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Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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March 17th, 2008, 08:59 PM
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PITCHER
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My RZR: RED
Location: OGDEN
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 62
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Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
I wanted to increase the air flow on the razor. So with a couple of beers down I embarked on a project that had been brewing for a couple of months. I have seen the grills that you rivet to the front plastic and i wasnt too impressed for the price. Plus you still dont get maximum air flow.
I started by cutting the hood at the break point when it turns downward. This first cut is the most expensive, $200.00 is the price of a new hood. After the making the cut I felt a hole lot better about my mod.
Next was a trip to Home depot. First I bought a 12'' X 30'' I think piece of expanded metal. The box reffered to using it on a charcoal bbq. Then a 36'' X 1'' piece of thin wall box tube. 2 wing bolt 1/4'' x 1 1/4'' and a big can of rustoleum black spray paint.
Apon arrriving home I fit the piece of box tube on the top rail of the inner support assy. I used 3 self tapping screws securing it(the box tube) to the rail.
next I drilled holes in the hood and into the box tube. I tapped the 2 holes with a 1/4'' 20 tp tap.
Then I marked and cut the expanded metal to fit in the void between the two supports in front grill assy...
Spray painted the box and expanded metal and installed pieces. Using the 2 torx 27 bolts that hold the grill assy together bolt through the expanded metal and you have a good cheap mod...I cant seem to get pics to load I will do it tomorrow.
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FOR SALE: 2008 RZR mechanics special, Polaris gave me the parts but no labor.
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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March 17th, 2008, 09:07 PM
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Super Moderator
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First Name: Al
My RZR: 08 Red
Location: Campbell, Ca.
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,457
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
I look forward to pictures.
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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March 18th, 2008, 08:48 PM
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PITCHER
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My RZR: RED
Location: OGDEN
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 62
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
Heres some pics of the mods... Doesnt look bad but works soo good.I hope these work....
Last edited by pitcher : March 18th, 2008 at 08:49 PM.
Reason: change
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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March 18th, 2008, 09:32 PM
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My RZR: 08 Red Gen 2
Location: Peoria,Az
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 325
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
Nice job with the cheap upgrade i like it. What beer exactly where you drinking when you thought of this might have to get some next time i step out into the garage for a project. Ha Ha!!!
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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March 29th, 2008, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
Good idea! Wondering if the hood might blow up/off at highway speeds? Have you done something to hold the front edge down?
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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May 13th, 2008, 11:04 PM
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ARZEEAR
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My RZR: 2008 Red RZR
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 426
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
Have you noticed if it cools better? Nice job, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator |
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May 14th, 2008, 08:28 PM
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PITCHER
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My RZR: RED
Location: OGDEN
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 62
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Re: Cheap solution to open flow to radiator
Yes it cools much better than stock compared to my buddys stock one the fan only kicks on half the time
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