slipps 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 whilst i am awaiting my 57mm alloy rad , i moked up my plans for my v mount intercooler with my old rad and new otomoto intercooler , it all looks like its gonna work and i must say looks sexy. radiator should be here wednesday , in the mean time ill be making up aluminum shrouds for the sides. hope u like. any commnets welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 looks good...very JDM! what made you use that setup vs a traditional vertical mount? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
togate 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 nice dude! jdm tyte y0! are you going to modify the bottom of your valance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) I presume you have a vented bonnet? Soooo many people V-Mount and don't have them. Which effectively eliminates the airs ability to pass through the IC. If not then you are making yourself a great interwarmer. If done right with a nice vented bonnet you will have bugger all lag though. Which is the main purpose of a V-mounted IC. Second purpose is to protect it from crap hitting it while competition drifting. Oh btw it looks like a great fit though. That IC will be perfect for the CA. No doubt the first E30 with a V-Mount in NZ. Edited March 7, 2008 by driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30BMA 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Any reason why you went for a CA18 rather than the usual SR20 conversion? Smaller/ Lighter/ Cheaper??? Ive heard they are still a very strong engine. IC setup lookin good, will keep it lookin like a sleeper without a big FMIC hangin out the front. Two thumbs up IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 Looks bloody sweet mate! gotta love the ca18det, great wee engines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 looking awsome man . it could be to early to tell but what power are you roughly looking at making Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slipps 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2008 looks good...very JDM! what made you use that setup v's a traditional vertical mount? i went v mount because the engine was set really far back in the engine bay and i like the concept and look. if done right can be way more affective than traditional way. Any reason why you went for a CA18 rather than the usual SR20 conversion? Smaller/ Lighter/ Cheaper??? Ive heard they are still a very strong engine. when i originally bought the car it had the CA in it. but i am happy with the CA , stronger iron block , cheaper to modifiy and only 15kg heavier than SR. a good head gasket is vital with the ca's thou also a bit more rev happy. looking awsome man . it could be to early to tell but what power are you roughly looking at makingAiming to make about 150kw at wheels.with a few more mods. im stripping everything and have been looking at carbon bonnets and boots. thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites