turbo area.. wish i woulda done that.

anyways, double wrapping should be a good idea. dont see why not.. i would have double wrapped my DP, but i ran out of wrapping..

 

verynice!!!! what does iupgrading the radiator to the Koyo one do for you?

looks badass, makes me want to get one. prostreetonline is a good website. i've gotten compliments from wrx guys on their forum.

 

ahhh dammit you installed it already...

i was curious of the weight

koyo with slim lines vs stock with stock fans

and yes prostreetonline rocks ive ordered many a parts from them

 

yeah i thought the changes to your current manifold would have required a change in the downpipe anyway, but if not then it prolly isnt a good idea to switch it out.

 

hey nate...

why did you have to upgrade to the koyo? was there something wrong with stock? overheating problems?