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nape View Member Profile	Dec 30 2007, 03:33 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	What was the problem with the front breather the way it was setup with the radiator leaned forward? I was planning on doing that some time in the future but I'd like to know what trouble you ran into. Oh, and if you convert it to a CMC car and are willing to sell the rear Penskes cheap, let me know (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

NickS View Member Profile	Dec 31 2007, 06:22 AM Post #3
Does not play well with others Group: Advanced Members Posts: 287 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 164	QUOTE (nape @ Dec 30 2007, 10:33 AM) What was the problem with the front breather the way it was setup with the radiator leaned forward? I was planning on doing that some time in the future but I'd like to know what trouble you ran into. I'm not a 100% sure what the the problem was or if there was a problem at all to begin with. The radiator placement was a bit too far forward for my tastes tho. There wasn't a lot of 'crush' room up front with it laid out that way. I think its going to be a lot simpler to stand the radiator back up and put a bit more of a bumper in the front. QUOTE (nape @ Dec 30 2007, 10:33 AM) Oh, and if you convert it to a CMC car and are willing to sell the rear Penskes cheap, let me know (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) If it goes to CMC I most certainly won't close out the possibility of going back to AI so I'll hang onto the the AI stuff (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -- Nick

nape View Member Profile	Dec 31 2007, 08:56 PM Post #4
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	QUOTE (NickS @ Dec 31 2007, 12:22 AM) I'm not a 100% sure what the the problem was or if there was a problem at all to begin with. The radiator placement was a bit too far forward for my tastes tho. There wasn't a lot of 'crush' room up front with it laid out that way. I think its going to be a lot simpler to stand the radiator back up and put a bit more of a bumper in the front. Thanks for the info. When you go to put a stock core support back in the car, would you mind weighing it? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the fabrication time for the weight removal. I'd really appreciate it. QUOTE (NickS @ Dec 31 2007, 12:22 AM) If it goes to CMC I most certainly won't close out the possibility of going back to AI so I'll hang onto the the AI stuff (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -- Nick D'oh. Well, I had to try. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)

roadracetransam View Member Profile	Dec 31 2007, 10:55 PM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201	QUOTE (nape @ Dec 31 2007, 12:56 PM) QUOTE (NickS @ Dec 31 2007, 12:22 AM) I'm not a 100% sure what the the problem was or if there was a problem at all to begin with. The radiator placement was a bit too far forward for my tastes tho. There wasn't a lot of 'crush' room up front with it laid out that way. I think its going to be a lot simpler to stand the radiator back up and put a bit more of a bumper in the front. Thanks for the info. When you go to put a stock core support back in the car, would you mind weighing it? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the fabrication time for the weight removal. I'd really appreciate it. 26 Pounds not including core support to lights bracket, core support to fender/bumper brackets. All together around 28-30 pounds.

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NickS View Member Profile	Dec 29 2007, 02:29 AM Post #1
Does not play well with others Group: Advanced Members Posts: 287 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 164	(IMG:http://para.noid.org/motor01.jpg) It took me maybe 90 min to get the motor down and most of that was spent screwing around with pressure washing the bottom of the motor & car off. I also drained the power steering, oil and radiator before starting. There was about a gallon of water in the bottom of the crank case.