Digi7ech

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I tried searching. I know that yellow FC w/ FC2k kit has a custom tray but couldn't find it.

Well here in AZ they have said this weekend will hit 113 degrees.
YEAH! Like I'm looking forward to this ****.

So I'm going over my cooling system with a fine tooth comb.

I've already got a koyo but want to maximize the air flow.

I will be replacing the top panels with a CF or aluminum cover panel.

I also want to try and fab up an undertray or just ducting for the radiator to help seal up spots where air can escape past the radiator.

Have any pics of the above mentioned under tray or ideas? or mods/pics?

Thx

eriksseven

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Would the stock undertray fit? Or are you looking for something even better?

speed_monkey

The stock plastic peices in front of the radiator will work alot better than just a flat cf or aluminum peice. With that big flat part you have a big gap and the air gets turbulent (sp?)

Icemark

this is the stock set up (note that the aero panel is not shown to size):

hondahater

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just got an under belly tray today from a friend of mine. Will be installing it tomorrow. NOw to find the guy that was making that top radiator tray for pretty cheap. I've got the same problems as you man. I think it got upwards of about 98* here today and my oil temps where somewhere around 220-225 so now I'm doing the same thing. Is it true if you have a fmic that blocking the scoop helps alot?

Stanello

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I think that yellow fc is Higgi's

BklynRX7

if your looking for the guy who makes the cheap AL cutouts for infront of the radiator his name is whiteseven and he has a website but i dont know what it is anymore. I think he still sells on ebay.

604Ryder

would removing those aero panels effect the preformance of the car dramaticaly? cause i think im missing a few

ddub

White_Seven

Here's his site http://www.snyper.net/RX-7/Waterjet/index.htm

speed_monkey

They help alot, so i would try to locate some.

rbpoweredfc

i am miossing all of mine i ripped them off over thrill hill

staticguitar313

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i just acuired the stock front airdam for free, but now i need to collect the nuts 'n bolts to install it. Corey if your looking for a stock plastic airdam TJ a.k.a. Nitropowered on our local board might still have one or two at the shop where he works, should drop him a PM

Digi7ech

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I have one. I am trying to improve it.

I hit 1/2 on my temp guage today just driving down the street.

hondahater

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thanks guys for the info, I found that same info yesterday and went ahead and bought one. in yalls opinion what do you think of the uper radiator block off plate he has? You know the one that you put on with a hole for a sending unit for a water temp guage? Thanks again guys.

604Ryder

ive seen somewhere a aluminum undertrat panel that someone made .... would installing one of those be an improvement over the stock piece? i figure why buy a stock piece if u can spend the money (and time) and get something better.

ddub

It's only better if it is designed properly and is as aerodynamic as the stock piece while properly directing airflow. Can you do that yourself? It's harder than it seems really.

hondahater

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I just tried putting the stock under belly tray on yesterday and my intercooler and piping are in the way. I guess I'm going to have to modify it to fit around the piping and intercooler.

Icemark

Time to break out the heat gun.

Digi7ech

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I will probably leave the stock under tray on. I might add some paneling to help direct flow though.
You know. get rid of all those holes and places air can escape through.

I am currently have way through making a template for the upper radiator panel. I don't have the stock intake system anymore so that extra ducting is useless.

I might fab up a aluminum fan shroud as well and install my 2900 cfm Finger chopper fan. I'm going to try anything I can to get temps down.
::==:: I already know the stock fan is the ****. I know from experience. BUT I am going to see if an E-fan will be able to help at idle situations.

hondahater

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lol, you guessed it Fun job but I got it to work today! The oil temps haven't gotten quite as high yet so I think it may have worked, I will test more extensively tomorrow. oh and digi what would you think would be the best thing to block the holes with? duck tape??

Digi7ech

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I was thinking of using small sheets of aluminum riveted or screwed in place and foam weather stripping to seal.

hondahater

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hum.....good thinking. I'm thinking duck tape myself. Probably hold just as long, lol.