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show me your header tanks please.
lotusmadandy - 13/1/12 at 06:48 PM

I am just finishing off the plumbing on my blacktop
install in my Indy and need the help of the masses please.On my silvertop
the header tank was on the bulkhead,this placed the filler cap above the
thermostat housing.

I am planing to mount my intercooler on the scuttle so want to fit the headertank
in the nose.The problem with my current header is that with it mounted as high as possible
it is only just level with the thermostat housing.

Do we think that it will be ok at this level,or should i look for a shallower tank?
Any help will be appreciated and photos of current set ups will be even better.

Thanks in advance

Andy

daniel mason - 13/1/12 at 06:54 PM

can the intercooler not go in the nose and the header tank on the scuttle? making it the highest piont in cooling system. or like most,are you limited for space?

lotusmadandy - 13/1/12 at 07:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
can the intercooler not go in the nose and the header tank on the scuttle? making it the highest piont in cooling system. or like most,are you limited for space?





Exactly.

The only place i can fit the cooler is on the scuttle.I cannot get the cooler and ducting into the
nose without cutting holes everwhere.Hence i need ideas for my header tank.

Andy

steve m - 13/1/12 at 07:14 PM

Mines in a box under the bench, but i can post a pic if you want ?


I dont use one on my xflow setup

steve

austin man - 13/1/12 at 07:33 PM

Putting the cooler at the back will have litte benefit it needs to be in a flow of cool air really to get any benefit, the bulkhead area will attract nothing but heat

lotusmadandy - 13/1/12 at 07:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Mines in a box under the bench, but i can post a pic if you want ?


I dont use one on my xflow setup

steve




Yes please Steve,pics of any alternatives are most welcome.
Do you happen to know what car it is from?

Andy

lotusmadandy - 13/1/12 at 07:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by austin man
Putting the cooler at the back will have litte benefit it needs to be in a flow of cool air really to get any benefit, the bulkhead area will attract nothing but heat



Plans are afoot to duct cool air to the bottom of the cooler and out through the bonnet vents.
There realy is no other choice of sites to fit it.

Andy

daniel mason - 13/1/12 at 08:37 PM

What about flaring the side pannels and fitting low down under inlet manifold in air flow

lotusmadandy - 13/1/12 at 09:02 PM

I did think of doing that but it is very tight
for space on the inlet side.the plenum,master cylinder
and steering shaft takd up most of the available
space.

Andy

SausageArm - 13/1/12 at 09:54 PM

You'd be suprised what you can squeeze into the nose cone Andy

It's a different car I know but here's the intercooler, oil cooler and radiator at the front of my Mac#1



i'll give you a shout when I get home from this job, come round for a look if you like, and a run out if the weathers nice!

Here's my current header tank





daniel mason - 13/1/12 at 10:32 PM

surely they cant be getting enough cold air flow to keep that beast cool? one of my favourite builds ive followed.
wouldnt like your silicone hose bill though!

wylliezx9r - 14/1/12 at 08:22 AM

What's the prop angle like leaving the engine on the Mac 1, it looks like the engine is not parallel with the center line of the car ?

tul214 - 14/1/12 at 08:42 AM

Plenty of pictures here if it helps?

...and Caterham put them at the front;
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[Edited on 14/1/12 by tul214]

Bumble - 14/1/12 at 09:30 AM

Theres a folder in my photo archive cunningly named "Header Tank" that shows how I mounted mine. Works a treat!!
HTH,
Matt

[Edited on 14/1/12 by Bumble]

lotusmadandy - 15/1/12 at 07:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Bumble
Theres a folder in my photo archive cunningly named "Header Tank" that shows how I mounted mine. Works a treat!!
HTH,
Matt

[Edited on 14/1/12 by Bumble]



Thats just what i was looking for,thanks Matt.

And thanks for the help/advice from everyone else.

Andy

stevegough - 15/1/12 at 06:34 PM

Here you are - a few more in my archive under 'engine ancilleries'