Converting a radiator to v-mount?

GreatShamanGT · 02-09-2009, 09:43 AM

I want to run a v-mount but, I dont really want to buy the kits that are out there. I have a front mount right now and a koyo radiator and I was thinking about modifying them so I could run them in v-mount. I have a welder so I can have him help me weld the brakets and any other modifications that are needed.

Well, I actually have a question about the radiator. What needs to be cut off and modified in order for me to run it in v-mount? I'm actually quite puzzled and I can't find any info on how a radiator actually works. I know there are end tanks, but that's basically all I know. Can I possibly take a stock mount radiator and convert it into a v-mount?

Also, where should I have the intercooler and radiator mount to?

Thanks for the help!!!!

afgmoto1978 · 02-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Make the Koyo into a double pass unit. That will make your life easier as far as routing of tubing.

GreatShamanGT · 02-09-2009, 01:23 PM

How do you do that? Mind telling me how you did that? Did you cut off one of the end tanks or did you just weld it shut?

Cp1 · 02-09-2009, 03:25 PM

why do you want a v mount?

a front mount intercooler with an upright rad behind it is by far the best config for airflow!

Brent · 02-09-2009, 04:21 PM

haha... sarcasm at it's best.

What FMIC do you have? I would think most FMIC would be too large to fit. However, I believe Jason at the RX-7store.net made one out of the cheapest Greddy core. To give you a better idea, see this thread: http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=719487

GreatShamanGT · 02-09-2009, 08:56 PM

I've also got a Greddy core. I was just wondering if I could just customize it and turn it into a v-mount.

Brent · 02-09-2009, 09:04 PM

See the thread I posted above. It shows plenty of pictures of the process Jason went through and what modifications he made.

GreatShamanGT · 02-10-2009, 01:05 AM

Thanks a lot Brent!!!!

I think I'm going to send them my intercooler and my radiator and have them modify it.

Proxy One · 02-20-2009, 11:23 AM

Ive got a V-mount intercooler with no Radiator that im selling if you might be interested. It will need brackets and such too and custom fitting but its alot farther along than you would be starting from scratch with a FMIC. PM if your interested.

02-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#1
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	Converting a radiator to v-mount? I want to run a v-mount but, I dont really want to buy the kits that are out there. I have a front mount right now and a koyo radiator and I was thinking about modifying them so I could run them in v-mount. I have a welder so I can have him help me weld the brakets and any other modifications that are needed. Well, I actually have a question about the radiator. What needs to be cut off and modified in order for me to run it in v-mount? I'm actually quite puzzled and I can't find any info on how a radiator actually works. I know there are end tanks, but that's basically all I know. Can I possibly take a stock mount radiator and convert it into a v-mount? Also, where should I have the intercooler and radiator mount to? Thanks for the help!!!!

02-09-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	How do you do that? Mind telling me how you did that? Did you cut off one of the end tanks or did you just weld it shut? Last edited by GreatShamanGT; 02-09-2009 at 01:34 PM.

02-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#5
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	haha... sarcasm at it's best. What FMIC do you have? I would think most FMIC would be too large to fit. However, I believe Jason at the RX-7store.net made one out of the cheapest Greddy core. To give you a better idea, see this thread: http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=719487 __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

02-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	See the thread I posted above. It shows plenty of pictures of the process Jason went through and what modifications he made. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

02-10-2009, 01:05 AM	#8
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	Thanks a lot Brent!!!! I think I'm going to send them my intercooler and my radiator and have them modify it. Last edited by GreatShamanGT; 02-10-2009 at 01:10 AM.

02-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#6
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	I've also got a Greddy core. I was just wondering if I could just customize it and turn it into a v-mount.

02-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
Proxy One Victory Is Mine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee GA Posts: 428 Rep Power: 18	Ive got a V-mount intercooler with no Radiator that im selling if you might be interested. It will need brackets and such too and custom fitting but its alot farther along than you would be starting from scratch with a FMIC. PM if your interested. __________________ www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com 1994 Rx7 White 2001 RZ GT35R'd 1972 Rx2 Orange Coupe 5spd 2006 STi 1986 Buick GN