those xs power coolers everyone buys

[Bobbit]

I\'ve got some 1/2 made ducting, just got ali sheets from B&Q. Pair of tin snips, some cardboard and a pencil and you\'re good to go

[gear1275]

but would it clear the apexi induction kit? if i bought it i woud do the same as bobbit. proper d.i.y!

[RXphil]

well that seems reasonable, does anyone have any pics of the ducting and how you do it
 
since this is similar price
 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX7-Full-Intercooler-Kit-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ380117917093QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item380117917093&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50
 
obviously since its front mount it will have alot more air getting to it but then it will block the air to the rad, so im guessing you will get increase in water temps.
 
If you had a choice of both kits would you choose the xs power as im guessing for power/drag the front mount is best but for general life its best to go original mount
 
P.s i Know v-mount are best but havent got that sort of money

Thats the kit i have, comes with brackets to mount the radiator upright

[turbotoaster]

Thats the kit i have, comes with brackets to mount the radiator upright

thats brilliant mate, i liked the look of the kit but was concerned about its fitting, you found any problems fitting it or did everything just bolt up, anything need modifying?

[turbotoaster]

also did that ebay kit come with fitting instructions?

[RXphil]

The most dificult bit is youll have to cut out a piece of metal which separates the drivers headlamp from the engine bay to make way for a pipe
 
Kit went together no worries but the instructions were a fair bit confusing!! found it easier to throw them away and work it out yourself.
 
I would recamend buying 2 90 degree and 2 45 degree hoses @38mm dia for the radiator to save chopping the old ones up as they dont fit to well after :mmmm

[turbotoaster]

could you run the intercooler with the radiator in the factory position, i understand there is limited airflow i just meant short term.

and did the kit come with the nuts and bolts for the brackets and to bolt the intercooler to the car?

thanks again

[turbotoaster]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/RX7-Compilation_209321.htm

just been watching this and seems to give good results for the xs power cooler, the guy doesnt run any ducting and still runs low 12s, his terminals speed shows he has good power aswell

his mods are  Greddy intakes, full 3" exhaust w/ DP and MP, XS Power SMIC, Greddy pulley kit, airpump delete, BOV, 850/1600, and PFC

[ace-rx7]

RXphil,
i have just took delievery of the same front mount, but i can not work out the brackets for the rad ? anychance you could take some more pics pls thanks

[turbotoaster]

whats your email mate, ill forward you on a fitting guide

[RXphil]

I have fitted an alloyu rad now so cant see anything with it fitted but heres 2 old pics i took before rebuild