lotusmadandy
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 06:48 PM |
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show me your header tanks please.
I am just finishing off the plumbing on my blacktop
install in my Indy and need the help of the masses please.On my silvertop
the header tank was on the bulkhead,this placed the filler cap above the
thermostat housing.
I am planing to mount my intercooler on the scuttle so want to fit the headertank
in the nose.The problem with my current header is that with it mounted as high as possible
it is only just level with the thermostat housing.
Do we think that it will be ok at this level,or should i look for a shallower tank?
Any help will be appreciated and photos of current set ups will be even better.
Thanks in advance
Andy
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daniel mason
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 06:54 PM |
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can the intercooler not go in the nose and the header tank on the scuttle? making it the highest piont in cooling system. or like most,are you limited
for space?
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 07:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
can the intercooler not go in the nose and the header tank on the scuttle? making it the highest piont in cooling system. or like most,are you limited
for space?
Exactly.
The only place i can fit the cooler is on the scuttle.I cannot get the cooler and ducting into the
nose without cutting holes everwhere.Hence i need ideas for my header tank.
Andy
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steve m
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 07:14 PM |
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Mines in a box under the bench, but i can post a pic if you want ?
I dont use one on my xflow setup
steve
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austin man
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 07:33 PM |
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Putting the cooler at the back will have litte benefit it needs to be in a flow of cool air really to get any benefit, the bulkhead area will attract
nothing but heat
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 07:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Mines in a box under the bench, but i can post a pic if you want ?
I dont use one on my xflow setup
steve
Yes please Steve,pics of any alternatives are most welcome.
Do you happen to know what car it is from?
Andy
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 07:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by austin man
Putting the cooler at the back will have litte benefit it needs to be in a flow of cool air really to get any benefit, the bulkhead area will attract
nothing but heat
Plans are afoot to duct cool air to the bottom of the cooler and out through the bonnet vents.
There realy is no other choice of sites to fit it.
Andy
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daniel mason
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 08:37 PM |
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What about flaring the side pannels and fitting low down under inlet manifold in air flow
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 09:02 PM |
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I did think of doing that but it is very tight
for space on the inlet side.the plenum,master cylinder
and steering shaft takd up most of the available
space.
Andy
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SausageArm
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 09:54 PM |
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You'd be suprised what you can squeeze into the nose cone Andy
It's a different car I know but here's the intercooler, oil cooler and radiator at the front of my Mac#1
i'll give you a shout when I get home from this job, come round for a look if you like, and a run out if the weathers nice!
Here's my current header tank
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daniel mason
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| posted on 13/1/12 at 10:32 PM |
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surely they cant be getting enough cold air flow to keep that beast cool? one of my favourite builds ive followed.
wouldnt like your silicone hose bill though!
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 14/1/12 at 08:22 AM |
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What's the prop angle like leaving the engine on the Mac 1, it looks like the engine is not parallel with the center line of the car ?
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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tul214
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| posted on 14/1/12 at 08:42 AM |
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Plenty of pictures here if it helps?
...and Caterham put them at the front;
 
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[Edited on 14/1/12 by tul214]
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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Bumble
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| posted on 14/1/12 at 09:30 AM |
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Theres a folder in my photo archive cunningly named "Header Tank" that shows how I mounted mine. Works a treat!!
HTH,
Matt
[Edited on 14/1/12 by Bumble]
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 15/1/12 at 07:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bumble
Theres a folder in my photo archive cunningly named "Header Tank" that shows how I mounted mine. Works a treat!!
HTH,
Matt
[Edited on 14/1/12 by Bumble]
Thats just what i was looking for,thanks Matt.
And thanks for the help/advice from everyone else.
Andy
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stevegough
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| posted on 15/1/12 at 06:34 PM |
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Here you are - a few more in my archive under 'engine ancilleries'
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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