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Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Anyone know how close I can mount my front oil cooler to the fiberglass body without causing heat related damage? I plan on mounting my cooler horizontally right behind the body.

I'll try and do a mock setup today and take a photo.

1/6/1310:19 AM

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Terry Nuckels'04 JPS Speedster NorCal

Ron, I have my exhaust tip within 1/4" of the fiberglass. In fact, I cut the fiberglass to fit the profile of the tip. No burn, no melt in 5+ years.

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Good to know, Terry. Here's a photo of where the oil cooler will be mounted. I will have brackets in the front, so the cooler will end up around 1/4 to 1/2" from the body.

I'll also fabricate a scoop, so air is forced into the cooler fins.

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1/6/131:41 PM

You shouldn't have any heat issues. Of course if you don't want to worry, there's always adhesive heat shield: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CEM3O0/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

1/6/139:14 PM

That's a better setup than having it hang down in the front of the car.

1/8/135:40 AM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Yes, if I had it lower it would only be a matter of time until it got whacked.

1/8/135:08 PM

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