Project Slowtop Stage 2

[rob323]

Why not just hook both motors up to a large capacity radiator in the front.
It's been done before and then you only have one cooling system to worry about.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by rob323

Why not just hook both motors up to a large capacity radiator in the front.
It's been done before and then you only have one cooling system to worry about.

hey not a bad idea...

[scottxkillsyou]

Originally Posted by rob323

Why not just hook both motors up to a large capacity radiator in the front.
It's been done before and then you only have one cooling system to worry about.

only problem with this is if you run the rad hose to the rear motor via inside the car, what happens if a rad hose pops? you're covered in hot coolant ftl. obviously you could run it in a contained area/enclosure of some sort, but i think he wants to keep as much functionality as possible.

[rob323]

Have a look at any rear engined, watercooled with radiator up front,custom made race car. You will see that they use solid metal pipes (sometimes under the car, sometimes in the car, depends on what type of racing they do) for that reason.

[Russelt3hPirate]

Originally Posted by rob323

Have a look at any rear engined, watercooled with radiator up front,custom made race car. You will see that they use solid metal pipes (sometimes under the car, sometimes in the car, depends on what type of racing they do) for that reason.

should be pretty easy to do as well.

especially with the fabrication involved already.

[scottxkillsyou]

Originally Posted by rob323

Have a look at any rear engined, watercooled with radiator up front,custom made race car. You will see that they use solid metal pipes (sometimes under the car, sometimes in the car, depends on what type of racing they do) for that reason.

trust me i understand that. if it comes down to it im sure thats what will be done, but i know bruce, he is a friend of mine and im pretty sure he wants to be able to drive the car on the street. i won't speak directly for him, but there has been no mention of this car being a purpose built race car.

p.s. bruce, if you read this, monday night we are starting operation lots of boost, you in?

[rob323]

If it works on race cars, there's no reason why it won't work on street cars.

[scottxkillsyou]

Originally Posted by rob323

If it works on race cars, there's no reason why it won't work on street cars.

again not a question of it working or not. im just gunna go out on a limb and say he doesnt want coolant piping running through his interior.

[rob323]

Originally Posted by rob323

(sometimes under the car, sometimes in the car,

There's a big transmission tunnel which has plenty of room to accommodate a 3" exhaust and two 1" pipes for coolant.

[turboecho2005]

Hey guys...

Well i really don't what to have coolant pipes running the length of my car. I know its doable and many cars do that like a couple of lotus and i believe mr2s also. Its just a personal preference... I don't want to crash the car and have hot coolant pouring everywhere burning me (not that it couldn't happen if the pipes didn't run through the car).

And i do plan on driving this car not just on the track but also daily drive it on the street.

This car was also made so that i could replace parts with off the shelf parts without waiting for custom parts to come in. I was pretty strict on that... It needs to be serviceable without costing me an arm and a leg to do it.

More pictures will come shortly ;)

[Tamago]

use hard lines for the coolant. no issues there

[turboecho2005]

Originally Posted by Tamago

use hard lines for the coolant. no issues there

I know... its just a personal preference... some of us are stubborn in our ways ;)

[PHXDEMON]

Thanks for the updated pics Can't wait to see vids of this beast running.

[slothman86]

All Kinds of sexy!

[TheRealEnth]

VIDEOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs

-with mmt music playing in the background-

[toyo]

daaaaamn holly shit that's crazy! waiting for more info, pics and vids!

[turboecho2005]

Hey guys.. haven't updated anyone in a while... i'll have to get more pics and a video soon. ;) one day when i have some time to do so.

Wish there wasn't a street racing ban on this forum or i'd be willing to share a few stories ;) with possible vids... I thought the internet was about freedom of speech and not opression... Whether it be legal or illegal but thats a whole different thread... oh well...

btw toyo your signature shows a photo by a buddy of mine ken williams ;) i'll have him do a photoshoot with my echo one day...

[TheRealEnth]

Dude i always talk about my crazy adventures....... just add a disclaimer like -this story may or may not depict reality- after it... TELL US YOUR STORIES