Cracked a sleeve after installing mishimoto radiator. Opinions/experiences?
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Cracked a sleeve after installing mishimoto radiator. Opinions/experiences?
So I was running my LS-T for 6 monthes straight. 15lbs and no problems at all. Compression was consistently fine every time it was checked. Until recently, when I noticed that I had a hairline crack in my radiator and needed a new one. I figured I should just buy a Mishimoto radiator and slim fan because I wanted to buy a quality radiator. That night, my car overheated and my thermostat was found to be bad. Replaced it, and went home for the night. The next night, I went out with some friends and was at WOT a few times and my motor cracked cyl#3 sleeve.
My question is, has anyone else experienced engine failure with a boosted car after changing to an aftermarket radiator? I understand 15lbs on a stock LS sounds like it might be pushing it, but like I said, I ran it for 6 monthes straight, daily driven and comression always appeared right on.
Thanks for any opinions and experiences in advance.
My question is, has anyone else experienced engine failure with a boosted car after changing to an aftermarket radiator? I understand 15lbs on a stock LS sounds like it might be pushing it, but like I said, I ran it for 6 monthes straight, daily driven and comression always appeared right on.
Thanks for any opinions and experiences in advance.
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Re: Cracked a sleeve after installing mishimoto radiator. Opinions/experiences? (Ramma)
I dont think the radiator had anything at all to do with it. You said your themostat was found to be bad which caused the motor to over heat. I would assume the overheating was the extra stress on your motor that cause it to possibly detonate or cause extra stress on the motor which in turn caused your problem.
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Re: Cracked a sleeve after installing mishimoto radiator. Opinions/experiences? (Ramma)
it would seem the mishimoto wasnt the issue. when the thermostat failed and overheated the motor it more than likely weakened the sleeves.
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That makes sense. I have no hard feelings and this isn't one of those, SCREW MISHIMOTO!!!, threads. I understand i blew it up and i am in the process of rebuilding. Just looking to get some other opinions.
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