DodgeViper inspired Mod

[NeoMoses]

I'm a firm believer in JB-weld. Here's a picture of a hose barb that I had to remove from a heatercore. As you can see, the factory soldered joint gave before the JB-weld did. This happened with both barbs. JB weld is very strong and seals very well. I don't think you'll have any problems with it if you follow the directions on the package.

 

[DodgeViper]

I used it and leak tested it. Works great but it has to cure for 15 hours. Beats the heck outa spending $15 for a blow torch and another $6.00 for flux and soldier...thats if you can find the flux that's copper mate and the soldier that contains the right percentages of metals as specified by Dodge Viper.

The flux/solder I use is standard solder and flux used in the plumbing trade. Can be found at any local hardware or Home Depot. Soldering just gives a cleaner more attractive look.

 

[[EG]~NaTz~]

neo i must say that barb idea was a good idea. and the staight cap offf outside the case in that area certainly helped a lot. i like how it looks and i am also a firm beleiver in jbweld.

 

[GoingH2o]

@dpapag

http://www.tygon.com/new/europe/english/pdfs/tygr3603.pdf
My tygon type is AAC00027
3/8 ID 1/2 OD with 1/16 Wall

 

[davekusa]

bump

 

[CoolHand]

Calm down Beavis, jeez.

Use a little paint, and even that "massive" amount of JBWeld just disappears.

I am all about doing things as elegantly as possible, and I still think that JB or any epoxy can be used and still look slick.

You just have to be careful.

 

[[EG]~NaTz~]

but dodge viper soldiering lets say 80 joints cost the same as jbwelding like 40. its like 4 dollars for jbweld. when for a can of propane torch head soldier and flux its only like 15. and that is with a lot of soldier and decent torch head i might add... anyone can soldier, anyone can jbweld. we werent saying we wouldnt be able to rip a soldiered joint out. he was just showing how strong jbweld is. and oh i have never been able to physically rip the piping in my house apart after various attemps.but when u break out a torch on a heater core. you can easily over heat those caps. and loose some tubes also...

 

[NeoMoses]

c'mon guys, there's no need to be arguing in this thread. It's obvious that Dodge's radiator looks better than mine. I'm not trying to say that mine is a beauty queen or anything. I was just giving DV the proper credit for inspiring this idea in my head.

Now that I know this idea works well, I'll probably go back and clean up the JB weld a little bit and paint the tanks of the radiator. I'm not terribly worried about it, because my entire WC system is meant to be hidden in this case. I have no windows, no cold cathodes, no external tubes. Once I make the cover for the top with the rear exit, the entire case will look like a plain, boring, standard case. Yes, I could make this look better, but since it'll never be seen, I'm not going to spend hours polishing my brass radiator. I guess it's just a personal preference of mine.

 

[DodgeViper]

c'mon guys, there's no need to be arguing in this thread.

I agree.

 

[NeoMoses]

what kindof temps are you getting w/out a shroud?

Just saw that I hadn't replied to this. Right now, with ambient about 22-23C, I'm getting 32C idle temps and 35C load with my Nemesis waterblock. Temps are measured with a vantec Nexus Temp monitor. Guess it's time to update my sig.

 

[Miralcos]

Good job, very good job indeed.

 

[dpapag]

Looks great!! BTW, but does anyone know where to find a Y fitting from a local hardware store? I've tried Sears Hardware, Lowes, and Home Depot. All I need is that and the EvO from Neomoses and ill be set. Hey Neo, were you able to ship that out yet?

 

[GoingH2o]

Bump @dpapag