I was going to get a Fluidyne radiator. I figured it would be a good upgrade especially since I will be traking the car in the hot Arizona summer weather. Is it worth it? Or will this not help a lot?

 

You should ask EP. He's car catches a cold everytime the outside temp drops below 95 degrees. So Arizona is perfect for you car.

 

With Fluidyne radiator, Spoon thermoswitch and thermostat, and a 60/40 mix of water and OEM coolant, my temperature has NEVER gone above 175 deg. F

90% of the time it's between 150-160. Around noon, when it's the hottest outside, it's like 165-ish. Takes quite a while to get up to operating temperature tho'.

The radiator fan bolts right on, but you have to make modifications for the condenser fan to bolt up. I used a automatic trans cooler mounting kit from B&M.

 

Fluidyne radiators are over priced and do not give you that much of an advantage. If I were you, or looking for a radiator upgrade, i would go with C&R Racing Incorporated. The are race proven. They make radiators for Indy cars, and full raod race cars like Porsche Motorsports, Penske Racing, Patrick Racing, Reynard, Riley & Scott, and many more. And for the price of JUST the Fluidyne radiator, you can get a C&R radiator WITH the electric fan.

-Alex
AIM: CrispiKreme

 

Very much so.

My buddy dropped on into his crx, and now the needle never moves above the C..... Before it used to get almost to the 1/2 mark. And in the wintertime, forget it: no hot air blows out of the vents, period. We're lucky to get air that's not cold!

 

I like the Koyo radiators more than the Fluidyne ones. Better quality but costs a bit more.

 

Sounds like he's missing the thermostat.

 

If I were to get a new radiator I would NEED to be able to have heat. It's cold in Michigan.

 

That's what your girlfriends are for dude. Have a orgy in your car and that will fog up the windows for ya..

 

Okay, I am a nice guy, but that was just about the stupidest comment ever. j/k

Anyways, I am getting a really good price so that is why I am wanting to buy it.

Hell, in AZ track temperatures get easily up to 150+ on the track.

 

I have the Fluidyne and have to agree with MikeK, My car never goes above 74C when driving and 82C when sitting
I have Fluidyne Radiator, Spoon Thermostat and switch, and 2 12" Slimline Fluidyne fans.

Mike K - I'll finally have those Spoon Rad Caps in, I'll test fit to the Fluidyne and let you know

 

http://www.absoluteradiator.com/cgi-...603+1015030098

You can just get the CSF radiator if you want a little step up, but still run in cold winters.

Not bad for $159


[Modified by TodaSi, 7:45 PM 3/1/2002]

 

I love my C & R Rad!! Stays Super cool




http://www.crracing.com

Miguel

 

There's Miguel showing off his beautiful hatch again.

 

 

Your header looks pretty.

 

i love my C & R too...

 

I have heard great things about the Koyo... but I love my fluidyne. Winter is interesting though... definatly need to warm the car up in the am.



Sure do miss my dirty and mis-matched engine bay It looks so different now.... now that i can stand in it.