Subject	my opinion w/ no scientific data what-so-ever...
Posted by	PiotrC70 on October 29, 2003 at 8:10 AM
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In Reply To	I already have a PWR radiator posted by TritonZ on October 29, 2003 at 07:41 AM
Message	w/ regards to already having a hi-perf radiator, getting a front mount would somewhat cancel each other out. You'll definately have your colder intake air temps, but blocking the radiator MAY decrease the radiator's efficiency allowing it to run no better than stock... that's what I think. The only advantage you'll have over the stock would be more fluid capacity so you (once again) MAY have SLIGHTLY lower engine temps over a stock radiator but no where near it's efficiency if the front mount wasn't there. Also, few people w/ techtom's and such, have tested the engine temps w/ the radiator airguides (3pc set) and said that it lowered the temps 3-4 degrees (F*) The OTHER thought is that if you get a SLIGHTLY lower thermostat from 170 stock to say 160 or so. that would compensate for blocking the airflow to the radiator if you have a front mount. Just a thought, hope this helps. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle" ~ Plato
Follow Ups	Intercooler question - TritonZ 05:47:35 10/29/03 Have you ever stopped to think WHY there are so many... - JRH(KY) 07:25:51 10/29/03 It just seems like there is a pro or a con - TritonZ 07:35:47 10/29/03 (38C = 100F)There is a little bit of give and take... - PiotrC70 07:32:19 10/29/03 I already have a PWR radiator - TritonZ 07:41:51 10/29/03 my opinion w/ no scientific data what-so-ever... - PiotrC70 08:10:12 10/29/03 Also by having a front mount perhaps you are getting>>. - Cap927 (hibernating Z) 08:51:53 10/29/03 HKS and Primespeed both make very good FMIC's (n/m) - NR98 (next year) 07:52:07 10/29/03 going with an FMIC will only increase cooling problems. - nixit 08:35:25 10/29/03 Thankyou for your help thus far, Would a Custom job - TritonZ 08:46:37 10/29/03 I'd get the ARC sidemounts if I were you. But first>>> - Kenny 14 psi 09:53:42 10/29/03 I dident list "ECU upgrade" as such, I have a Haltech E6K - TritonZ 09:59:37 10/29/03 Very nice =). Get the side-mounts. (n/m) - Kenny 14 psi 10:02:58 10/29/03 They are looking better by the second :P (n/m) - TritonZ 10:06:40 10/29/03 Im not too sure on a detune - TritonZ 08:55:33 10/29/03 water injection. it's not just voodoo science. - nixit 09:07:57 10/29/03 Im not sure Australia ever got a Pinto in 1970 - TritonZ 09:18:32 10/29/03 LOL @ FMIC like look ...I know what you mean - BigTDogg (MA) 09:27:56 10/29/03 I'd run the highest octane available, flush and fill your - BigTDogg (MA) 09:25:15 10/29/03 APC ran a pressure check on the cooling system - TritonZ 09:35:51 10/29/03 Rice should never go on the car, only in a bowl :) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:43:24 10/29/03 Heheh I could do that however Im not selling anything - TritonZ 09:53:21 10/29/03 Do you have: - BigTDogg (MA) 12:18:53 10/29/03 Yeah man, no probs at all - TritonZ 13:21:49 10/29/03 Billion thermostat (143F) is overkill, track use only. - PiotrC70 09:39:09 10/29/03 Yeah, I wasn't sure how hard he drives. But good point (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:40:47 10/29/03 I dont really drive hard in hot - TritonZ 09:43:20 10/29/03 the Nismo thermo stat is 62deg C or - TritonZ 09:41:00 10/29/03 no....Get the billion T-stat - NR98 (next year) 09:43:51 10/29/03 where can I get this billion T-stat - TritonZ 09:55:48 10/29/03 ^^^ www.splparts.com ^^^ (n/m) - PiotrC70 10:04:22 10/29/03 thankyou, page bookmarked - TritonZ 10:10:10 10/29/03 I think this has been covered, you won't be in the - PiotrC70 10:01:08 10/29/03 I got that figure from Concept Z's site - TritonZ 10:06:11 10/29/03 The usual operating/actual coolant temp should be around 190 - PiotrC70 10:12:05 10/29/03 Thanks man, interesting info. - TritonZ 10:15:56 10/29/03 The Nismo STARTS to open at 160, it will not be completely - Chip(GMS Racing) 11:00:05 10/29/03 WOW! Not one person argued with this statement - SeedyROM 11:59:01 10/29/03 I must be too lovable :P - TritonZ 13:11:23 10/29/03 the tube/fin or bar/plate construction is not half as - T0M 09:30:49 10/29/03 Not true... - BigTDogg (MA) 09:35:05 10/29/03 Ive heard that 2 sandwiched sides - TritonZ 09:37:55 10/29/03 that wont matter. even the solid cores are split in two - T0M 09:46:36 10/29/03 forgot that one :) (n/m) - T0M 09:41:31 10/29/03 he should have said... - aliaZ 09:42:07 10/29/03 If it really is the best I can afford it - TritonZ 09:49:16 10/29/03 Congrats on losing weight =). - Kenny 14 psi 09:57:53 10/29/03 Strippers are cool. Nice work on getting back in shape - BigTDogg (MA) 09:58:47 10/29/03 hehhe thanks guys :) I already feel so much happier - TritonZ 10:03:14 10/29/03 I would not put a FMIC on a car if you are concerned about - YugoBernie (NoVA) 11:07:11 10/29/03 Yeah from peoples opinions I will go a set of ARC sides - TritonZ 13:24:20 10/29/03
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