Cheap EVO 6 Custom Oil Cooler & Intake (Turned out AWESOME!)

Our Evo 6 rebuild continues as we fabricate a custom intake and install a KoyoRad Oil Cooler with the following parts:
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[@petersutcliffe5208]

The wrinkle paint won’t get any better unfortunately. 1 coat, heat gun, wait to wrinkle, let cool. Repeat that 3-4 times and it’ll look like your intercooler pipes 👍🏼 have you also thought about lower intercooler pipe routing with the AC line? You can also drill the spot welds out and remove the old battery tray to tidy the bay up. Done this on my evo 5

[@Patrick94GSR]

Probably an issue with prep. I used the same wrinkle black paint on my Miata valve cover and for the most part it came out nice and even all the way across.

[@petersutcliffe5208]

Patrick94GSR I did as well, came out great! Also have a large runner manifold like they have and it’s held up to the heat just fine!

[@Infinitas3]

As a previous DSM and Evo owner I can completely empathize with you on the tight spaces. It's funny, the clearance issues never bothered me until someone mentioned it to me (at least on a 2G DSM) how tight the engine bay was. There isn't much I look forward to on KZbin, but always excited to see how this build is going, keep up the great work bud, really appreciate the tedious work of being the camera man and talent at the same time.

[@lander917]

The music in the timelaps is epic

[@bimodreddbiking8620]

This evo would give me so much anxiety with those tight spaces...

[@TheMiloking]

What gives me anxiety is seeing how he cuts with the razor toward his fingers

[@upgradeNEVER]

People say Subaru's are even worse than these. I've worked on both, and prefer Subaru. Mainly cos you can carry what you know from car to car, because everything is so similar! Mitsubishi, make soooo many different vehicles, that are so different!

[@d.mat.zero6525]

@@upgradeNEVER i said something similar when this series 1st started n the the Evo fan bois dropped the hammer on me. didn't bother me much but man the power of pop culture eh!

[@MarioFunk]

Acres of space compared to a classic Mini, where you always need 5 mil of space and only have 1.

[@alwaysturnonaircon]

@@upgradeNEVER sure. All subaru engines are similar. But is harder to work on than a 4g63t which looks like a standard run of the mill 4cyl engine like hondas or sr20s

[@thomaselli01]

The music in this episode is fantastic! Cant seem to find it anywhere.

[@Foodencio]

I think it's made by Moog from Mighty Car Mods, I'm just guessing though.

[@damiendoisher7812]

If you like that style of music try muse

[@WelshyAutomotive]

Thomas Lips I’ve been trying to find the intro song since the first episode.

[@benb582]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nam4enmuebNma8k close enough

[@n.b.5258]

I thought it was the old Nintendo castlevania music

[@zachrochau6907]

These videos just make me glad my 70's ford truck project has approximately 15-30 cubic feet of extra room under the hood.

[@scoobers90]

Me: Hope PT uses parts from the stash! PT: *Uses parts from the stash* Me: =D

[@feelthatfeelthat]

Good job Pete. Loving this build so far! Kinda miss not having Dave cohost with you but given the situation I think it's the right thing

[@KrazzyrrMystiq]

I own a evo 5, this build has helped me understand so much more about my car. Thanks man, awesome build

[@VinnyXL420]

Man, youre killing it, so much progress during this outbreak, and your fab skills are great too!

[@edgards]

Amazing build, my favorite series from the channel!

[@upbuild4397]

Really enjoyed watching this series, I’ve found it very informative. Really looking forward to watching this episode guys 👍👍

[@charlielim6799]

I would turn the upper radiator hose around to bring the curve part further away from the manifold.

[@cduartebr]

I'm enjoying this series a lot, great videos! And eager to see that engine running and how everything handles in the engine bay, so tight!

[@silverbulletS197]

Lovin how everything is coming together! Tight fitment does suck but it seems like you mapped it out pretty well to keep the bay as cool as possible! Love how the silver rad hoses look

[@vetteboy1024]

I’m so glad I came across your guys channel. Great content and you two make it such a happy laid back time. Just building for fun and with smiles the whole time.

[@speedacademy]

Thank you!!

[@marc9283]

Pete you are doing a fantastic job on filming this alone. many (vlog) car related youtubers do this anyways but your videos come out way better. i like the style. Great work!

[@TheOxtrom]

Man the production quality of this channel is really cool and i love that you show us all the fab work that goes into each built, you guys deserve more subs for the quality of content you put out: keep up the good work guys.

[@speedacademy]

Thanks!!

[@sk83rboi777]

Ordered my first SA shirt...been loving your content for years now! Keep it up

[@Ranvir24]

Great job! Love the series. Cheers!

[@GetItAtWiLL]

Love what you guys do. I’m always waiting for the next eps. And that 2J BMW build has really been helping me with my own 2J e46 swap

[@littlebits6231]

Looking good! I cant wait to hear this thing start up

[@MrVajutza]

“No major fabrication left on this project”... until I try and fit a turbo blanket. 😂

[@manitoublack]

Love the build doing something very similar with my GTiR Pulsar, and can definitively appreciate tight inlet plumbing. Just a word of note: Speaking as a Mine Ventilation Engineer: That electric fan is set up as a pusher (looking at the blade shape.) If possible, I'd spin the blade around inside the housing. Axial fans spun in reverse rotation to their design typically lose ~50% of their performance (pressure and volume.) Regards Jordan

[@speedacademy]

That fan is a pull type, PN 123 from Flex-A-Lite, otherwise it wouldnt do much as a puller.

[@bonjouravecuns]

You really improve your fab skills ! Good job

[@hydrolics5449]

Amazing work guys!

[@jasonsmith3722]

Love the music! Reminds me of a sound track for a late 80’s early 90’s arcade haha.

[@scottlincoln6286]

Dude, you have a killer shop!

[@jordanzachary5587]

I like the silver radiator hoses. It throws a twist into the engine bay and it looks nice

[@manolom1669]

Is so nice when you have most of the tools to complete the job

[@stephen9944]

great call on the recirc, the tuner will appreciate it.

[@evanliming4790]

I like the grey hoses. Also, it is anxiety inducing how tight everything is in that engine bay, but if it rips, it rips!

[@AK47xSNIPES]

Those hoses look so nice

[@claudiomunoz6300]

Side mirrors and wheels like the WRC car and you will get one of the most beautiful and capable evo ever. Great job!

[@PatricGleason]

I think you're doing great! Really enjoyed the video. Nice production quality. I would've redone the header, as others have mentioned and possibly just had custom a/c lines made...

[@Metalution]

Looking good. Can’t wait for the EVO to show STI who is boss on track.

[@WTFNoNamesLeft2]

Love the progress, so much work for that big fancy manifold. A stock like cast one would probably make the same power give or take 10.

[@douglasfeeley5502]

Some serious progress!!! Looks great! I figured you were going to ceracoat the intake pipe.

[@ChrisHale0629]

Tuesday starting off right!

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

Nice color for the hoses :)

[@ClassicRed2159]

Gold wrap that intake tube for added heat soak protection. Maybe fab an intake box for that filter? Always excited to watch this series. Keep them coming!

[@killswizard]

I love this Evo 🤩

[@lander917]

My favorite show on KZbin

[@gtuning1984]

great work!

[@ZHPBrent]

Why did ya have to tease me at the start!! Cant wait for the startup! Amazing work as always 🔥👌🙌

[@benphen68]

Good job Pete! Don't listen to all the haters. Keep working hard.

[@timmy26]

Music on point this episode 👌

[@jamest5149]

Yep, like the hoses 👍

[@jethrox827]

The oil cooler upgrade is something I'd look at. I think it's more of a track thing, which I do a few times a year.

[@MrJessegsx]

Make sure you run the return from the oil cooler off the top of the cooler. Helps bleed out any air you might trap in the cooler and maximize your coolers efficiency.

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Good job on this evo, so much work on her. Shes gonna kick that sti's ass!

[@mattn6368]

I am really enjoying this series and all of the content you guys have been making on the Celica project as well. It's been keeping me entertained whilst I'm laid up with a broken foot lately! I have to admit, I'm super jealous of the huge shop and all the equipment you guys have there. I am in the middle of setting up my own shop at the moment and just started to order equipment before the lockdown happened here in the UK, so it's mostly on hold at the moment. I'm guessing your issue with the wrinkle paint was due to contamination of some sort. Either a reaction with old paint on the part, or some oils/grease that were still on the surface when you sprayed it.

[@speedacademy]

Thanks for the kind words. I think I laid it on too thick and those were from runs.

[@BernsteinOmega]

Rust-Oleum makes a textured black paint that doesn't do that weird wrinkle effect. Painted my intercooler piping with it. Also, i used a chromate marine primer first. Still holding up years later.

[@anomamos9095]

Space the intake pipe up a little with a rubber mount and it will clear the radiator hose better. Also box the filter in to catch cold air.

[@sf2372]

Regarding the ac line Adam lz evo5 runs the std line with heat wrap and he drives pretty hard and didn't seem to have any issues.

[@BullPlop11]

Love this build! As a Texan, I laugh at the hurdles you are jumping through to retain AC up in Canada 🤣

[@speedacademy]

It gets hot up here haha. Think florida swamp butt hot

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

I know how you feel with tight spaces. I have an EFR 8374 bolted to the engine of my Evo 6 and the compressor cover is about 2mm from my radiator fan. Need to make sure it doesn't foul when the engine flexes under load.

[@christiandelatour2140]

You sure aren't afraid the hack into brand new and shinny parts. I cringe just watching you, lol! Good stuff bro! Great build!

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Make sure to properly breath the motor. Replace the PCV line with an fittings and larger braided hose. You may find the dipstick pops up on full boost if you dont.

[@Alexander.d92]

So I've used that wrinkle black paint on my intake pipe, and on my valve cover. On the intake pipe, if you look at the instructions on the back (which I'm sure you have lol), it says you can bake it in the over to drastically speed up the cure process. Putting it in the oven to bake compared to letting it cure via air drying changes the finish, a lot lol. My intake pipe looks like your charge pipes there, whereas my valve cover, while it looks cool, doesn't look exactly like my intake pipe. But BOY, does it stink up the area you have an oven! And clean clean clean it after lol! I'm sure you've already figured something out by now, but just thought I'd share my experience!

[@speedacademy]

Yes, the best solution is to use a heat gun.

[@matthewclodfelter6285]

I like the silver but don’t think it matches much at all honestly especially with the diverter hose that’s black right beside it. Keep up the great videos 👍🏼

[@user-xy6jh3md2p]

Santa Barbara. Mason will not soon come out of a coma😁There was a 4325 series but the engine will be launched soon! 🔥👍 I love KZbin and bloggers

[@jamest5149]

Use one of your nice vibrant hose spacers to join the AC rubber hose loop to the new oil cooler PTFE lines.

[@speedacademy]

Great idea!

[@kisskissg60]

Such a good build and your skills are brilliant!but please remake the intake pipe or at least sand down the welds on the join!Everything else top marks!😎

[@garagecedric]

Have you tried braided lines with convoluted PTFE layer? They are so flexible its crazy made wonders for my tight oil cooler line routing.

[@theo.k]

I really enjoyed the music. It has a '80's Giorgio Moroder vibe to it. Excellent choice. Random fun fact: Giorgio's 80th birthday was two days ago 😎

[@sbeezynukka]

I was just gonna say trim fan and then put the coupler/clamp on the turbski and see if you can wedge the fan in without breaking anything

[@jajababy2point0]

Diggin the music

[@lancelaprarie6128]

My favorite

[@theMUFF1NZz]

When time comes do my manifold I'm definitely gonna make the manifold around the car not the other way around 😂

[@MitchChubey]

Welds are looking much better! I would try holding the torch closer to the head. Maybe try under hand holding it like a fork or pencil rather than above like you are. Itll allow you to be even more stable and place the arc exactly where you want it. It's how I was taught but to each their own. How ever you feel the most comfortable is usually the best.

[@DesignEngineering]

17:01 Bravo, good sir!

[@speedacademy]

Your products have saved us in this build. So many applications in this engine bay needed the DEI treatment.

[@neuman356]

Is that Purple Motion tracker music around the 14 min. mark?

[@blackmkiv]

You've mastered the art of background music with condensed working video, I love it.

[@snoofayy6150]

i bought a keychain and stickers last week and NOW you buggers have everything on sale :'( i believe i have it in my heart to forgive you, just keep up the great content, and stay safe!

[@johnnycoleman2601]

Been watching and reading on your site for YEARS now. Not sure if you have changed your mind on the AC line or not but Adam LZ has the same evo with a similar manifold setup and all he has on his AC line is some heat wrap like you originally had. He drives that thing hard too, tracks it alot and hasn't had any problems with the line melting. Just my 2 cents. Love the videos.

[@speedacademy]

Ill be sticking with the 8 one for now. If I have issues will consider going back to the stock one. Thanka!

[@emppu011]

i would turn upper radiator hose 180degrees if possible to get it away from that sensor and manifold maybe not necessary but wouldn't hurt anything

[@m0xmAn]

What do you do with the stock spare parts? i could use that EVO6 oil cooler

[@alwintheskateboarder]

Keep the gray hose! I kinda like them Also just heat wrap the intake pipe or reflective tape :^)

[@zzzz_josh]

Should do a second coat on the intake

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@OnlyDominican]

Put some of the Dei reflect a gold on the back compressor which is awfully close to the dump tube

[@gwaddles]

Seems like the Full Race Exhaust manifold is the source of all your problems.

[@FirstLast-bi8xi]

100%...smh

[@terminator2149]

that music at 6:40; hell ya

[@misztal2112]

Pete is the CEO of tight spaces.

[@johnryan8985]

I think you'll eventually be using a full size battery unless you start the car every day. I learned the hard way. Order a Taylor stainless steel or aluminum battery box and relocation kit. Put it in your trunk and have the benefit of a full size battery. Plus you can wire the fuel pump with a relay directly to the battery with some nice heavy Guage wire. Having cams means you need some cranking amps. Some days you just need to feather that throttle to get that puppy to fire, have a battery stick with you is important.

[@lander917]

Looks like there is enough room to put the fan in front of the radiator

[@Patrick94GSR]

yeah there's already one pusher fan on one side, might as well make the other fan a "pusher" instead of a "puller" fan like most stock fans are.

[@csg2000]

Pushers usually restrict airflow in to the radiator. Puller fans are always preferred.

[@speedacademy]

No sir, theres an AC condenser there and pusher fan restricts air flow as someone mentioned.

[@sbeezynukka]

Speed Academy why not reverse polarity on fan if possible and then have a puller in front?

[@sbeezynukka]

If it can do it, I’m an electrician not a thermodynamics major so I can be wrong af

[@kylehufford9645]

FIRST VIEW!! Love this series!!

[@Pat613]

Recirc the dump and I feel like lots of issues would be solved

[@SeanPhelps-qh2eu]

At 8:10 into the video, what was that black car in the background, the bmw?

[@speedacademy]

Correct the M3

[@bsowhat]

Dimple the dump pipe to clear the AC line better.

[@Mikey-jm3dc]

A shop that does hydraulic lines should be able to make the ac line

[@gabea.458]

Zip tie the A/C line? Hose separator man LOL. I need to get some of those for my oil air seperator lines and a few of the coolant lines for my supercharger

[@robertgaleano1479]

Why no repair the oxides show in the chasis frame inside engine bay. But overall is amazing job! Nice!

[@speedacademy]

No time!

[@robertgaleano1479]

@@speedacademy haha! Over fisrt time i follow the project. Greetings from Paraguay!

[@InIMoeK]

No carter ventilation?

[@djambrosia]

Looks like you're ready for your first classic mini engine swap.

[@kainpepe3595]

I have a Evo 6 with Mishimoto 2rows radiator if i buy full race exhaust 100% that the turbo will not hit the radiator?? Im using PTE 6266? Can anyone help me tnx

[@vladimira6241]

is that a cusco intake you are working with? ive done a fan install on a mishi rad, no easy task. nice!

[@speedacademy]

Yes I think its old cusco

[@nallicjh08]

What song is that 1/4 through?

[@ButtKickersReviews]

Transverse turbo engines are a pain in the arse for big turbo fitment