[Shotimes] 2-core radiator in 94 SHO results

[Dave Kegel]

Kirk,

Since your battery is in the trunk, you can get a generic overflow bottle
from AutoZone and place it against the inner fender.  This works pretty
well.  The ATX reservoir is not a direct fit.  There's an A/C line in the
way, and the power steering reservoir will have to be relocated as well.
Not quite as simple as one would hope.

Dave Kegel
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From: "Ampman Audio" <ampman@ampmanaudio.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: July 23, 2003 12:02 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] 2-core radiator in 94 SHO results


> Thought I would shed light upon the issue I had installing a 2-core rad
from
> SHO Shop in my 94 MTX.
>
> The stock coolant reservoir bottle literally "barely" squeezes in the
> remaining area after the 2-core was installed. The bottom "tab" support on
> the bottle now rests on the lower frame area (as opposed to the specific
> niche in stock location). The top steel "Y" support no longer fits as the
> 2-core pushes everything out 3/4" or so. a few tie wraps and the bottle is
> more or less intact. I am sure with fabricated parts I could secure the
> bottle in this location with integrity...but I've opted to go with the ATX
> bottle system to ensure all remains in place.
>
> This reservoir issue should be handled when I retro fit a ATX coolant
bottle
> in the battery area. Its a $78 part but I think I have found a used
> one....should work fine, especially as my battery has been relocated to
the
> trunk.
>
> After replacing the thermostat (seems it went bad when I replaced the
> radiator)...all is well, running well and overall engine runs a bit
cooler.
> I wish SHO Shop had advised me more accurately about the reservoir issue
up
> front, would have saved me running around and too many hours sorting all
> this out. Tom at SHO Shop however was available, gracious and openly
> helpful...so overall no complaints.
>
> I also thank you folks for the help and the initial warning about this
> problem......I am now investigating engine performance options to further
> the cause. So far car has KN filter, Vortech Air mass meter...looking to
see
> what else is out there thats not too costly.
>
> Thanks
>
> K
>
>
> Kirk Neal
> Founder       Ampman Audio
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