Aluminum Radiators with 5 pass trans cooler! - Page 20

svxfiles · #**286** 01-14-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Electrophil
Ohhh my.... gosh. Look at that shot! It's like seeing Santa... They really do exist!!

And it's so realistic! Look!! They are all at the repair shop!!!

Ha, ha, ha, ... Actually, it's the dealership where I work/live

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TomsSVX · #**287** 01-14-2005, 09:06 PM

no problem, BTW most of us are not experts we just pretend to be on TV.

WGJ · #**288** 01-14-2005, 10:24 PM

SVXfiles,
I'm such an expert I don't understand half of your list of mods...but I 'd like to find out what all you've done and it's benefit. Is that your store? Sales and service? What does your dealership sell? Do you do your own work? Whose SVX's? Used to have my own v. similar store here in San Diego specializing in used Porsches...lot of work but fun if you're really into cars.
Thanx,
WGJ

svxfiles · #**289** 01-15-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by WGJ
SVXfiles,
I'm such an expert I don't understand half of your list of mods...but I 'd like to find out what all you've done and it's benefit. Is that your store? Sales and service? What does your dealership sell? Do you do your own work? Whose SVX's? Used to have my own v. similar store here in San Diego specializing in used Porsches...lot of work but fun if you're really into cars.
Thanx,
WGJ

I can translate the list of mods, but I can't tell you all I've done...

4.44 final drive ratio by using a Legacy Outback 4EAT transmission

a custom made 4.25",1LB crank pulley, vs 5.25" 5LB stock one,

adjustable fuel pressure regulator, flows more fuel,

a custom made 6 into 1 header/exhaust system(on going project)

a red top battery relocated to the trunk to better ballance the car

installed a 255 litre per hour fuel pump for more fuel at high usage

installed a transmission cooler between the rad and AC condencer

big wires connecting battery strait to alt, and engine to ground

replacer all four anti sway bar bushings with polyurethane ones

moved trunk spoiler/wing back 1.5" for looks

dark tinting on all windows, max allowed in state

removed difuser pannel 4 cleaner look, and brighter reverse light

stainless steel brake lines for more pedal feel.WOW!!

better rotors=better braking

custom made bumper supports= safety w/light weight lost 33LBs
I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS MOD FOR SAFETY REASONS!

air fuel ratio and fuel pressure, information is knowlege!

hidden radar+laser detector+jammer, in case I go over the limit.

16.5LB each forged wheels, lighter weight+good looks

lowering springs=less lean in turns new rates 200front 170rear

stock spring rate was 135 in./lb front and 105 in./lb rear

heat insulating spacer between lower intake+upper manifold+TB

70% brighter low beams, a quick and GREAT mod!!!

I manage the sales side.

Sales, service, and hot rodding, custom work, exhaust fabrication.

Used cars and trucks, mostly Subaru.

Yes, I do almost all of my own work.

Under the canopy, what will be my 92 stripped drag car, my son Daves all silver 92, my son Nicks black 96, my 92, my girlfriend Diana's silver 92, and our spare 92 dark teal, that is now "nick06"'s.

Yes, it's a lot of work, but it keeps me off the streets.

Electrophil · #**290** 01-15-2005, 01:54 PM

Wow! Now that's impressive! Great job!

Chris · #**291** 01-15-2005, 02:58 PM

The test fit radiator is here!
And it looks BEAUTIFUL!

Pictures to come soon, after install

immortal_suby · #**292** 01-15-2005, 04:13 PM

Great News !!

Electrophil · #**293** 01-15-2005, 04:24 PM

Outstanding!!!

ensteele · #**294** 01-15-2005, 05:21 PM

What about some pics before the install? That would be interesting too.

Chris · #**295** 01-15-2005, 06:03 PM

PWR DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB!
Install took less than an hour.
All you need is a:
drain pan
12mm wrench/socket (4 bolts holding top mount)
10mm socket (4 bolts for fans)
10mm nut driver (large hose clamps)
8mm nut driver (small hose clamps)

Installation tip: bolt passenerger side fan to new radiator before installation for ease.

Pictures in locker:

PWR Radiator Pictures

More pictures will be added, ran out of daylight.

There will have to be a minor mod to the rest of the production batch. The filler cap I think just barley hits the hood. Going to investigate this with some clay tomorrow.

RojoRocket · #**296** 01-15-2005, 07:25 PM

THAT is a beautiful piece of work!! I only hope all copies show so well. Outstanding effort again Chris! Thanks!!!

Glenn

TomsSVX · #**297** 01-15-2005, 09:25 PM

nice i can't wait to get mine. let us know whether or not it hits the hood. I need one with the quickness

mbtoloczko · #**298** 01-15-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by Chris
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Install took less than an hour.
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Looks like you did the install outside. Isn't it insanely cold in Idaho right now?

drxman · #**299** 01-15-2005, 11:38 PM

Chris,

I am pleased to hear that it has arrived and there seems to be only one small fitting problem with the cap.

I have viewed the pictures and have a couple of questions.

1. Will the test fit consist of a full installation? Including the fans and housings?

2. Will you be driving the car with the test fit rad installed?

3. What is the weight comparison between stock and PWR Rad?

4. What is the volume of PWR Rad and a stock rad? I am talking liquid capacity not sound level.

5. Is it possible to get the final product without the PWR logo painted on?

6. Will the outer surface be coated with anything and what color will it turn out to be?

7. What year is the SVX that is the test bed?

8. Where there any changes to size, mounting hardware/location over the years for the SVX?

9. Are there any differences between neck lengths for upper and lower hoses of PWR and stock Rads? If so, are there any modifications needed to hose lengths to allow for these differences?

10. I don't remember my rad having a molten pool of steel looking top to it, has the Rad in the car pictured had some work done to it? If so, was a good stock rad (one without any damage or repairs to structure) sent as a template?

Thanks in advance for answering these questions, as well as putting this group buy together Chris.

John

WGJ · #**300** 01-16-2005, 01:27 AM

Hey DrX,
I'm still trying to get my tranny oil cooler question answered dammit! Very well thought out and practical questions...with the possible exception of the lame volume joke. Anxious to see the answers because those rads look v. nice. Last time I saw weld fillets like that was on the frame of my hand-made-in-England Rickman road racer. There were relatively few running changes in the SVX's production run. Hopefully the radiator wasn't one of them. So what's the good word Chris?
WGJ