Rad and intercooler set-up for 20B FD3

leeroy_25 · November 22, 2012, 01:55:12 PM

Hi There Dave,
I have been following your build. Quite hard core! it is going to be a tool that\'s for sure.
What base rad have you gone for out of interest. I am now toying with an RX7 LS conversion rad if it will fit. Bit larger than the normal FD ones. might get both and see which packages better. Still not sure what I am doing cooler wise though. Might well take you up on that offer of coming over in the next couple of weeks. I can tell the missus we are going christmas shopping. She would love a trip to Reading! Drop me your details a leeroy_25@hotmail.com so I can get in touch.
Good luck completing your build.

Thanks
Lee

Sicknote · November 22, 2012, 03:17:03 PM

PMSL, that\'s a great plan Lee. hehe.

I can\'t remember what rad I used, I will check my paperwork to see if I can find it.

Here are a few pics to show you my set up, bear in mind the engine has been moved back.

The new build WILL look slightly different but the overall format will be the same.

leeroy_25 · November 22, 2012, 05:01:51 PM

Cool thanks.. yeah my motor is stock position mounted.. Notice yours seems to sit really low? Did you lower it extra? Nice install though.

Sicknote · November 22, 2012, 06:56:00 PM

The engine is dry sumped so sits 5-6 inches lower than stock.

Quote from: leeroy_25;842237Cool thanks.. yeah my motor is stock position mounted.. Notice yours seems to sit really low? Did you lower it extra? Nice install though.

Rotormotor · November 24, 2012, 01:39:07 PM

Hi leeroy, what dry sump setup did u use ,on your 20b?
Is it a custom sump plate and uses an off the shelf pump?
Thanks
Chris

leeroy_25 · November 24, 2012, 08:24:32 PM

Hi Chris,
Mine is not dry sump.. If only!!
You want to ask Dave that one.
On that note Dave.. you need to drop me your contact details so I can arrange a trip over in the not too distant future.

Cheers
Lee

Rotormotor · November 24, 2012, 11:16:25 PM

Oh yeah, sorry. My bad. So what kit have u used to install your 20b?
Sub frame etc?
I have been looking into this for a little while.
20b been sitting in garage about 18 months now!
I quite like the look of the Defined auto works solution.
Chris

leeroy_25 · November 25, 2012, 06:15:21 PM

Hi Chris,
I am not using it.. Check out the link for my website on my other thread in this area and you can see what I have done. It is very similar to Defined\'s solution.
There seem to be a few nice builds going on around at the moment so have a look around and see what people are up to. As I am sure you are aware there are a number of options and that kind of depends on your end goal for the car I guess and how big your pockets are!?

One thing I know is that 20B is doing no good sat in the garage! You just need to get stuck into it!

Good Luck.