Eurocharged H/E Install Question
I'm installing a E/C heat exchanger and I've got everything positioned where it belongs but now I'm not sure how to best attach the trans cooler to the bottom of the new H/E without damaging it. I remember seeing a couple people talking about how they did theirs, but I can't find them now... Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!
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I drilled out the existing brackets and reused them. I drilled into the HE very carefully, using stainless steel rivets and installed it back in the same place. It makes the bumper bulge alittle, but not bad. A front lip will cover it up completely.
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We use Zip ties on each side of the H/E for the Oil cooler to sit below the H/E. I belive the E/C H/E has a threaded nipple on the bottom of it for the cooler for it to thead in. Maybe Jake will chime in. All aftermarket H/Es seem to have a little bulge on the Stock E55 Bumper. Ours, E/C Etc. Unless you have a lip or an E63 conversion will it not be completly non noticable.
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Originally Posted by RedBullJnky
(Post 5340544)
I drilled out the existing brackets and reused them. I drilled into the HE very carefully, using stainless steel rivets and installed it back in the same place. It makes the bumper bulge alittle, but not bad. A front lip will cover it up completely.
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+1 for what redbulljnky said, don't use zip ties ur not working on a dodge neon :smash: make the install a Quality one :y
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why not mount it behind the H/E?
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Thanks for the quick replies and the pics.... I'll try to drill out the old brackets and get it mounted up like RedBullJnky's illustration.
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I've done two, and in both cases, just drilled out the lower portion (carefully) and used some very sort sheet metal screws
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Yes, very carefully. I used a drill bit stopper on mine. If you go to far that HE is garbage. I did mine in my front driveway and have zero issues. Good luck to you!
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Originally Posted by RedBullJnky
(Post 5340633)
Yes, very carefully. I used a drill bit stopper on mine. If you go to far that HE is garbage.
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I also drilled out my brackets and riveted them to the HE. just be very careful when measuring and drilling.
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So I finaly got the install wrapped up and love the look of that BIG h/e peering out through the black grill! I didn't realize that I would have to dremel out the two center mounting brackets on the bumper but it wasn't that big a deal. Got the tranny cooler all riveted in place and although it gives her a bit of a fat lip, I think it's a prety good trade off...
Thanks for the help guys! http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...ickem-1/HE.jpg |
is there a good retrofit tranny cooler that could be implemented up higher - say in front of the main radiator?
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I have my EC IC sitting on a shelf, gotta get this mod in, Any tips on airing the system out after fitting?
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Originally Posted by Alps
(Post 5355455)
I have my EC IC sitting on a shelf, gotta get this mod in, Any tips on airing the system out after fitting?
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Nice! The fat lip is a small price to pay for a nice big H/E :y WELL done!!
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