Radiator Lowering...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 5,577
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From: Southern Maryland Maryland
Re: Radiator Lowering... (MaddMagRII)
1) cut the mounting tabs off of the front frame rail for the air duct(you will move the radiator support in place of this)
2) cut the mounting tabs for the lower radiator support off of frame rail
3) grind down frame rail so its smooth
4) Move radiator support forward 4" and tack weld in place
5) position radiator and custom fit top piece(cut sides in half and rivet back together)
6) once radiator is in place weld lower radiator support
7) you need two extensions on the pipe which I have the #s at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
Phillip
[Modified by Phil97SVT, 1:36 AM 2/13/2003]
2) cut the mounting tabs for the lower radiator support off of frame rail
3) grind down frame rail so its smooth
4) Move radiator support forward 4" and tack weld in place
5) position radiator and custom fit top piece(cut sides in half and rivet back together)
6) once radiator is in place weld lower radiator support
7) you need two extensions on the pipe which I have the #s at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
Phillip
[Modified by Phil97SVT, 1:36 AM 2/13/2003]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,931
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From: Tx
Re: Radiator Lowering... (Phil97SVT)
1) cut the mounting tabs off of the front frame rail for the air duct(you will move the radiator support in place of this)
2) cut the mounting tabs for the lower radiator support off of frame rail
3) grind down frame rail so its smooth
4) Move radiator support forward 4" and tack weld in place
5) position radiator and custom fit top piece(cut sides in half and rivet back together)
6) once radiator is in place weld lower radiator support
7) you need two extensions on the pipe which I have the #s at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
Phillip
2) cut the mounting tabs for the lower radiator support off of frame rail
3) grind down frame rail so its smooth
4) Move radiator support forward 4" and tack weld in place
5) position radiator and custom fit top piece(cut sides in half and rivet back together)
6) once radiator is in place weld lower radiator support
7) you need two extensions on the pipe which I have the #s at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
Phillip
Also, any how-to pics? I'll probably take some while I'm doing mine if none are out there.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 892
Likes: 1
From: Houston Texas
Re: Radiator Lowering... (QuickSilver2002)
i might be able to send you a few pics and i have the part number for the passenger side radiator hose you will need. I dont know what the #7 means unless he is talking about the tubes that come out of the intercoolers and up around the front radiator shroud to connect to the "Y" that goes into the throttle body. The 90 degree tubes that are there werent long enough to clear the shroud after i modified everything. So i ordered 2 of the longer tubes that had the 45 degree bend that go into the intercoolers and used them instead of the 90 degree tubes. I moved my radiator about 5.5 inches forward, and because of this you will also have to modify the front radiator shroud to conform to the new angle of the radiator. Anyway, its a little bit of work. Oh yeah, i used the stock upper radiator hose, it worked fine. i will send you a few pics and stuff later,,,,,dong have time at the moment,,,,,,,where in tx are you?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,931
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From: Tx
Re: Radiator Lowering... (Av8ter)
Great, thanks for the info. I'll be looking for your email/post. I'm in Austin.
Where did you order the extra 90* tubes from?
I think I remember seeing some people without a shroud. Has that caused any problems?
Where did you order the extra 90* tubes from?
I think I remember seeing some people without a shroud. Has that caused any problems?
