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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 11:53 AM
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My 2 cans and a string can't seem to find the build or pics of the C5 radiator lay forward, I need some help , thanks
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 01:18 PM
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Should really post this in the Autocrossing/Roadracing section.
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Hope this helps. I'll be laying mine back just as soon as I'm done with the rear wing install.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ator-tips.html
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 02:51 AM
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Long thread but has some good info.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-8.html
And another one
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-splitter.html
This one talks about venting the hood. (you will need to do something like this)
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/pr...ing-hole-hood/
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Great info thanks, Opel
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It seems like Danny Popps company Raft Motorsports makes kit might be worth checking out.
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Talk about a lay down radiator, look what Mallett did to his super charged C5's.



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Originally Posted by jjc508520
What are the advantages?
Allows the hood to be properly vented for better airflow and downforce if all the ducting is changed.
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Originally Posted by z06801
Allows the hood to be properly vented for better airflow and downforce if all the ducting is changed.
I see - so if you have a custom hood and want the radiator to vent through it - rather than into the engine compartment
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jjc508520, this is another version of this post. It should help answer some of your questions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-radiator.html
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