Has anyone seen or done this position for the radiator?. I am toying with the idea and will add a gurney lip / scoop to direct air. I will keep both rad fans and couple them so they both are activated when reaching 90C.
Any ideas, thoughts if it would be ok to try.
Cheers,
Binner
or if i keep my rad underneath but add one of these inline electric , fully programmable pump.......
http://daviescraig.com.au/electric-water-pumps
EWP 115 with controller
I personally would go with the idea you are toying with depending on how hot it runs already, I am considering putting the radiator on top of the engine in my baja.
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.
Won't work in that position. 🙅
I purchased a panel with an EJ20 with the radiator in that position (albeit higher). The owner could not keep it cool and had the fans wired to run at all times the ignition was on. Just doesn't get the airflow.
If you're planning a vented engine lid - don't waste a good lid.
There's heaps of info on here as to what works or not.
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV
I don't have a lid just a hacked up whale-tail with a radiator support built in.
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.
BlasterTheRedBajaBug wrote:I don't have a lid just a hacked up whale-tail with a radiator support built in.
Sorry not you Blaster - Check the other posts, Binner wants an engine lid.
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV
What was wrong with where you had it underneath?
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
11CAB wrote:What was wrong with where you had it underneath?
done a few camp trips off road and have noticed some stone chips and road noise.
Was thinking of relocation and was just seeing if its been done before in the rear. There is so much room/space there as you can see.
If off road , up front out of harms way! (Where it should be..lol)
I'm mounting mine under the belly, but I've got 33 inch tyres and about 6 inch lift
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV
thanks for the link, some real good info there and plenty of discussion.
