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Old 18-05-13, 03:44 PM   #104
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Right, i have hit a snag.

The issue is the 600 intercooler and rad setup.

Take a look at the Mk2 that was on ebay recently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mgzs-180-m...vip=true&rt=nc

You will notice if you zoom in that the top bracket does not fit any OE mounting holes, as such it has been drilled and self tapped on, and there is no bracket for the intercooler.

Also the bottom mounts don't line up either, again you could remove one mount move it over and again, drill and self tap it in place... or weld it ! but its not as neat as it could be imo.

But the biggest issue is AC related

The issue is the the exit of the boost pipe to TB points towards the inner wing, thus exiting directly below the receiver drier and fouling all AC pipes...

Really wanted to use the nearly new 600 rad too

The solution would appear (again) to be a diesel set up.

The intercooler may look the same, but its not, the boost hose exits in the other direction completely !

Ok so i would have to adapt or go after market for the boost pipes... but i would rather that and have a decent secure rad and space for the AC components...

Also i will have to lengthen the lower water hose, but i reckon i can manage that with an extra length of pipe and a join ( donor 420 hoses look promising).

I need to check out Noodles ZS thread again as he used diesel stuff.
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