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'''300zxturboftw:''' (2016-07-07 03:48:27)

So with the 3 core radiators it's a bit tougher to get 2.5" pipe over the radiator. Given that I've had to drop the radiator down about 1" from it's original position (45* to about 37* from ground). I'm assuming this won't drastically change things, I will just have to duct it better or should I even worry?

Here's what it looks like currently…will need to lower radiator another 1/2" or so. IMG957255.jpg IMG954917.jpg

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'''nismo kid:''' (2016-07-07 04:23:21)

Well I run the exact radiator in stock location. I run a 3" diameter tube between the radiator & body. It took very minor modification. (removed the bracket for the factory fan shroud) Here's the best pics I could find of my setup( that I already uploaded). These was taken during the fabrication process. As long as the air is directed nicely to the radiator you'll be fine. I personally wouldn't worry too much about it.

[archived image: IMG_0292.jpg]

[archived image: IMG_0294.jpg]

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'''nismo kid:''' (2016-07-07 04:33:25)

I just went out to the garage & took a current pic. The body/headlight bucket was not modified. As you can see there's still room even with the 3" diameter tubing. So If angle bothers you enough, this is another ave to consider.

[archived image: 20160706_232731.jpg]

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'''300zxturboftw:''' (2016-07-07 05:04:44)

Looks good and seems like it would have been the right set up for me but my intercooler is actually same side. Although, now I'm ordering a 2.5" wiggins clamp for my turbo =)

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'''nismo kid:''' (2016-07-07 06:31:54)

{{Quote|user=300zxturboftw|Looks good and seems like it would have been the right set up for me but my intercooler is actually same side. Although, now I'm ordering a 2.5" wiggins clamp for my turbo =)}}

Thanks. What I did will work on either side of the radiator. But I'd just run it how it currently sits. Wiggins are super nice. Good luck on the build[archived image: cool.png]

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'''Axel kain:''' (2016-07-08 02:53:02)

I did 2.5in over the same rad, just ovaled the pipe a bit where the bumper upper support brace goes across is all.

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'''88sinZ:''' (2016-07-08 04:17:58)

Those wire clamps though.....

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