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      12-19-2018, 05:51 PM   #10
navardi
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Drives: Built N20 BMW 220i
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sydney

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Originally Posted by rjdnyy224 View Post
Yep that'll do it. Sorry to hear that but at least it gave you an excuse to take this build to the next level.

Also: how did the semi-closing of the deck work? Looks like they just put a couple billet rods in the coolant passages. Is that right? I'm sure it works to harden the engine to the power you'll make, but curious how it will effect cooling.
Yea she's built well now! Pretty much they installed the billet rods about 15-20mm down the coolant passage, coolant passage is about 70mm deep, plenty of room for the coolant to flow through, engine coolant temps sit at average of 95°C i also removed the plastic shroud that sits in the front bumper and directs air to the radiator to open up the radiator for better cooling as Australia heat is terrible in summer, on a 37°C day I've seen the water temp hit 111°C on cruising but soon as throttle opens the thermostat drops to 97°C so it has nearly no effect on cooling.
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