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?

 

Dont get one unless you are over heating. You are over thinking everything and remember to KISS.

art

 

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.

 

More people should live by this rule...including me


[Modified by DSF, 12:26 PM 7/12/2002]

 

your bank account will love you for it.

 

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).

 

like giving a dead man an enema - it may not help, but it sure as hell ain't gonna hurt.

 

LOL

That's about the funniest thing I heard today!

 

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

~steven

 

Huh, thanks. I always wondered what effect an oil cooler would have on water temps.

 

Which oil cooler set up are you running.

 

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

 

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]

 

If you really want to save money, instead of water wetter use a a tea spoon of your favorite dish washing detergant. No lie! Does the same thing as WW and you can add the pretty purple color if you want to.

art

 

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.

 

Wow, that sounds great, I was goign to get a oil cooler once I got my turbo put in, but I didn't know what to get.

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.