Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 1984 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:21 am Post subject:
great news speedy though by the sounds of it you may need to change your name I'm sure some taller gears will give you a descent top end and better MPG.
Keep us updated on how it goes and how your cooling performs in your sticky climate.
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 8 Location: Dallas, Texas USA
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:
Thanks guys, I am definitely going to seal up the rad. I have read back over your posts about airflow and while the cooling is no problem at all in the current near-freezing temps, I'm sure it will be a challenge this summer. As you may have noticed, I "mounted" the rad with rubber stoppers as I am anticipating things may need to be changed and wanted to avoid drilling holes until I find a workable solution. I will get it solved one way or another, and I will post a running diatribe for your amusement.
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 8 Location: Dallas, Texas USA
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:
Just wanted to drop in and say that I am now seeing 18psi of boost. I can now say my name with a straight face again! There are some updates on the web page if anyone is interested.
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 8 Location: Dallas, Texas USA
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:33 am Post subject:
Well, I gave up on the engine compartment rads and put them under the floor. I know some of you told me I would have problems, and you were right of course. I anticipated trouble too, but what really doomed that effort was the lack of space in the engine compartment. After over a year of slicing my knuckles on the radiator fins and fan blades, along with the realization that I was going to have to add lots of sheet metal ducting to the already crowded engine compartment AND cut some kind of holes in the engine lid or body panels, I threw in the towel. I still think it is possible but I needed to pick up the pace on this bus so I can get camping before my kids leave for college. I think I will try again one day with some old rustybus that I can carve up without guilt - a bus that I don't have to keep running reliably if I don't feel like it. Maybe when I retire.
Anyway, if you want to see the details of the under-floor rads, which are not all that different from what some others have done, check out pages 6 and 7:
Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 992 Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject:
I know what you mean about the bleeding and grazed knuckles! I was always scraping mine on my rads when they were in the back-you'll love all the extra space you get around the engine too, once they're gone, you end up with an engine which is super easy to work on as you have loads of access. _________________ www.faltownskateboards.com
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though by the sounds of it you may need to change your name 
I'm sure some taller gears will give you a descent top end 
and better MPG.
I know what you mean about the bleeding and grazed knuckles! I was always scraping mine on my rads when they were in the back-you'll love all the extra space you get around the engine too, once they're gone, you end up with an engine which is super easy to work on as you have loads of access. 
