High compression engine
03-09-2009, 11:39 PM
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High compression engine
sence my engine is high compression should i have a bigger radiator? because my car runs got and my radiator seeems smal to me plus its a cheapy!! should i have a big radiator because of high compression
ok so my car gets pretty hot when i drive it but i think my wirings messed up because when i turn on my blinker when the cars warmed up the temp gauge bounces up in rythme with the blinker clicks..only when its warmed up tho?
my radiator seems to be pretty small sence my engine is high compression should i have a bigger radiator? its not a expencive radiator its a cheapyy
btw idk if this matters but the people that swapped the egine in it never put the ac or heater back in so idsk if that can **** anything bup but i figured id let u know about that too
ok so my car gets pretty hot when i drive it but i think my wirings messed up because when i turn on my blinker when the cars warmed up the temp gauge bounces up in rythme with the blinker clicks..only when its warmed up tho?
my radiator seems to be pretty small sence my engine is high compression should i have a bigger radiator? its not a expencive radiator its a cheapyy
btw idk if this matters but the people that swapped the egine in it never put the ac or heater back in so idsk if that can **** anything bup but i figured id let u know about that too
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03-10-2009, 12:01 AM
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Re: High compression engine
well i had a cheap radiator when i did my motor swap and a couple weeks later it cracked on me.. just messed up all to hell. for the mean time i got another cheap one like a $40 one.. now the top is cracking and leaking.. im thinking my problem is from having a bigger motor but now im going to get an better one. im opting for a mishimoto radiator.. i dont think it would hurt to upgrade it u know..? as far as the gauge bouncing idk.. ill ask and see if anyone knows..
03-10-2009, 12:07 AM
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Re: High compression engine
well i had a cheap radiator when i did my motor swap and a couple weeks later it cracked on me.. just messed up all to hell. for the mean time i got another cheap one like a $40 one.. now the top is cracking and leaking.. im thinking my problem is from having a bigger motor but now im going to get an better one. im opting for a mishimoto radiator.. i dont think it would hurt to upgrade it u know..? as far as the gauge bouncing idk.. ill ask and see if anyone knows..
03-10-2009, 10:36 AM
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Re: High compression engine
a stock radiator will work just fine on a high compression engine. Unless the radiator is old & dirty, so it's blocking the flow of fluid (making your car overheat), then I would invest in a new radiator or have your factory one flushed & rebuilt - do this first before buying an aftermarket one that's made of plastic.
03-10-2009, 03:51 PM
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a stock radiator will work just fine on a high compression engine. Unless the radiator is old & dirty, so it's blocking the flow of fluid (making your car overheat), then I would invest in a new radiator or have your factory one flushed & rebuilt - do this first before buying an aftermarket one that's made of plastic.
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