Oppo input request: Miata Coolant Reroute

"IJustWantMyZBack" (IJustWantMyZBack) 07/02/2020 at 10:39 • Filed to: None

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On the final step of doing a coolant Reroute on my NB Miata. Having some issues with the hose routing. It’s a snug fit and I am concerned about the hose rubbing on pointy bits. And the evap , a/c, and intake do a wonderful job of getting in the way.

I have been debating getting a hard pipe for the straight section like what is available from Aurora designs.

Anyone done this before and have ideas?

Example of the hard pipe idea

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > IJustWantMyZBack 07/02/2020 at 10:50

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That seems like a great place to put a hard pipe. How is it held in place?

Cash Rewards > IJustWantMyZBack 07/02/2020 at 11:06

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Ive not heard of anyone putting a hardpipe in place. Whose kit are you using? If FM or Supermiata, I'd not worry about it. They know what they're doing, and if you needed a hardpipe, they'd have given one to you. 

IJustWantMyZBack > Cash Rewards 07/02/2020 at 11:20

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It is flyinmiatas latest kit. In their video install they wrap some of the hose with spare bits of hose as a sacrificial barrier. Looking for a better solution.

IJustWantMyZBack > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 07/02/2020 at 11:21

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Hose clamps I believe. I would want to make stand offs probably to cradle it.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > IJustWantMyZBack 07/02/2020 at 11:27

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I see no reason not to have a hard pipe but yes you would have to anchor it securely to prevent rattling. What is wrong with the current set up?

Cash Rewards > IJustWantMyZBack 07/02/2020 at 11:29

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On the other hand, wouldn’t that insulate better? Hard pipe like that might absorb heat running past the block (granted, that’s intake side).

IJustWantMyZBack > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 07/02/2020 at 11:51

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Sitting on sharp edges, and the final bend to the radiator mouth causes the hose to interfere with the throttle. 

IJustWantMyZBack > Cash Rewards 07/02/2020 at 11:52

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True engine bay heat transfer could be an issue.