EG radiator in EF

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91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · Jan 26, 2007

well my EF is bein boosted soon, so i needed a EG radiator for my turbo to clear, now heres the problem, the radiator is about 1 to 1 1/2 inch taller then the full radiator, how the HELL do i make this fit??the way it sits now, the hood will never shut...any tips???i kno it can be done because ive seen pics of them on here before..thanks for lookin guys

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jimmyb34

· #2 · Jan 26, 2007

i think its either get an aftermarket x member or tilt the radiator...

91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 26, 2007

dude do u sleep???lol ur always on...tilt the radiator towards to the engine correct??

because ive seen of people actually put them in kinda sideways, but i dunno, tilting it would make more sense, ill have to try that

Green 91

· #4 · Jan 26, 2007

i didnt tilt my rad, i only modded my stock crossmember

BigTuna

· #5 · Jan 26, 2007

Here is my setup, worked with both stock X member and Aftermarket.

This setup allowed me to get the battery under the front bumper which helps with drag racing.

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The_Acid_Beaver

· #6 · Jan 26, 2007

Make some brakets from 2x1/8" steel flatstock. Drill holes for a rubber grommet big enough to fit the tabs on the bottom of the radiator, then bend the flatstock to the appropriate hieght.

Clutchmaster

· #7 · Jan 26, 2007

The_Acid_Beaver said:
Make some brakets from 2x1/8" steel flatstock. Drill holes for a rubber grommet big enough to fit the tabs on the bottom of the radiator, then bend the flatstock to the appropriate hieght.

wow sounds like a pretty neat idea

ryan89crx

· #8 · Jan 26, 2007

just lean it, way easier than modifying anything

kyle h.

· #9 · Jan 26, 2007

whatareyoutalkingabouttheyfitfine

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91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 26, 2007

kyle h. said:
whatareyoutalkingabouttheyfitfine

well wutever that is, MINE DONT FIT LIKE THAT lol

16333

· #11 · Jan 26, 2007

Mine's from a teggy, it fits fine. All my boys rock the gangsta lean though.

91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 27, 2007

burnoutboy said:
Mine's from a teggy, it fits fine. All my boys rock the gangsta lean though.

then i guess, GANGSTA LEAN IT IS!!!..thanks guys

Green 91

· #13 · Jan 27, 2007

i didnt lean mine back at all, i just modded the stock crossmember

91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jan 27, 2007

Green 91 said:
i didnt lean mine back at all, i just modded the stock crossmember

as in how??explain a lil pls

Green 91

· #15 · Jan 27, 2007 (Edited)

i cut the sheet metle of the lower crossmember a little so it sits about stock hight on top, i even tilted it to the right for added security not to hit the hood.
im useing the del sol dual core

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91HB-D15b2

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jan 28, 2007

Green 91 said:
i cut the sheet metle of the lower crossmember a little so it sits about stock hight on top, i even tilted it to the right for added security not to hit the hood.
im useing the del sol dual core

thanks man, im gunna try that!

Green 91

· #17 · Jan 28, 2007

yeah i simply cut teh excess metel from the stock crossmember, i even cut the under side of the hood and tilted the rad, just to be 100% sure it woudl clear, probaly didnt need to tilt the rad, mine is zip tied in for now, using my stock fan.
and i also cut the top mounting nipple off.

it cools just fine, no leaks or anything

Chiovnidca

· #18 · Jan 28, 2007

I'm running an aftermarket aluminum eg rad in the little bastard. Sits nicely on top of the traction bars.

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icarusdown

· #19 · Jan 28, 2007

I just did my install as well.

I endend up notching my stock crossmember and then rewelding it. This lets the rad sit a little lower, but I still had to notch the webbing in the hood too. fits nice now with no 'gangsta lean'.

guest

· #20 · Jan 28, 2007

There's a aftermarket one, thats bigger, I think that fits perfectly. I seen it on H-T awhile back.

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