[Shotimes] 2-core radiator in 94 SHO results

[ianf@eden.rutgers.edu]

In that case, I may as well dump my ATX overflow and get said generic 
one (if I ever do replace my rad)

Ian


> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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