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9BASE3 11-24-2003 03:22 PM

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I know this is a tad corny, but I want to be a "little" different, and do a tad of reliability at the same time. I "aquired" a coolant reservoir and test mounted it in the engine bay, and was wondering if anyone can point out why this may or may not be a good idea, or spot to put it. Comments and criticism is welcome as always, as long as it's constructive. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



Also, is there a particular level at which it should be mounted? Like the AST, being at the top?

9BASE3 11-24-2003 03:25 PM

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rx7girltk 11-24-2003 04:25 PM

i like it. i think it should be at the level you have it height wise. that seems like a good height for it to flow down instead of having it have to flow up if it was mounted lower. maybe moving it foward more close to the side of the fans for extra cooling unless it gets some airflow there.

turbovr6 11-24-2003 04:30 PM

the reserve tank works on pressure/vaccum via the radiator cap, so mounting height is really not an issue like with the AST. It looks good there, go for it https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

turbovr6 11-24-2003 04:32 PM

oh and I spy some home depot hose coming off that tank with the breather behind the strut bar, https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

rx7girltk 11-24-2003 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by turbovr6' date='Nov 24 2003, 02:30 PM
the reserve tank works on pressure/vaccum via the radiator cap, so mounting height is really not an issue like with the AST. It looks good there, go for it https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

oo ok thanks for clearing that up. also 9base3 the best will be people asking what is that?

9BASE3 11-24-2003 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by rx7girltk' date='Nov 24 2003, 04:33 PM
oo ok thanks for clearing that up. also 9base3 the best will be people asking what is that?

They do that before I even open the hood!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.png

9BASE3 11-24-2003 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by turbovr6' date='Nov 24 2003, 04:32 PM
oh and I spy some home depot hose coming off that tank with the breather behind the strut bar, https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

Yeah yeah yeah.... lol



I decided to vent the Crankcase to a catchcan... No real reason, just avoiding a little smoke https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



I'll run braided lines... You know me. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

BoOsTin FD 11-24-2003 06:23 PM

that looks nice man https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png. Any idea on when the engine is going in?

9BASE3 11-24-2003 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by BoOsTin FD' date='Nov 24 2003, 06:23 PM
that looks nice man https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png. Any idea on when the engine is going in?

Well, I was hoping this week, but the clutch isn't here yet... Soon as that get's here, motor goe's back in. I gotta get ready.. Steve Kan will be here in Feb if we're lucky.. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

andynogo 11-24-2003 07:43 PM

Hmm, I'm just a bit conerned that all the polished bits in the front of the car will reflect heat and build up temperatures in there leading to overheating.......... https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



You ricer!



I'm just jealous, really.

andynogo 11-24-2003 07:45 PM

Sorry, you asked for contructive comments, didn't you.



As long as the height is set right (above the rad) it should be fine.

j9fd3s 11-24-2003 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by turbovr6' date='Nov 24 2003, 02:30 PM
the reserve tank works on pressure/vaccum via the radiator cap, so mounting height is really not an issue like with the AST. It looks good there, go for it https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

yah i agree it looks good!

rxrotary2_7 11-24-2003 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Nov 24 2003, 10:43 PM
I'll run braided lines... You know me. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

i really created a monster didnt i? LOL.

twinturborx7pete 11-24-2003 11:34 PM

looks like it could possibly get in the way of the A/C and PWR steering pumps...

Fd3BOOST 11-25-2003 05:38 AM

Will your car be done in this century? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

rfreeman27 11-25-2003 06:17 AM


Originally Posted by twinturborx7pete' date='Nov 25 2003, 01:34 AM
looks like it could possibly get in the way of the A/C and PWR steering pumps...

There is No AC or PS on justins car.


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