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Flicktitty · 01-19-2010, 01:09 PM

hey guy's i'm going to be doing some ducting over the winter on the 2jz coupe.

I was just looking for some ideas as to how or what you did to your car's and if the car runs and cooler?

what would be the best material to use? just a thin piece of sheet metal or some sort of thin aluminum sheet.

here are a few pic's I've found through doing some searching.

please post your setups or techniques.

Flicktitty · 01-19-2010, 06:53 PM

no one has anything else to ad to this?

bluecb7 · 01-19-2010, 11:36 PM

It would be easier to help you if you posted a less vague description rather than just "ducting". What are you looking to run the ducting to, brakes, engine compartment, a fluid cooler (oil, ps, etc.). Not trying to be an ass, but just a thought.

As far as brakes, you can run a naca duct in the bumper, weld a piece tubing to the dust shield, and connect the duct to the tubing with some high-temp hose. Check out Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies - Home Page for the ducts and hosing.

For the engine compartment there's always a hood scoop, though it can look like crap if not done right, or the more extreme like the s13 that you have pictured. And there is always the hood lift mod, where you space up the back of the hood from the hinges, but too me that just makes the hood look like it doesn't fit right.

And the s14 that you pictured is a making a front splitter which is more of an aerodynamic upgrade. Again I don't mean to, or want to, sound like an ass, but just saying.

*dawagarage* · 01-26-2010, 09:13 AM

i agree it would help if you stated what is it that you are trying to duct air to... however thank you so far for your initial contributions, some of those pictures are sexy.

& yes front splitters have more of an aerodynamic aspect w/ the whole low/high air pressure blah blah, but they would also help cooling capabilities of the radiator/oil coolers/ etc much in the same way that those 'radiator panels' do. 2 benefits in one upgrade. yay.

Flicktitty · 01-27-2010, 09:40 AM

i geuss i made the thread for any kind of ducting that s-chassis guy's do.

the ducting i am looking for is more-less for cooling of the radiator/oil/trans coolers.

also from what i remember the Green S14 splitter is used for cooling.

ZilviaKid · 03-04-2010, 12:27 PM

bump

i want to see some more ducting stuff.

preferably on s13's with pig noses

JK2005 · 03-05-2010, 03:16 PM

i wonder how Tien feels about there new product!

*dawagarage* · 07-22-2010, 01:49 PM

i know there are a lot of ingenious folks on zilvia so im disappointed no one else has contributed. i just found this, in regards to brake cooling. its a mustang, but its the same principle. DIY Brake Cooling Duct Fabrication - MustangForums.com
i also found these awesome write ups that i think everyone in the world should read!
Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 1
Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 2
Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 3

efficient radiator shroud tips

vbgambini · 04-20-2011, 08:32 AM

Id like to see a write up on that S14. Im having overheating problems and would like to make my own panels underneath the car. I would like to know what material you used, how you mounted it, etc..thanks

vbgambini · 05-06-2011, 12:16 PM

Anyone????

Kingbaby · 07-03-2011, 09:22 AM

set the example....just use ideas from other platforms

still a car...

codyace · 07-04-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vbgambini

Id like to see a write up on that S14. Im having overheating problems and would like to make my own panels underneath the car. I would like to know what material you used, how you mounted it, etc..thanks

Buy the stock under tray stuff and go from there if you don't have time.

No reason a stock setup should be overheating like you're saying.

bullfrogg0 · 07-04-2011, 09:47 PM

I had to do something similar to that green senior when I had my sr due to the fmic being out too far. Piece of aluminum sheet metal hidden under the car connecting the underside of the fmic to the core support. Prolly do the same with the 2j between the core support and the bumper if it shows signs of running hot

01-19-2010, 01:09 PM	#1
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	S-Chassis ducting thread hey guy's i'm going to be doing some ducting over the winter on the 2jz coupe. I was just looking for some ideas as to how or what you did to your car's and if the car runs and cooler? what would be the best material to use? just a thin piece of sheet metal or some sort of thin aluminum sheet. here are a few pic's I've found through doing some searching. please post your setups or techniques. __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

01-19-2010, 06:53 PM	#2
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	no one has anything else to ad to this? __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

01-27-2010, 09:40 AM	#5
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	i geuss i made the thread for any kind of ducting that s-chassis guy's do. the ducting i am looking for is more-less for cooling of the radiator/oil/trans coolers. also from what i remember the Green S14 splitter is used for cooling. __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

03-04-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 32 Posts: 1,440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bump i want to see some more ducting stuff. preferably on s13's with pig noses __________________ 1989 Nissan 240sx - Hatch - Sr 2006 Honda Ruckus - Fat & Low

07-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
dawagarage Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 36 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i know there are a lot of ingenious folks on zilvia so im disappointed no one else has contributed. i just found this, in regards to brake cooling. its a mustang, but its the same principle. DIY Brake Cooling Duct Fabrication - MustangForums.com i also found these awesome write ups that i think everyone in the world should read! Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 1 Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 2 Undertrays, spoilers & vents pt 3 efficient radiator shroud tips Last edited by dawagarage; 07-22-2010 at 08:17 PM.. Reason: additional information

01-19-2010, 11:36 PM	#3
bluecb7 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: usa Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It would be easier to help you if you posted a less vague description rather than just "ducting". What are you looking to run the ducting to, brakes, engine compartment, a fluid cooler (oil, ps, etc.). Not trying to be an ass, but just a thought. As far as brakes, you can run a naca duct in the bumper, weld a piece tubing to the dust shield, and connect the duct to the tubing with some high-temp hose. Check out Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies - Home Page for the ducts and hosing. For the engine compartment there's always a hood scoop, though it can look like crap if not done right, or the more extreme like the s13 that you have pictured. And there is always the hood lift mod, where you space up the back of the hood from the hinges, but too me that just makes the hood look like it doesn't fit right. And the s14 that you pictured is a making a front splitter which is more of an aerodynamic upgrade. Again I don't mean to, or want to, sound like an ass, but just saying.

01-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#4
dawagarage Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 36 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i agree it would help if you stated what is it that you are trying to duct air to... however thank you so far for your initial contributions, some of those pictures are sexy. & yes front splitters have more of an aerodynamic aspect w/ the whole low/high air pressure blah blah, but they would also help cooling capabilities of the radiator/oil coolers/ etc much in the same way that those 'radiator panels' do. 2 benefits in one upgrade. yay.

03-05-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
JK2005 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Age: 34 Posts: 386 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	i wonder how Tien feels about there new product!

04-20-2011, 08:32 AM	#9
vbgambini Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Id like to see a write up on that S14. Im having overheating problems and would like to make my own panels underneath the car. I would like to know what material you used, how you mounted it, etc..thanks

05-06-2011, 12:16 PM	#10
vbgambini Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Anyone????

07-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
bullfrogg0 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baytown, Tx Age: 35 Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I had to do something similar to that green senior when I had my sr due to the fmic being out too far. Piece of aluminum sheet metal hidden under the car connecting the underside of the fmic to the core support. Prolly do the same with the 2j between the core support and the bumper if it shows signs of running hot

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