Fitting BMC into MK2 zs180, radiator destroyed

[kkman]

Originally Posted by stamford

It is only a pain in the ar$e if it is not executed properly. It needs to be installed using the right pipes and length from throttle body to drop is key, it is not rocket science. Like I said mine's been in for some 5 years with no issues. MK1 and MK2 180's are identical under the bonnet.

Personally, I think MK1 and MK2 may be different. Searching on google and XPF,Found several cases. As I never had a MK1, so not quite sure.

This man sold the BMC-CDA induction kit due to......

http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?t=46884

Anyway, I think It can be fitted if u customize it, eg: triming the silicon hose?

Hope this help if people who own a MK2 considering buying a BMC CDA induction.

[Jay-ZS+]

Pretty sure engine bay there is no difference between mk1 and mk2 loads of people have bmc kits on a mk2

[Maxfly]

I have fitted my current mk2 with a bmc as well as the previous black mk2 i had, clearance was not an issue on either.
Do trial fits using just the filter and silicone elbow, get it sitting so it will not foul anything by either trimming the elbow with a sharp instrument or adjusting the position of the elbow on the throttle body, ensuring you still get a good seal all round, when you are happy with this bring in the metal bracket supplied and fix to slam panel and filter

[SticklesMickles]

I am assuming the rad brackets are different between mk1/mk2 as i had to cut my mk1 brackets down a bit to get the mk2 headlights to fit properly when i fitted the mk2 front end?



If the brackets are different then i would assume its possible the rad may sit in a slightly different place, but i doubt it moves by much.

[LozMachine]

That the aircon rad bracket? Radiator brackets are under the slam panel i think

[Zed Lee]

Mine is a mk2 and had no problems had it off and on a couple of times now.

[ZS]

I fitted the MK2 lights with no issues at all! no brackets cut and fully reversable should I want to!

[stamford]

Post #14 is that a 120? Doesn't look like a 180 rad.

[Ritchy]

theyre mechanically the same, it looked liek youd fitted the induction kit onto the original airbox pipe not the throttle body in another thread, hence how its too close n wrecked your radiator

[kkman]

cheers guy, be grateful

will find a performance garage to get these accessories and di it by myself again

Kai