Modding BlackICE Radiator soldering

Hi guys

Got a question for you. You all know that (nearly) all radiators have the fittings mounted vertically. But that isn't that good for my new project. Now I wanted to know what I should take care of when soldering two new holes for the fittings in the radiator front chamber. The holes should be aligned horizontal.

The chamber of the BI-radiator is made of brass. Should I solder up first two little sockets before I start threading the holes to give them a little bit more "flesh" to get in?

 

Those sockets could be a nice idea. Although the fittings don't have that much force applied to them, it doesn't hurt to take precautions.

This is how I did it:
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=1920302&postcount=58

Please post pics when you're done. I want to see how you tackled the problem.

 

now thats nice
yes i will. hopefully this weekend.

thx btw

 

so... I'm done no leaks, all fine.





how do you like it?

 

Those look like they were supposed to be there.
Great job dude.

 

Thank you very much

 

Nice, clean and very professional!

 

Looking very good!
What temp did you use to solder it?
or did you use a gas torch.

 

Thanks
Yes I was using a gas torch to heat it. I thinks it's the best way to do that.

 

Yes it's deffinately the best way.
Having the barbs at the top will help get the air out of it.

 

Impressive! Looks original

 

Very very nice...

The coating/painting looks spot on.

 

Yes, definitely. I was thinking about putting temp sensors in the original holes.

@ 500mph and InSanCen

Thank you

 

Very impressive!

 

D*mn clean work. You did that without having to dunk the rest of the radiator in water?

 

Thx

No, I didn't put anything into water. All parts were dry when I did the soldering.