currently running a vortech supercharger on a b16a2 tuned with s300.

what type of radiator should i get and what kind of powergains can i expect with the upgrade from the OEM radiator?

 

does your car run hot? Your not really going to get any kind of power gains from a radiator

 

car doesnt run hot, but the supercharger is cooled by the same coolant that cools the engine. (technically its a pro charger) so if i can get that to be cooler, then the supercharger will perform better. so whats the best radiator to go with on a budget of around 300 dollars

 

Fluidyne/Koyo would work well. Might as well get a new fan as well. I use a Fluidyne and FAL fan and haven't had any issues yet.

 

honestly unless you're having issues with overheating/etc.. I really dont see this helping unless you plan on beating on the car for an extended period of time. It will help you race on it for longer, but will not necessarily help cool the charger more to get a denser intake charge. Unless you plan in going without a thermostat or going with a lower thermostat, but I wouldnt really reccomend it.

Edit, what you need to do it get a separate water pump, reservoir, cooler & make a self contained cooling system specifically for the charger itself (like a ford lightning has). This way it would not be "heated" by the engine and would still have a way to cool itself.

 

thats another thing that has been suggested to me. or a custom intercooler setup since there isnt one made for my setup.

by the end of summer i plan to have a custom setup, but for now im getting a radiator upgrade, i need a new one anyway.