Jerry Hey wrote:

Consider making the bottom of the oil pan from a sheet of aluminum
folded to make up the sides of the plenum.  It could be extended  down
to hold (first) the radiator (tabs with nut plates welded to rad)  and
(second) the louvers.   This would completely eliminate the VERY LARGE
problem of how to hang the rad and louvers.      Jerry

That is a great idea Jerry. I was just about to say the new Kis layout
box Schertz could use the stock oil pan:) This might improve the oil
cooling
a bit as well.

Paul Lamar

Making a custom oil pan is much easier than figuring out ways to hang
the radiator and louvers.    The remaining problem is with the Schertz
Beam blocking the plenum entrance.   The  intake opening will be
somewhat lower than the bottom of the spinner.  Assuming a 12 inch
spinner,  a nearly  straight in duct that passes under the S beam might
be possible. The plenum could open  up  once past the S beam.    S
beam, intake plenum, rad and louvers -- We are so close to putting all
this in one package.  Use Rhino,  figure out a way, don't take no for
an answer.         Jerry

 
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