Mr Plow

Hi all,

Has anyone done up and over the radiator intercooler piping at 2.5" diameter - specifically the intake side?

I'm guessing there will be some dropping and pushing back on the radiator position, cutting the radiator cross member and bonnet reinforcement but wanted to know if anyone has done it without too many other compromises and if they have pictures?

Many thanks in advance.

Mr.P

Mudflap

Mr. Plow yeah that's my name, that name again, it's Mr. Plow.

I'm also interested in this idea. I'm certain someone has done it.

tekno

mine is 2 inch on the hot side and 2.5 inch on the cold side, there's some pics of it in this thread: https://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo...r-done-102897/

Mr Plow

Thank you Tekno - Is the cold side 90 bend squeezed by the bonnet closing - did you have to ream out the bracing on the bonnet underside to get the clearance?

tekno

yes, i had to cut the bonnet reinforcement on both side of the bends so it won't press on the silicone hoses.

96Miata!

Not sure it can be done. If you don't mind timing the hood it may be possible but on the nb's i've seen people usually go through the factory cut hole in the drivers side.