What do you use to keep your engine temps down?
07-12-2002, 08:11 AM
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What do you use to keep your engine temps down?
Anybody run a aftermarket thermostat or radiator car? What about Fluidyne radiators?
I have a Billions thermostat right now and thinking of getting the Mugen radiator cap and the FAL radiator fans. Im thinking anything to help keep temps down is a good thing.
Other setups?
I have a Billions thermostat right now and thinking of getting the Mugen radiator cap and the FAL radiator fans. Im thinking anything to help keep temps down is a good thing.
Other setups?
07-12-2002, 08:24 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (RATEDR)
Fluiddyne 
Spoon radiator and cap
Redline water wetter
FAL fans
None of which are absolutely needed, but if you gotta have the baddest of the bad, those are it.
Spoon radiator and cap
Redline water wetter
FAL fans
None of which are absolutely needed, but if you gotta have the baddest of the bad, those are it.
07-12-2002, 08:26 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Arturbo)
You are over thinking everything and remember to KISS.
[Modified by DSF, 12:26 PM 7/12/2002]
07-12-2002, 08:41 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Arturbo)
Is water wetter really worth putting in the radiator? I bought one bottle but am kinda wondering if it's worth putting it in an aftermarket radiator (soon to be installed).
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07-12-2002, 08:45 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (VaporTrail)
like giving a dead man an enema - it may not help, but it sure as hell ain't gonna hurt.
That's about the funniest thing I heard today!
07-12-2002, 09:40 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (DSF)
Forget the water temp, stock usually does just fine. If it doesn't a lower temp thermo and fan switch will suffice.
I'd look into lowering your oil temps. Oil coolers can be put together for relatively cheap and go along way towards keeping turbo'd engines happy. Oil is the life blood of your motor, and the heat of a turbo is rough on the oil. Keeping your oil cooler will help the life of your engine and keep the overall temps oil AND water lower.
After I installed my oil cooler, I noticed a 5~10 degree drop on average in water temp.
HTH
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I'd look into lowering your oil temps. Oil coolers can be put together for relatively cheap and go along way towards keeping turbo'd engines happy. Oil is the life blood of your motor, and the heat of a turbo is rough on the oil. Keeping your oil cooler will help the life of your engine and keep the overall temps oil AND water lower.
After I installed my oil cooler, I noticed a 5~10 degree drop on average in water temp.
HTH
~steven
07-12-2002, 09:42 AM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Speed PHreak)
After I installed my oil cooler, I noticed a 5~10 degree drop on average in water temp.
07-12-2002, 12:27 PM
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (RATEDR)
Custom oil cooler setup:
Tru-Cool oil cooler (TRU-L7B, 24 row) ~ $50
Canton billet sandwhich adapter plate ~$50
12 ft of 15/32" crank case ventation hose. ~ $10
(4) 1/2" NPT --> 1/2" Barbed hose fittings ~ $5
Total cost was about $125
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com is where I got the oil cooler and adapter plate from.
~peace
Tru-Cool oil cooler (TRU-L7B, 24 row) ~ $50
Canton billet sandwhich adapter plate ~$50
12 ft of 15/32" crank case ventation hose. ~ $10
(4) 1/2" NPT --> 1/2" Barbed hose fittings ~ $5
Total cost was about $125
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com is where I got the oil cooler and adapter plate from.
~peace
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Speed PHreak)
how does koyo and fluidyne radiators compare?? any comments?? experiences??
what would you recommend??
also, does those braided radiator hose cover help?? or are they mostly for show?
thanks
[Modified by accordfreak, 10:14 PM 7/12/2002]
what would you recommend??
also, does those braided radiator hose cover help?? or are they mostly for show?
thanks
[Modified by accordfreak, 10:14 PM 7/12/2002]
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Anubyss)
Is water wetter really worth putting in the radiator? I bought one bottle but am kinda wondering if it's worth putting it in an aftermarket radiator (soon to be installed).
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Arturbo)
Speaking of radiators.... My radiator(Stock 95 teg) has developed a very minimal leak. However, I assume it will progressively get worse. Im in the process of putting together a fully built ls/v turbo(60-1) motor. Should I consider replacing the stock radiator(due to fitment issues and the fact its leaking) or figure out how to seal it up. Im leaning towards replacing it-any suggestions.
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Re: What do you use to keep your engine temps down? (Speed PHreak)
Custom oil cooler setup:
Tru-Cool oil cooler (TRU-L7B, 24 row) ~ $50
Canton billet sandwhich adapter plate ~$50
12 ft of 15/32" crank case ventation hose. ~ $10
(4) 1/2" NPT --> 1/2" Barbed hose fittings ~ $5
Total cost was about $125
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com is where I got the oil cooler and adapter plate from.
~peace
Tru-Cool oil cooler (TRU-L7B, 24 row) ~ $50
Canton billet sandwhich adapter plate ~$50
12 ft of 15/32" crank case ventation hose. ~ $10
(4) 1/2" NPT --> 1/2" Barbed hose fittings ~ $5
Total cost was about $125
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com is where I got the oil cooler and adapter plate from.
~peace
Have ever heard of these "Set Rabs" Oil coolers or something like that?
What do you guys think of the pricey Greddy Oil Cooler?
How about the B&M. I'm trying to figure out which one I want.
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