I did this in this section because its part of my build but mods please move if you deem appropriate
Soooo, I have been haveing serious cooling issues since I swapped the GSR and even mmore with the supercharger. Since the radiator in the was kinda tight to begin with and in need of some more fluid for cooling, i figure why not be different. The original plan was to swap an integra radiator but would only manage a stock size an figured it had the same capacity as my mishimoto. So after searching i found some descent info. Also, this is a great mod for you turbo guys sinceyou dont have to worry about hittin the rad and you can still use the intercooler.
This is my process and is mostly informative. Should you attempt to try this, all responsibilty lies on you. There is a fair amount of modding and custom work for this, so be prepared if you go this route. Also this is on an EK chassis, im not sure how this will work for any other chassis.
First off, some materials needed (as per how i did this, for this post):
Welder
Cutting wheel
Dremel
Screwdrivers
Socket set
Griffin radiator http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-2-58190-X/
The car
So first off you want to remove that front bumper and bumper support bar. If you cant do this quit now.
So i took the guess work out of fitment and trust it fits, pretty well i might add.
Mocked for fitment (without brackets)
the original plan was to add these supports in the back but scrapped the idea
It was pretty strurdy with just the bumper support there but didnt wanna take aaannnyy chances, so using the brackets that were shipped with it (included for free from summit with the purchase) i used them to support the bottom.
the included brackets http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-KD-00050/
since they were a bit to long i had to cut them down with the cutting wheel
before and after pt. 1
part 2
i didnt get a pic of before welding, but i had to sand the brackets and radiator frame down.
after the welds (by my dad) they arent perfect but it holds and besides no one will see them
So after it cooled, i reinstalled the radiator to check for fitment. It clears beautifully but is somewhat angled.
clearence
Notice issue #1. the fill neck gets covered slightly. The plan is to notch out a piece of the support to allow access to the cap. more on this in later posts as i complete this.
old vs new setup. notice the space and the wide header.
Issue #2. the inlet and outlet are further and different sizes.
upper
lower
possible solution was to have a rad shop weld some extension/reducer pieces but after a bit of searching i may just go this route
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Cooling_TransHoseSplicers.html
seems easier and cheaper.
issue #3. since your taking up space behind the rad support, you lose space for the bumper, which means the grill and bumper have to be notched to accomidate.
heres the grill (take it apart if possible to make it easier)
this is what i accomplished in the past 2 days. i will keep this updated as much as possible and will entertain any questions.
Soooo, I have been haveing serious cooling issues since I swapped the GSR and even mmore with the supercharger. Since the radiator in the was kinda tight to begin with and in need of some more fluid for cooling, i figure why not be different. The original plan was to swap an integra radiator but would only manage a stock size an figured it had the same capacity as my mishimoto. So after searching i found some descent info. Also, this is a great mod for you turbo guys sinceyou dont have to worry about hittin the rad and you can still use the intercooler.
This is my process and is mostly informative. Should you attempt to try this, all responsibilty lies on you. There is a fair amount of modding and custom work for this, so be prepared if you go this route. Also this is on an EK chassis, im not sure how this will work for any other chassis.
First off, some materials needed (as per how i did this, for this post):
Welder
Cutting wheel
Dremel
Screwdrivers
Socket set
Griffin radiator http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-2-58190-X/
The car
So first off you want to remove that front bumper and bumper support bar. If you cant do this quit now.
So i took the guess work out of fitment and trust it fits, pretty well i might add.
Mocked for fitment (without brackets)
the original plan was to add these supports in the back but scrapped the idea
It was pretty strurdy with just the bumper support there but didnt wanna take aaannnyy chances, so using the brackets that were shipped with it (included for free from summit with the purchase) i used them to support the bottom.
the included brackets http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-KD-00050/
since they were a bit to long i had to cut them down with the cutting wheel
before and after pt. 1
part 2
i didnt get a pic of before welding, but i had to sand the brackets and radiator frame down.
after the welds (by my dad) they arent perfect but it holds and besides no one will see them
So after it cooled, i reinstalled the radiator to check for fitment. It clears beautifully but is somewhat angled.
clearence
Notice issue #1. the fill neck gets covered slightly. The plan is to notch out a piece of the support to allow access to the cap. more on this in later posts as i complete this.
old vs new setup. notice the space and the wide header.
Issue #2. the inlet and outlet are further and different sizes.
upper
lower
possible solution was to have a rad shop weld some extension/reducer pieces but after a bit of searching i may just go this route
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Cooling_TransHoseSplicers.html
seems easier and cheaper.
issue #3. since your taking up space behind the rad support, you lose space for the bumper, which means the grill and bumper have to be notched to accomidate.
heres the grill (take it apart if possible to make it easier)
this is what i accomplished in the past 2 days. i will keep this updated as much as possible and will entertain any questions.
