 Searching for a much colder radiator, and thermostat setup |
 Apr 4, 2008 - 11:41 AM
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When my engine's all built and running...I'd like to keep it cooler than the factory setup...I was thinking of getting a high-quality (like B-COOL) radiator and a lower temp. thermostat to ensure long life for my new engine. What do you guys suggest or is it not really a good idea at all for reasons I'm unaware of?
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Apr 4, 2008 - 2:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
oh...so is there no worth at all into lowering the temp even a bit?
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Apr 4, 2008 - 4:21 PM
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QUOTE(6G96GT @ Apr 4, 2008 - 3:41 PM) [snapback]661353[/snapback] oh...so is there no worth at all into lowering the temp even a bit? optimal operating temp for our motors is gonna be between 190-210*F. our cooling system is quite adequate at keeping the temp in that range, with a daily driver, even in heavy traffic. if your having trouble with high temps, id look at things other than your radiator. (unless of course your road racing, which i dont think is the case here.) that said, the all aluminum 2 row core KOYO radiator certainly looks awesome. haha. 
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6G96GT Searching for a much colder radiator Apr 4, 2008 - 11:41 AM
Kwanza26 Engines have an ideal operating temp. You can... Apr 4, 2008 - 12:32 PM 6G96GT I'm not having probs at all. I just want to ge... Apr 6, 2008 - 1:50 PM
stevest202 cold engine more friction and hence more wear on m... Apr 6, 2008 - 2:35 PM
alltracman78 QUOTE(6G96GT @ Apr 6, 2008 - 1:50 PM... Apr 6, 2008 - 5:21 PM 6G96GT oh well, I guess I'll keep it stock then. Good... Apr 6, 2008 - 5:22 PM 6strngs and it looks cool I had a koyo radiator in for a ... Apr 7, 2008 - 5:03 PM |
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