i just installed my greddy type 31 intercooler on my 93hatch... after installing it i notice my car runs hotter (according to stock temp gauge) probally because its blockin part of my radiator... is gettin a bigger radiator my only option...?

TIA...

 

since it is getting close to the summer months, you could try running without the thermostat, but I would put it back in when the weather starts to cool down again. Another thing you could try is to wire up the fan so that it will have power whenever the ignition is on. These are probably the easiest/cheapest options

 

i didn't notice much of a preoblem with mine...you can get a dual core half size radiator...how much warmer is it running then before?

 

The car will overheat without the thermostat.

That is because the coolant will circulate around the engine too fast to properly extract heat from the engine.

Try a dual core radiator, or integra radiator if the car has no a/c.

 

you can cut the spring part of the thermostat out and still insert the housing part and it will restrict flow enough to cool but still flow higher than a stock thermo can.

 

fluidyne halfsized, never heard of anyone having overheating problems running one of these.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Extreme &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The car will overheat without the thermostat.

That is because the coolant will circulate around the engine too fast to properly extract heat from the engine.
Try a dual core radiator, or integra radiator if the car has no a/c.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you sure about that? the thermostat opens only WHEN the temperature gets hot and pops the spring in the thermostat. running without one will make your engine not as effecient cause it operates better at a certain temp range.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question248.htm

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cooling-system.htm

please don't post stuff unless you are sure the info is correct. the internet is already full of useless crap.

 

In a nutshell: "running your car without a thermostat will make the water in the
radiator and the engine at the same temperature causing the temperature to rise
ever so slowly to the point of over heating. The purpose of the thermostat is to
keep the engine at a constant temperature, the water in the radiator is allowed to
cool the engine when required, the thermostat releases water to flow through the
engine keeping a constant temperature."

In D15B_Turbo's case, his problem will compound since he is blocking airflow to his radiator.

"please don't post stuff unless you are sure the info is correct. the internet is already full of useless crap."


Modified by Extreme at 6:58 AM 5/21/2005


Modified by Extreme at 6:59 AM 5/21/2005

 

Cheaper options than a new radiator would be a better fan, Water Wetter or just use a little more water in your coolent mixture.

 

thanks people for the quick responce...!

 

y not just get the slim 12" radiator fan the guy sells here on honda-tech for $60 bucks shipped . its suppose to flow like 600cfm more than stock and free up some space(3") on the engine bay. and also get some thermal exhaust wrap for the manifold,downpipe to keep the engine bay cooler. this combo will def lower your engine temps and cost you under $100 bucks.

 

Any updates on which method you plan to execute? Or have used? Any luck?
I got the same intercooler and having the same freakin problem.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 5 Speed Dc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any updates on which method you plan to execute? Or have used? Any luck?
I got the same intercooler and having the same freakin problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>

nope havent thought of what im gonna do... i checked coolant levels and everythin... i guess its just time to save some money...!

 

Damn. I just stopped driving my p.o.s.

 

well you can wire up your fans to run nonstop, that will help alot.