whoaitzbrain

issue solved!

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Get a shroud for the slim fan or put the OEM fan back on. Most generic slim fans don't move enough air. The shroud makes all the difference.

whoaitzbrain

i have a shroud and the low temp switch kicks the fan on early.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

It doesn't sound like it's working well enough.
I'm boosted with a GoAutoworks dual core half rad with slimfan/shroud combo. I don't have any issues with overheating. Are you able to get the OEM fan to fit?

whoaitzbrain

lol I don't have the oem fan...my set up is from go autoworks as well.

johnjohn316

could be your head gasket. my buddy had the same problem with overheating replaced the thermostat, radiator or fan or whatever but still had problems. but hope you can find the problem tho. good luck

whoaitzbrain

thanks man, the motor is mint and I don't see any coolant leaks or oil at all.

Deetz

It could just be a cheap rad. With an ITR swap and the higher compression it makes, it will also make a lot more heat!!!

A quality dual core rad would be a must in my opinion for driving in any warmer temps. The compression in a jdm B18C-R is 11:1

whoaitzbrain

Thank you for the input! Mine is dual core I believe, what about a triple core from pwdjm? I don't know maybe mine is faulty? The worse case scenario I can think of is a blown head gasket which scares me but I don't see any signs of that, which is confusing me even more lol.

whoaitzbrain

does anyone know how to reverse the direction of the fan? i know you switch the wires but there is clips and i just dont want to cut them. BTW, im running obd1 p28 tuned on crome if that makes any difference.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I couldn't tell you about your fan but all you're supposed to do is switch the wires around.

whoaitzbrain

thanks man, i appreciate all your help

whoaitzbrain

bump...any other thoughts?

integratyper1990

In the radiator that i bought. I found instructions on how to change the fan into a puller which something about switching the fan blade over the opposite side.

Will post instructions up in a bit i will be home in an hour. Hopefully it will help.

whoaitzbrain

thank you SIR! i have a feeling that could be it...i can't really tell if it is pulling or pushing...to me, it feels like its pushing.

virgineg6

You could de-pin the rad fan motor connector and swap the pins

whoaitzbrain

it was the ****ing wires! reversed the fan, everything seems to be fine now. thanks guys!!!!!

purgat0ry

iTrader: (3)

I realize you've fixed it by now, but a very simple method is either using smoke, or paper.
Put a sheet of paper behind the fan, depending on how it moves around determines how you're fan is operating.

DSMAddicted

Yep. Incense works well, too.

Glad you fixed it though.

whoaitzbrain

I ended up using notebook paper! Next time I may just take a fat bong hit and blow it down there. That would be good, haha jk.