MPI Tunnel Cooler Install help in Nytro XTX

[86blackt]

I am installing tunnel coolers (full length heat exchangers) in my XTX. Directions don't say or show anything about the tunnel protector bars. Has anyone installed them yet? I think I need to remove them.

Thanks

 

[LSXM3]

what brand coolers are you installing?
From what i have seen of the aftermarket set ups you should be able to work around the protectors but it depends on the brand.....

 

[86blackt]

It is the Mountain Performance kit. They run the full length of the tunnel and are on an angle on the outboard sides. Pics don't show the tunnel protectors

 

[colecoin]

I have the same coolers. I also have my track studded down the middle with the tunnel protecters. We made shims to make them fit

 

[xtxcaptain]

MPI tunnel coolers

I just installed them on mine and removed the tunnel protectors. Made it way easier to work up in there and no more ice build up on them. The only issue i had was that the front outlet was no where handy to the stock hole in the tunnel so I had to hog out the hole to make clearance and still the hose was hard to get on. But they work great. No more ice build up and blockage at the front of the tunnel.

xtxcaptain

 

[800Thumper]

I cut them off up towards the front. Left enough to put a long piece of 1 inch aluminum stock inside both pieces and drilled and rivited it back together. Made installing coolers alot easier.

 

[yooper1]

Read this towards the bottom.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=89741

I could not use them on my RTX I made into an XTX. Had to use a MTX cooler, there were clearance issues. Hope this helps. Ulmer said it was a timly install.

 

[86blackt]

Just got off the phone with Bear from MPI. He said they can be installed with or without the tunnel guards. Thanks for everyone's help!!

 

[yooper1]

Use the guards!