hey guys. I have 3 rotor swapped in an RX8. I'm trying to see whether I can v-mount my coolers.

I have stock AC condenser, stock 2" thick pwr radiator, 26x19 oil cooler behind the radiator, and 18x12x6 intercooler core I just purchased. Fans are 2 12" spal fans which claim to move 2000cfm each at 0" Hg pressure differential.

Surprisingly, I haven't had many overheating issues on the streets and on the strips. however I just started hitting road courses, and I can't run my car more than 5-10 minutes due to overheating. I think the radiator is not getting enough air at 100*F ambient behind the intercooler and condenser.

I have a few questions... has there been anyone that v-mounted 6" thick intercooler core on an rx8? I tried to do it with cardboard mockup and the only way to do it is to have radiator/oil cooler just laying almost flat on the floor pan. If I move or slant the intercooler any higher, it will hit the turbo compressor housing.

Worst case, I would be interested in moving the radiator and oil cooler to the trunk area. I would be interested to know how to mount the radiator to maximize flow and how to route the lines if that's been done already. Thank you.

 

btw, this is mostly (99%) street car.

 

Take a picture so we can see how everything is set up currently please.

 

^-- +1 just so I can enjoy the view