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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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First off, I've got the RE V Mount IC. Great kit and I'd buy it again but after installing H&R lowering springs, my power steering loop upfront was real low to the ground. I'm sure I could have done a little bendind and so forth but I got the bright idea to replace it with a power steering cooler.



It's almost done but here are progress pics. I hope it works when I'm finished!



The power steering cooler I bought here:

http://www.secureperformanceorder.c...&ProductID=1738



Here is a before photo of my low power steering cooler loop: (i'm parked on a hill and the Radiator is out so it's usually not this low but almost.

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Here are the pics of the new cooler installed. I'm having to wait on hooking up the left side. I ordered a 120 degree -6AN fitting to keep from putting a kink in the power steering line. On the right side, I just ran a straight brass fitting and extened the power steering line to match up. I really didn't need to put 2 clamps on but I had extras! I'm wasn't happy at how far down it hung until I put the radiator back in. I think it is going to work out nicely!



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Old Dec 14, 2004 | 03:30 AM
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interesting set up there mister



how is it???
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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I'll find out as soon as my -6 AN 120 deg elbow comes in...

After sitting the radiator back in, I think it's going to work great.
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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I saw that cooler at a performance shop and thought it'd be a great add to a V-mount set-up...Good Work!
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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very clever! I had to push and pull (cursing heavily along the way) the power steering lines for a long *** time before they were flush against the back of the fans.



Do you use the underpanel or leave it out?
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by naponome' date='Dec 14 2004, 06:11 PM
very clever! I had to push and pull (cursing heavily along the way) the power steering lines for a long *** time before they were flush against the back of the fans.



Do you use the underpanel or leave it out?



need to leave it out for the v-mount.
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FikseRxSeven' date='Dec 14 2004, 09:43 PM
need to leave it out for the v-mount.



I left my underpanel on but had to cut the front for the radiator...the rest of it fit decently though. check out the attachment.
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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cool thats some good custimisizinin
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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For now the under panel is off. I'm considering cutting it and putting it back on but I don't know yet.



I also just got my fitting in the mail so I'll take more pics tomorrow if I get time to work on it.
Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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Here is the finished product.



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