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Old Sep 24, 2023 | 10:11 PM
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Front end cooling

Made the decision to mount an oil cooler given oil is lubricating/cooling the Vortech Supercharger.
The oil cooler is mounted on the driver side, in front of the AC condenser.
I was able to fit the shroud in place between the 4th gen washer fluid reservoir.
I recognize every open area between the shroud and coolers (oil, AC condenser, Radiator) needs to be sealed up to give the incoming air no other outlet then through the radiators.
My concern is stacking the oil cooler in front of the AC condenser and Radiator on the drivers side.
Won't the air take the easier route through the passenger side AC condenser & radiator versus the driver side which has the extra thickness of the Oil cooler?
I'm wondering if an air shroud is needed around the oil cooler to the driver side front air passage and or also an opening down to the air dam to force any air that enters that shroud through the oil cooler/AC condenser, radiator.
I welcome all suggestions..



Top of Oil cooler with shroud

Under car looking up into Oil cooler and AC condenser.

Under air dam, looking up.

Top looking down with shroud on

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Old Sep 25, 2023 | 11:40 AM
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Re: Front end cooling

We could all speculate about theories of air flow and cooling properties, but I recommend you just drive it and find out how well it works.

Nice installation. Clean, professional, and no crappy zip ties through the radiator.
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Old Nov 26, 2023 | 11:47 PM
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Re: Front end cooling

Final layout with Power Steering cooler and Filter added.
I added a plastic wall to separate the oil filter side from the passenger side steering cooler to force more air through the oil cooler.







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