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Post by rharris19 on Aug 5, 2015 16:08:11 GMT
We had our heater core looped in our enduro track miata for a couple years before doing the proper rear reroute and didn't have a problem. We had a just an ebay aluminum radiator in there, but it was a step up from OEM. If you are using the OEM radiator, you may be fine depending on condition.
Honestly though, these things get such good air flow through the engine bay, you should be fine.
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Post by jon on Aug 5, 2015 16:17:53 GMT
Thanks for your experience. Sounds like I'll be OK, but I am going to try and understand the issue more.
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Post by jon on Aug 5, 2015 16:23:37 GMT
Sounds like this is what they are alleging: there are two parallel paths for the coolant to flow.
The first is through the block, through the core and back to the pump.
The second, when the thermostat is open, routes some of the coolant through the radiator and then back to the pump.
Like electrical circuits in parallel, the flow rates of get route is a function of resistance. Reducing the resistance of the main line reduces how much flow goes through the radiator.
Does this matter? No idea.
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Post by gwnwar on Aug 5, 2015 17:08:15 GMT
You need the flow out the rear of the head so just loop it.. The thermostat body reduces the flow through the radiator so the coolant will cool down. I have never heard of reducing the flow out rear of head for better performance.. The heater core is a straight run nothing blocking or reducing the flow. You can blow through it with no problem..
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Post by jon on Aug 5, 2015 17:17:50 GMT
Ok, thanks. I guess it just depends on how much resistance the core has. If it is as you describe, not a problem.
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Post by jon on Aug 6, 2015 17:56:26 GMT
Ok, tonight is the night! Frame is going to be installed.
Question for all of you. Did you try and drop the frame on with coilovers installed, or did you put those on afterwards? Seems like 4 fewer things to line up, so I am inclined to wait until the frame is bolted down.
Cheers,
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Post by steadfast on Aug 6, 2015 20:26:29 GMT
If it is just you doing it, I would do the coils afterwards. If you have a helper, do it all together. Just my two cents.
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Post by jon on Aug 7, 2015 1:32:25 GMT
Wooooo!!!!  |
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Post by steadfast on Aug 7, 2015 4:06:00 GMT
Congrats, 2nd biggest day for Exocet owners.
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Post by jon on Aug 8, 2015 0:14:25 GMT
Good news. It appears the enthuzacar cat has plenty of space with the new trans tunnel. I got a new downpipe that is suppose to be oem fit. Looks the same. I held the cat up to the flange and it seems to have ample room, assuming that I have it in the right orientation...   |
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Post by jon on Aug 8, 2015 0:21:28 GMT
The cat and downpipe will sit a bit below the frame though, so if you speed bump the thing, they are gonna get it...  |
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Post by gwnwar on Aug 8, 2015 5:16:28 GMT
Can you take the hot wrench and bend the down pipe some..
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Post by jon on Aug 8, 2015 12:45:43 GMT
Do you think this is a problem? Does everyone's exhaust sit there? It is about an inch below the edge of the frame.
I took a look at my other cars, the exhaust is the lowest thing on the car. Looks about the same. I think it ok.
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Post by gwnwar on Aug 9, 2015 4:34:46 GMT
No problem unless you run over something or a speed bump.. The shock will go straight to the engine/head. You also have that flange hanging down there to grab onto things.. How low do you plan on lowering frame to ground..
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Post by jon on Aug 9, 2015 12:45:49 GMT
What's the hot wrench? How can I bend it?
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