Originally Posted by
Micky
The frontmount intercooler blocking the rad is the biggest cause of high water temps on a rst.If you trim the leading edge off the bottom cross member,and then lower the front mount, it will then leave a gap at the top,which lets more air get to the rad.Also running a rad in the water feed to the turbo will help,as will an oil cooler.But remember,wherever you fit these extra rads,they have to be upright with air passing THROUGH them.I've seen too many oil coolers fitted in engine bays of rst's,bolted to the inner wing at a 45 degree angle!!!!!
I've just taken a look at the intercooler i can see what you mean think I'll give that a go at the weekend I even thought about holes putting holes in the bonnet where the ford badge is, granted i don't think it will look pretty so I'm unsure lol.
mmmmm I've fitted my oil cooler drivers side behind the bumper I've put holes in the bumper so there's plenty of air flow but...................its at a 45 degree angle
Have you still got your escort m8? last time I think I saw it was rs national day two or three years ago.