Solution for Peakboost FTW manifold and radiator hose
Jul 21, 2008, 04:52 PM
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Solution for Peakboost FTW manifold and radiator hose
I'm planning my first HPDE at Road Atlanta with the Peakboost FTW GT3076R. My major concern is how close the upper radiator hose is to the manifold. Anybody track their Peakboost FTW kit? Any issues with melting the radiator hose? Any good solutions?
The hard pipe kits I've seen won't fit with the Peakboost FTW. What might work is a 90 deg silicon hose right off the radiator into a custom hard pipe. Any other suggestions?
The hard pipe kits I've seen won't fit with the Peakboost FTW. What might work is a 90 deg silicon hose right off the radiator into a custom hard pipe. Any other suggestions?
Jul 21, 2008, 04:58 PM
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I don't think so. The straight section off the radiator looks too long.
The only other option I've seen so far is the CBRD radiator, but that's $500.
The only other option I've seen so far is the CBRD radiator, but that's $500.
Jul 21, 2008, 05:36 PM
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. Straight hose no clearance issues to deal with
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The previous owner tracked the car quite a bit and told me the stock radiator was more than sufficient to handle the heat of track days, even here in the southeast. I would rather not spend the extra money for a radiator if I don't need.
Thanks for all the advice. I may end up buying the CBRD if I don't find a less expensive solution that works.
Thanks for all the advice. I may end up buying the CBRD if I don't find a less expensive solution that works.
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You could always ride with it the way it is , I would keep an extra hose + coolant with you lol.
But like everyone else said CBRD Radiator. Im fixing to purchase one myself.
But like everyone else said CBRD Radiator. Im fixing to purchase one myself.
Jul 21, 2008, 06:56 PM
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Good idea on the gold foil. A friend and I had discussed it also for the valve cover since it is so close to the manifold. I live in Nascar country, so there are a few race shops nearby that probably carry the foil.