VW/Audi 07K (2.5L 20V I5) Swap Thread
#1531
I finally got a drawing of the radiator and CAC assy. There are a couple of dimensions they need to adjust, and move the cooling ports to the left, but looks like it will work well.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
#1532
Rennlist Member
I finally got a drawing of the radiator and CAC assy. There are a couple of dimensions they need to adjust, and move the cooling ports to the left, but looks like it will work well.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
Is this designed, like you mentioned before, to put the intercooler where a 944 radiator normally goes, and mount the radiator further back? Are the 4 tabs sticking out of the radiator going to incorporate some isolator brackets to the chassis?
#1533
I finally got a drawing of the radiator and CAC assy. There are a couple of dimensions they need to adjust, and move the cooling ports to the left, but looks like it will work well.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
Is is anyone else interested in one, either rad, CAC or both? Any volume we can leverage will reduce the cost.
What are the specs on the radiator and intercooler? What hp will the intercooler support?
Also what will the price be for both?
I'm interested depending on how it mounts and the cost.
Brian
#1535
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Oil sump update
Mike and I (and the other boost brother, Zach) tacked the sump together last night and test fit it. So far so good. Hopefully will get it fully welded tomorrow. The pickup tube setup turned out really nice, IMO. I was able to put a bore scope in through the oil drain hole and snake it through a trap door to confirm the position is held off of the bottom of the pan by about 1/8” to 1/4” (it’s angled slightly).
#1536
Mike and I (and the other boost brother, Zach) tacked the sump together last night and test fit it. So far so good. Hopefully will get it fully welded tomorrow. The pickup tube setup turned out really nice, IMO. I was able to put a bore scope in through the oil drain hole and snake it through a trap door to confirm the position is held off of the bottom of the pan by about 1/8” to 1/4” (it’s angled slightly).
#1537
Holy cow, I knew it would be impressive, but knowing the finished product is just around the corner with a shiny powder coat & nice packaging.... This is so exciting! Following closely!!!
#1538
The upper ones can be used with an isolator to the bottom of the frame rail, but that may require welding in a nut on the car. The lower ones seem like the better option, as we would only need to weld an extension rearward on the stock 951 lower rad bracket on each side. Open to suggestions on that.
Price will depend on volume discount. I’m still looking at a few tweaks to the design to get the price down, but the complete system with sheet aluminum shroud and Spal fan was quoted to me $2800 for a one-off. If I can get the design a bit less complex and leverage a volume discount, would anyone buy in at $2000? Looking at what else is out there, 2-pass custom radiators for this much power are $800, custom intercoolers run $800, plus fan and shroud and mounting brackets, seems in the ballpark?
Bell Intercoolers in Texas.
But with my set of plans I can try and get quotes from others if anyone has a good suggestion. I’ve been turned down by a few others so far, but might give Griffin a try. I am trying to keep the cooling module all from one source which narrows down the options considerably.
Craig
#1541
Craig,
I could get behind that, would like to be down in the $1800 range but that's just me. Would need to see how it all works in the car and verify fitment but if it's a drop in solution I'm on board.
Also weren't you working on an AC bracket as well
Brian
I could get behind that, would like to be down in the $1800 range but that's just me. Would need to see how it all works in the car and verify fitment but if it's a drop in solution I'm on board.
Also weren't you working on an AC bracket as well
Brian
#1545
At one time I was going to put a Honda AC compressor in facing backward, in leiu of power steering. But since then I've changed my mind and I think I'm going to install an electic AC compressor. This gives better mounting options and allows those of you running power steering the option to keep with the pulley and pump in Alan and Mike's kit. Do a search for the RenCool MD18 compressor for what I have in mind.