KoHeartsGPA Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Good choice! And please tell me you're not going to use the old radiator....that's got serious contamination... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Good choice! And please tell me you're not going to use the old radiator....that's got serious contamination... I've flushed it a ton. Then soaked in CLR, then flushed it more. It should be fine now... I did however see a Koyo someone posted in their thread.. looks like a direct bolt in and can use the stock fan with shroud. Not sure what is needed to adapt the shroud though.. I'll keep watching the thread. I might have to go that route later on down the line if the engine still wants to run hot. Then that would mean, the radiator is just not able to keep up. As for contamination though.. I think the source was the engine. We'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 That engine was looks like some filled it with chocolate milk . 1 Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Koyo will bolt right in with a shroud and no modifications. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Koyo will bolt right in with a shroud and no modifications. Don't tell me that..... lol Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I've flushed it a ton. Then soaked in CLR, then flushed it more. It should be fine now... I did however see a Koyo someone posted in their thread.. looks like a direct bolt in and can use the stock fan with shroud. Not sure what is needed to adapt the shroud though.. I'll keep watching the thread. I might have to go that route later on down the line if the engine still wants to run hot. Then that would mean, the radiator is just not able to keep up. As for contamination though.. I think the source was the engine. We'll see. Koyo will bolt right in with a shroud and no modifications. Completely FALSE....... It's gonna need spacers just like the Champion.....about 8mm.... .....to clear the lip on the front clip....... .........other than that it bolts in..... If you use spacers bigger than that there's a chance the lower hose will hit the alternator pulley..... The Koyo is waaaaaay better quality than the champion......... 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Completely FALSE....... It's gonna need spacers just like the Champion.....about 8mm.... .....to clear the lip on the front clip....... .........other than that it bolts in..... If you use spacers bigger than that there's a chance the lower hose will hit the alternator pulley..... The Koyo is waaaaaay better quality than the champion......... It's snug... but looks like enough room. 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Completely FALSE....... It's gonna need spacers just like the Champion.....about 8mm.... .....to clear the lip on the front clip....... .........other than that it bolts in..... If you use spacers bigger than that there's a chance the lower hose will hit the alternator pulley..... The Koyo is waaaaaay better quality than the champion......... Correct, you need about 8mm spacers, don't think about it, just get the Koyo, it'll give you piece of mind and your L20b will love you, aluminum radiators cool the engine faster than old fashioned radiators, plus you'll completely get rid of your rust in water issue. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 new throw out bearing collar installed.. clutch is back. One more solid day and I'll be firing this engine. 2 Quote Link to comment
Atomic Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 new throw out bearing collar installed.. clutch is back. One more solid day and I'll be firing this engine. You better post some videos about it B) 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 You better post some videos about it B) yes this Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Had a little bit of time today... So the L16 down pipe wouldn't clear the engine. I had to hammer some flat spots in the pipe. Good news is it clears now. Bad news is I fucked the gasket up beyond usability. So I'll stop for tonight and get a new gasket tomorrow. So close... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Just testing out my other hood. Looks okay, but I like the original better on this car. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Craig, I can come over and help you out when I get back from Albany later today, I'll shoot you a txt when I'm on my way home.... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 That would be sweeeet! I'm going to start working on it again after I get back from the gym. Gonna try to find an exhaust gasket in town somewhere also. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Gasket acquired. Gonna try to get this thing fired today.. baring no issues. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Gasket acquired. Gonna try to get this thing fired today.. baring no issues. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Call me, bro, got some issues with truck so I'm running behind... Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Draker pulling out of garage. Draker: 4 Quote Link to comment
Atomic Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 It's alive! :w00t: 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Working on the oil pan still. http://drakers.pl510.info Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) old gasket removed: Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker Quote Link to comment
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