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January 26th 2013, 23:03
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today i got the cooling pipes, and radiator all installed. on with the pics.
 i first started by cutting out the spare wheel well.  then i removed the metal piece that unbolts from the pan head.  here you can see the new one i made from my old car and the original one. this new mount will now be the lower radiator mount.  heres the radiator installed   and lastly i got the cooland pipes installed.  
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January 27th 2013, 05:54
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Looking nice! Having a 1303 certainly makes the radiator install easier. I agree on the stock 3.88 R&P gearing being too low for the WBX especially with smaller rolling radius tyres - my rears are 215/40r17 and while it is certainly rapid on back roads and I frequently hit 100mph
 in it on the way to work, it's not ideal for long distance cruising. I have a 915 box waiting to go in and when I rebuilt it I realised that was 3.88 R&P and 0.82 5th, so effectively a freeway flyer in top - should be nice  What spec is your engine?
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