V1 SC intercooler

[ToxicBill]

Does anyone have any pictures they can share of their intercooler install with the intercooler in the front? I've got it installed but everything in the front and back seems very tight. Then I installed the subframe and it got even tighter.

Also, both my fittings to the front small radiator are now leaking. I used the supplied white nylon 90 degree fittings to make the corrections work. I saw that someone used some loctite on those fittings.

 

[Rttoys]

Here’s a couple of pics. Not sure exactly what you want.

I used liquid Teflon on the fittings.

yes, I cleaned up the fan wiring connectors. Those were just temporary.

 

[ToxicBill]

I was looking for the connections on both ends of the tunnel.

I did use teflon tape on the threads of the connectors going into the small radiator. Maybe I didn't use enough.

 

[JBINTX]

I was looking for the connections on both ends of the tunnel.

I did use teflon tape on the threads of the connectors going into the small radiator. Maybe I didn't use enough.

I have used the tape before as well. However, I think you get a better seal with a sealant from a tube. Use a generous amount. The plastic fittings are a little scary since you have to get them tight AND get them pointed in the right direction.
There were a few things I had to re-do more than once. Hopefully twice is all you will need.

 

[ToxicBill]

I've already done the main radiator twice, so I guess I can say I've touched both cooling systems twice.

Otherwise, any thoughts on the hose routing?

 

[Tinkles]

I have used the tape before as well. However, I think you get a better seal with a sealant from a tube. Use a generous amount. The plastic fittings are a little scary since you have to get them tight AND get them pointed in the right direction.
There were a few things I had to re-do more than once. Hopefully twice is all you will need.

I have had to reseal fittings because someone used the paste/goop instead of tape. I always use tape and I always apply it so it wont come undone while putting the fitting in.

 

[Rttoys]

I was looking for the connections on both ends of the tunnel.

I did use teflon tape on the threads of the connectors going into the small radiator. Maybe I didn't use enough.

Mine looks the same, except I didn’t use this 90* in the back. I routed the rubber hose to make more of a swoop to the pump (One less point of failure).

This is what I used for sealing the threads. https://www.permatex.com/products/t...high-temperature-thread-sealant/?locale=en_us It’s what I use at work on my commercial vehicles.

 

[ToxicBill]

This is what I used for sealing the threads. https://www.permatex.com/products/t...high-temperature-thread-sealant/?locale=en_us It’s what I use at work on my commercial vehicles.

That is some good stuff right there. Found some at o'reilly's. No leaks so far.

 

[Fozda]

We ditched the PVC pipes and just ran rubber hoses down the tunnel. Our pipes were super tight everywhere too and just couldn't get anything to work right. Running hoses made everything so much easier.

 

[95Blitz]

Have any of you guys dumped the DF heat exchanger and just used a larger one above the engine a fixed to the bars like the ZZP?
Link.

 

[Fozda]

Have any of you guys dumped the DF heat exchanger and just used a larger one above the engine a fixed to the bars like the ZZP?
Link.

I debated this route for a while but decided to just go with the duct kit to route fresh air over the DF supplied exchanger.

 

[ctuinstra]

Have any of you guys dumped the DF heat exchanger and just used a larger one above the engine a fixed to the bars like the ZZP?
Link.

Yeah. See our build. Lou Shadow Racing did the same thing.

This was during our dyno tuning session. Our first iteration was higher and completely vertical. This one is lower and lays down more. BTW, insiste on having the tuner put a fan on it during the tune! He wouldn’t listen to me and the IATs were off the chart without air movement.

 

[Tinkles]

Have any of you guys dumped the DF heat exchanger and just used a larger one above the engine a fixed to the bars like the ZZP?
Link.

I am going this route. I had a local fab shop add side pods to each side and am going to run an aftermarket Kawasaki KFX700 radiator in each for the heat exchangers.

 

[95Blitz]

I'm going with the stage 3 zzp kit, so when I order my DF kit i will have them leave the heat exchanger parts out.