Mounted the RX7 'Top Mount' intercooler today. Little bit of cutting on the bonnet supports but nothing major. RX cooler is much more efficient and a larger capacity that the factory item.


Yes, that is a mini radiator in there. Got to put a fan in there and more than likely an alloy radiator.


Turbo fitted.


Gearchanger

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Looking good! You're making quick progress. That RX7 intercooler looks like it was a good idea, you'll be able to put a decent looking bonnet scoop on there, if need be.

Hell Yes looking good
mnnmnm progress is always good
any idea of time left there doesnt look like much left

cant wait till briz has a few of these little beasts(conversions) running around

Hahahaha!!!!!

[not that I can talk]

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I had a chuckle at that too

It's OK JC, we're laughing WITH ya, mate

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Metal to burn, sparks to fly...

Great too see progress..

keep pushing

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Baracade
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1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Gents,

Question - I have to cut a hole in my bonnet for air to pass through (or over) the intercooler. Should I:

A) cut a whole the entire size of the intercooler and thus cutting our the 'rib/ridge' that runs up the centre of the bonnet.

B) cut two seperate holes either side of the 'rib/ridge'.

Should I profile the holes into rounded edges or just shape the whole (s) to the that of the intercooler?

JC

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hmmmm i dunno... I Guess it all depends on what scoop you are gonna run...

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Stripey for what it was worth I was going to create a hole the full width of the intercooler based on the idea that if you have all that surface area it makes sense to run air over it. Still I was using the standard TMIC which is obviously smaller. I would go rounded edges they could knock you back on rego for having sharp edges...My 2c

Cheers
M

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I would match the opening to the intercooler, but with r10 corners,
but like Dean says, depends on the scoop you intend to use. Your engineer may require the bonnet to be reinforced.

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Too many cars, and too little time.

The area that I'll be cutting away is only sheet (and not the cross support brase) so I don't think there wouold be a requirement for bracing.

I would like to see how the inlet air temp fairs without a bonnet scoop on it first.

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Minor update (pun intended)

Bike radiator mounted.


Top View



I will put another radiator in here.



Got a little distracted today. This is whats going to get me to keep up with all these boys bolting on big arse turbos.

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noice..

what did the bike radiator set you back JC?

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should get good flow there looks neat
what bike ?

$120 ish including thermo fan.

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.