Radiator upgrade
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Re: Radiator upgrade
I agree. That's why I'm switching to an aluminum shroud that bolts to the radiator and then the fan bolts to it. I'm also expecting an increase in cooling efficiency with the 12" fan.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
You know Mishimoto would have given you a free replacement radiator right? They offer life time warranty on their radiators for anything including if you crash your car and destroy it. Check their website.
I actually switched to a Mishimoto in my Cobra this past summer and I see zero difference over other radiators I've run in terms of cooling. It's definitely a quality piece though that looks very well built.
In general on past vehicles I've built I've found cheaper no name brand radiators work just as good. However go to cheap and you deal with quality issues and POS radiators that spring leaks etc.
I actually switched to a Mishimoto in my Cobra this past summer and I see zero difference over other radiators I've run in terms of cooling. It's definitely a quality piece though that looks very well built.
In general on past vehicles I've built I've found cheaper no name brand radiators work just as good. However go to cheap and you deal with quality issues and POS radiators that spring leaks etc.
but hey at the time the last thing on my mind was the radiator. and its been past 3 months since the accident so my warranty is no good.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
I got my Go-Autoworks fan shroud today. It looks really good. The welds are really decent. It fits perfectly and comes complete with socket head stainless screws and rubber sleeves that keep the shroud from contacting the radiator.
I can't mount it like it is supposed to go due to lack of room on my car but I believe I can mod it and my SPAL fan to make it all good.
I can't mount it like it is supposed to go due to lack of room on my car but I believe I can mod it and my SPAL fan to make it all good.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
i have a go auto works and i had a ebay cxracing radiator. side by side they are virtual identical! i measured the fins and everything matched up exactly even the cap was the same.
with that said i wouldnt rave about go auto works radiators. maybe the internals are different but thats a 50 50 chance
also i truly believe the oem fan with shroud works best because of its funnel design. if you notice all motor manufactures have the same design when it comes to the radiator shroud and not some cookie sheet design we see all the time. funnel/cone shape works best for suction
with that said i wouldnt rave about go auto works radiators. maybe the internals are different but thats a 50 50 chance
also i truly believe the oem fan with shroud works best because of its funnel design. if you notice all motor manufactures have the same design when it comes to the radiator shroud and not some cookie sheet design we see all the time. funnel/cone shape works best for suction
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Re: Radiator upgrade
i have a go auto works and i had a ebay cxracing radiator. side by side they are virtual identical! i measured the fins and everything matched up exactly even the cap was the same.
with that said i wouldnt rave about go auto works radiators. maybe the internals are different but thats a 50 50 chance
also i truly believe the oem fan with shroud works best because of its funnel design. if you notice all motor manufactures have the same design when it comes to the radiator shroud and not some cookie sheet design we see all the time. funnel/cone shape works best for suction
with that said i wouldnt rave about go auto works radiators. maybe the internals are different but thats a 50 50 chance
also i truly believe the oem fan with shroud works best because of its funnel design. if you notice all motor manufactures have the same design when it comes to the radiator shroud and not some cookie sheet design we see all the time. funnel/cone shape works best for suction
You are correct in that the funnel or cone shape that has fan blades half in and half out is the best design. However space limitations cause even OEM manufactures to abandon that design at times. I've seen for example Ford Escapes have flat plastic shrouds that look like giant plastic cookie sheets.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
I ran a hongkong 39$ rad all summer never saw it heat up past operating one time even driving all day. spend 500 on a rad and fan set up to cool 10* less? ****
just driving around town any old rad should work, hell i rev 4900 for over an hour np
just driving around town any old rad should work, hell i rev 4900 for over an hour np
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Re: Radiator upgrade
The radiator I have is double core with a A/N fitting on the side to accommodate the Garrett 2860 plumbing. The Go-Autoworks shroud went on really well and if I had a Honda or Acura would have worked as is. But, my JDM B18C Type-R is in a Mini. It's hard to believe but the 2-3/4" thick assembly of fan and shroud is too thick and bounces off one of the intake charge pipes.
I solved the issue by mounting the fan underneath the shroud. I performed a bit of aluminum and plastic surgery to make this happen. It looks really good and essentially the G-A shroud is now part of the fan.
It also seems to work pretty well. The temperature is pretty cool here today, low 60's but the car never went over 194 degrees. It didn't matter what I did, fast, slow or stopped...194 degrees. I'm pretty happy with the whole affair. I no longer have the fan hanging off the radiator with zip ties and am now sporting a pretty neat aluminum shroud.
I solved the issue by mounting the fan underneath the shroud. I performed a bit of aluminum and plastic surgery to make this happen. It looks really good and essentially the G-A shroud is now part of the fan.
It also seems to work pretty well. The temperature is pretty cool here today, low 60's but the car never went over 194 degrees. It didn't matter what I did, fast, slow or stopped...194 degrees. I'm pretty happy with the whole affair. I no longer have the fan hanging off the radiator with zip ties and am now sporting a pretty neat aluminum shroud.
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Re: Radiator upgrade
The radiator I have is double core with a A/N fitting on the side to accommodate the Garrett 2860 plumbing. The Go-Autoworks shroud went on really well and if I had a Honda or Acura would have worked as is. But, my JDM B18C Type-R is in a Mini. It's hard to believe but the 2-3/4" thick assembly of fan and shroud is too thick and bounces off one of the intake charge pipes.
I solved the issue by mounting the fan underneath the shroud. I performed a bit of aluminum and plastic surgery to make this happen. It looks really good and essentially the G-A shroud is now part of the fan.
It also seems to work pretty well. The temperature is pretty cool here today, low 60's but the car never went over 194 degrees. It didn't matter what I did, fast, slow or stopped...194 degrees. I'm pretty happy with the whole affair. I no longer have the fan hanging off the radiator with zip ties and am now sporting a pretty neat aluminum shroud.
I solved the issue by mounting the fan underneath the shroud. I performed a bit of aluminum and plastic surgery to make this happen. It looks really good and essentially the G-A shroud is now part of the fan.
It also seems to work pretty well. The temperature is pretty cool here today, low 60's but the car never went over 194 degrees. It didn't matter what I did, fast, slow or stopped...194 degrees. I'm pretty happy with the whole affair. I no longer have the fan hanging off the radiator with zip ties and am now sporting a pretty neat aluminum shroud.
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