420A 1g Talon radiator in a 2gNT

[jayson427]

so as we all know there isnt a bolt up radiator for a 420a but i found a cool recent thread on 2gnt. this guy mounted a 1g talon radiator (maybe its not the first but its the first write-up iv seen done) in with little fab work you can probably do the neon too. he has a decent sized turbo and it fits alright even tho he had to use flexible hoses, 90 degree couplers and insulation to make it legit. i think its a good option for people that dont want the stock radiator. i thought the hoses would get melted and be in the way but as the pictures show it can be done.

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[dsmcrzy]

His pics only show the top hose. He doesn't show how ugly the bottom one is...

 

[JDT]

He had to make his own hoses, might as well get a 2g Turbo rad and just do the bottom one, the 1G rad is pretty much backtracking.

 

[jayson427]

how many people look under your hood everyday? i know what you mean but its an option if you dont care about cosmetics under the hood.

 

[jayson427]

He had to make his own hoses, might as well get a 2g Turbo rad and just do the bottom one, the 1G rad is pretty much backtracking.

that wouldnt work because the outlet for the top hose would go right into the turbo thats why he went with a 1g.

 

[dsmcrzy]

how many people look under your hood everyday? i know what you mean but its an option if you dont care about cosmetics under the hood.

Yes I meant for it to look good compared to how hacked it is but also I am sure his bottom radiator hose is like 3 feet long and at that point why bother?

It just doesn't make since to me to do this with out making custom metal line (not specifically -AN lines but like 1" stainless steel) instead of cobbing a mess together with hoses from advanced auto.

 

[Tyeler18]

I'd rather get a honda half core and mount that then this.

 

[dsmcrzy]

Or why not get the inlet and outlet moved by a shop with a tig?

 

[Paul@RTM]

Or why not get the inlet and outlet moved by a shop with a tig?

This is probably the best all around option.

 

[jayson427]

Yeah that would work too I just thought it was cool and different.