We did get the new radiator mounted once we got the support bracket remade. Took a little tweaking to get all the mounts lined back up, but it fits good and sturdy now. Got the fans hooked up, and mostly rewired. This time we're wiring them direct to switches and their own 12V power. We think whatever computer they were running through last year, and at RA, weren't working anymore. Luckily it wasn't hot that race...
We also decided to make another durability upgrade for the summer races. We've added a transmission cooler fan. We noticed last year at races like Iowa, where we'd have high speed time on the banking and slower speed through the infield, that you could watch the transmission temperature drop and climb based on car speed and airflow. So we think the fan will help with this. We also remounted it for straighter more efficient airflow.
With more power going to individual switches, we cleaned up some wiring. Soren and Erik almost got the new stuff done. We also replaced our makeshift alternator wire rerouting job from Brainerd last year, with a single wire. This also ended up moving our kill switch to the dash panel for easier wiring.
And lastly, we cleaned up Pon's epoxy job on the air intake and air filter housing. A dab of RTV and we should be all set with no leaks. We debating going with an aftermarket conical air filter and making our own adapter, but didn't want to get dinged for any AIV increase for using a more expensive air filter.
Next weekend there's a little wiring to button up before we can start it up. There's also some tubing to hook up for the transmission cooler and radiator, now that everything is mounted again. Add the new gauge for the transmission temp, maybe add a real coolant temp gauge, recalibrate the fuel level gauge, set the alignment, and a do quick front brake job. Doesn't sound like much, but it'll be a full day's worth of work.
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