Custom Radiator & Coolant Re-Route

Custom Radiator & Coolant Re-Route http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html M-Tuned/Flyin’ Miata coolant re-route with custom designed all-aluminum radiator fabricated by Howe Racing. Integral oil cooler will use Earl’s sandwich plate and -10AN lines made from Aeroquip Startlite hose. BLOG POST HERE. IMG_0621 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#0 dfad833b-5deb-4ace-8728-585e722119a4 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0621.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0621.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The large aluminum block replaces the stock water housing on the back of the head.  There brass NPT plug is capping off the port usually used to feed the heater core.  No heat for the race car.  The aluminum tube to the right is actually a remote thermostat housing.  Nice part.</p></div></div> IMG_0624 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#3 a1573a8d-953a-45ae-b99f-43ca7b63d6ed http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0624.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0624.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0625</p></div></div> From left to right: Re-route’s aluminum water block Re-route’s hose adapter (screws into aluminum water block) Stock water block with stock temp sensor installed Inside the box: re-route’s stock thermostat housing block-off plate and re-route’s in-line thermostat housing. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#5 4eb4e73e-2019-4117-868f-3c3e6b1e1b99 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0626.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0626.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">From left to right:<br/>Re-route’s aluminum water block<br/></p><p class="Caption">Re-route’s hose adapter (screws into aluminum water block)<br/></p><p class="Caption">Stock water block with stock temp sensor installed<br/></p><p class="Caption">Inside the box: re-route’s stock thermostat housing block-off plate and<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">re-route’s in-line thermostat housing.</p></div></div> The big re-route block replaces the small block (on the right with blue tape on it) http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#6 52430192-6404-401b-b5cc-c20208aad6a9 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0627.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0627.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The big re-route block replaces the small block (on the right with blue tape on it)</p></div></div> The 2-piece thermostat housing is very nicely made. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#7 1dab98cd-1868-48f5-9fcc-59e284c6dfb4 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0628.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0628.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The 2-piece thermostat housing is very nicely made.</p></div></div> There is an awesome metal fabricator next to Les’ shop. I forget the name of the fabricator’s shop, but the owner’s name is Pete. Pete makes some high-quality stuff and pays attention to the details. I asked Pete to make a bracket for the radiator. Just noticed...new engine on the left, old on the right! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#8 76c1e803-52f9-425c-963c-c8f419a4b35b http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0629.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0629.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">There is an awesome metal fabricator next to Les’ shop.  I forget the name of the fabricator’s shop, but the owner’s name is Pete.  Pete makes some high-quality stuff and pays attention to the details.  I asked Pete to make a bracket for the radiator.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">Just noticed...new engine on the left, old on the right!</p></div></div> The bracket attached to the radiator will allow the stock mounting points to be used. The large holes will allow cool air to get to the air box. The series of holes in the bracket will allow it to look awesome. Nice touch, Pete! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#9 6329a360-c573-45cf-9b32-a4516c9ee58c http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0630.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0630.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The bracket attached to the radiator will allow the stock mounting points to be used.  The large holes will allow cool air to get to the air box.  The series of holes in the bracket will allow it to look awesome.  Nice touch, Pete!</p></div></div> One picture is never enough. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#10 e5617cc9-3ade-444c-a28e-960cc078b2f5 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0631.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0631.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">One picture is never enough.</p></div></div> I do not know why Pete scolloped the front edge of the bracket, but it sure does look cool and I suppose it is a bit lighter too. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#11 01239619-daae-48f9-8271-6af7b9bffb06 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0632.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0632.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I do not know why Pete scolloped the front edge of the bracket, but it sure does look cool and I suppose it is a bit lighter too.</p></div></div> One of these things is not like the other... http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#12 bdc8247a-9986-4f67-97d3-e9ff98f6c805 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0633.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0633.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_30"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">One of these things is not like the other...</p></div></div> Holy radiator. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route.html#13 4fc399dd-93e6-4633-9241-45c31b0b61db http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0634.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Custom_Radiator_%26_Coolant_Re-Route_files/Media/IMG_0634.jpg?derivative=micro

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