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September 08, 2015
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Mazda Miata NB Oil Cooler Kit 1999-2005
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Mishimoto 1999-2005 Mazda Miata Oil Cooler Kit Pre-Sale!
In our last segment, we outlined the goals of the project, and we started fabricating mounting brackets to position our heat exchanger under the front of the Miata NB (second generation). We also hinted at the use of shrouding to direct airflow properly through our cooler.
Optimal airflow through a heat exchanger is vital to the efficiency derived from an oil cooler system. In addition, we see value in retaining the stock engine undertray, which aids in the proper regulation of coolant temperatures. We will build our air duct into the undertray, with the goal of a stock-like appearance on the top of our list, right next to optimal airflow.
Air Duct Fabrication
First, we needed to create some space to fit our ducting. We ordered
