Subject	Radiator capacity doesn't really change engine temps like
Posted by	Bernie (NoVA) on December 11, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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In Reply To	I had been experiencing hotter than average engine temps posted by jschrauwen on December 11, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Message	that. Unless your old radiator was leaking/clogged/ or the cap was busted a new radiator wouldn't have this effect on operating temps. Bernie Bilski berniebilski@cox.net 1995 Nissan 300ZX TwinTurbo in Cobalt Green 1997 Nissan 240SX SE in Ultra Red ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368
Follow Ups	best radiator upgrade Z1?? what do you guys think - Zboy17 19:39:16 12/10/09 Depends on your needs. Best option for me was the SPL - zgene4 21:42:38 12/10/09 well its a weekend warrior my mod info is filled out - Zboy17 07:00:55 12/11/09 2nd everything Bernie said - BigTDogg (MA) 09:21:02 12/11/09 Big 3rd on the SPL. (n/m) - Tu 10:04:47 12/11/09 Radiator with oil cooler $895. (n/m) - 240Z FeO2 12:15:15 12/11/09 Howe... - Cruicad 06:58:49 12/11/09 ok cool thats the one i was lookin at thanks - Zboy17 07:01:46 12/11/09 I have a used howe radiator if your looking to save a few $. - DVDBURN (MD) 08:00:33 12/11/09 I love my howe, save some heartache and research - HighPsi 13:29:14 12/11/09 I had been experiencing hotter than average engine temps - jschrauwen 07:24:35 12/11/09 Radiator capacity doesn't really change engine temps like - Bernie (NoVA) 09:50:27 12/11/09 Why do people strive for larger capacity ones in first place - jschrauwen 11:57:27 12/11/09 Greater ability to maintain operating temps. (n/m) - Crazy Greek 13:00:39 12/11/09 how is this analogy - gt300zxtt 14:41:22 12/11/09 Not too good, frankly. Cold is not energy, it's the lack of - zellamay 18:14:45 12/11/09 it is easy to make calculations with negative energy - Technomancer 11:35:54 12/12/09 I understand that you like AMS, and you honestly seem like a - Z_Cherub 10:54:02 12/11/09 Agreed (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 11:18:35 12/11/09 Understood - jschrauwen 12:05:37 12/11/09 Nice sticker. (n/m) - Spongerider :) 12:08:24 12/11/09 2nd (n/m) - HighPsi 12:27:57 12/11/09 What sticker? (n/m) - jschrauwen 12:48:10 12/11/09 If it's gone, you need to update your sig - BigTDogg (MA) 13:12:15 12/11/09 Already done Tony. :) (n/m) - jschrauwen 17:38:19 12/11/09 Technically, it's ok to recommend AMS, too if you'd like. - Z_Cherub 12:12:28 12/11/09 I can see how that may possibly happen, that's Michael (n/m) - jschrauwen 12:47:48 12/11/09 *thanks (n/m) - jschrauwen 13:02:12 12/11/09 Sounds to me that your thermostat is bad... - alpha_omega16 11:27:29 12/11/09 Thermostat is a new Nismo one - jschrauwen 12:12:51 12/11/09 Fan clutch had more to do with it than the radiator - BigTDogg (MA) 12:45:42 12/11/09 Quite possibly so Tony - jschrauwen 12:52:29 12/11/09 unscientific approach to change two variables at once and - zgene4 14:10:09 12/11/09 I attributed it to both - jschrauwen 16:57:34 12/11/09 Why don't you contribute something useful instead of - HighPsi 12:27:11 12/11/09 Op was looking for cooling upgrades in a rad. - jschrauwen 13:01:27 12/11/09 "I believe the AMS rad specs are about the best you can get" - HighPsi 13:17:46 12/11/09 I don't care who inovates what - jschrauwen 17:04:50 12/11/09 whatever, kick rocks troll, moving on. (n/m) - HighPsi 17:28:22 12/11/09 Quality? If that is the case your standard are pretty low - Spongerider :) 18:04:53 12/11/09 But I'm OK with that because ... - jschrauwen 19:37:56 12/11/09 It's not what other believe it's a proven fact that the ams - Spongerider :) 00:15:25 12/12/09 Lets stick to rads/cooling issues shall we. - jschrauwen 00:57:57 12/12/09 so whose design is it so we can refer people to the proper - LJZTT 12:36:28 12/11/09 I have no idea - jschrauwen 13:05:07 12/11/09 Vuk can't carry on a conversation without insulting - HighPsi 13:21:14 12/11/09 And that's my problem, WHY? - jschrauwen 17:07:48 12/11/09 This is what you get for being a nut cradler for ams in the - Spongerider :) 18:26:08 12/11/09 I wouldn't expect anything in that regards. - jschrauwen 19:54:14 12/11/09 You'll aways be a jackal in sheeps clothing and most of - Spongerider :) 00:51:19 12/12/09 Sorry you feel that way Dean - jschrauwen 01:08:12 12/12/09 actually this particular portion of the thread deals with - LJZTT 02:36:37 12/12/09 Fair enough - jschrauwen 07:45:26 12/12/09 you are absolutely right, and those people do not care about - LJZTT 14:30:36 12/12/09 "it's obvious that people have issues with AMS".....DUHHH - LJZTT 02:12:47 12/12/09 Good read, definitely worth it. Wish you could put it on 3ZC (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 06:43:07 12/12/09 A very interesting read, indeed. (n/m) - jschrauwen 07:50:50 12/12/09 honestly what would be the point? They'll just ignore the - LJZTT 13:34:02 12/13/09 The format is the 2nd biggest turn off for me - BigTDogg (MA) 15:55:46 12/13/09 I appreciate your perspective and take on the matter. - jschrauwen 08:24:11 12/12/09 Not to keep going down this rat hole, but here's the point - BigTDogg (MA) 09:51:31 12/12/09 John, where is the discrepancy here? Does he or does he - LJZTT 19:46:38 12/12/09 Lawrence, I'm sorry - jschrauwen 22:40:43 12/12/09 Why can't you answer simple direct questions with simple - LJZTT 23:16:30 12/12/09 Because it doesn't serve him to do so. At the bottom of this - Bernie (NoVA) 00:03:38 12/13/09 the funny part of it is..... - LJZTT 02:58:25 12/13/09 Some may think that. - jschrauwen 08:42:05 12/13/09 lol about them being non-American. This site is dedicated to - marklar182 09:25:31 12/13/09 Some may think it because it is fact, the cat is already out - LJZTT 15:10:55 12/13/09 dude, CNRacing sold them to another eBay vendor who was - LJZTT 15:20:10 12/13/09 Bernie, you're right on a number of issues - jschrauwen 07:23:23 12/13/09 You are really dense. - PennStateZ (VB) 10:03:29 12/13/09 John - it boils down to this... - Bernie (NoVA) 13:49:22 12/13/09 In my eyes this is the real you... - Bernie (NoVA) 14:00:49 12/13/09 LOL @ politician - jschrauwen 07:57:13 12/13/09 more for you to ignore.... - LJZTT 19:35:58 12/13/09 well said (n/m) - Guapo 10:20:52 12/12/09 2nd (n/m) - SeedyROM 16:30:04 12/12/09 *ahem* I take exception to '90-93 femspoiler' - vorpalZ 22:49:51 12/13/09 Hi. would you please - nissansx 14:04:34 12/11/09 Wow, thanks for playing. (n/m) - Guapo 14:33:11 12/11/09 Wow, some people are REALLY dense (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:38:21 12/11/09 I think I said it best - ZEngineer 15:06:44 12/11/09 They acknowledge him because - Dream Z 15:20:34 12/11/09 Impressive. (n/m) - ni[X]it 16:33:52 12/11/09 prodigy? (n/m) - zgene4 16:38:02 12/11/09 thanks, noted (n/m) - aliaZ 17:46:54 12/11/09 lol (n/m) - SeedyROM 00:17:07 12/12/09 Just to set the record straight - Kyle(Houston) 09:50:20 12/12/09 Thanks for your support Kyle. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:02:02 12/12/09 Amen. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:08:30 12/13/09 guess you'll just have to rely on good reputation - vorpalZ 22:57:26 12/13/09 Wow. (n/m) - PennStateZ (VB) 15:58:12 12/12/09 eek....that's embarassing (n/m) - LJZTT 20:08:24 12/12/09 What a tool. (n/m) - Dustin 20:43:00 12/12/09 I really wish my Z were running right now so I could - TT XTZ 15:50:58 12/11/09 2nd. Mine runs 173-178 (n/m) - malman2100 01:39:18 12/12/09 colder is not necessarily better at 165F you are still - ztunerz 20:21:58 12/12/09 If you are really concerned w. cooling - toss that electric - Bernie (NoVA) 07:51:39 12/11/09 Agreed, dont got electric fan. - Cruicad 09:45:00 12/11/09 Listen to Bernie! As well, I would add a lower radiator - MixManMash 11:09:10 12/11/09 With an automatic trans, has anyone used the SPL - not4resaleZ 11:02:59 12/11/09 No reason you can't do that. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 11:25:05 12/11/09 Your auto box will love you! I would go with something - marklar182 12:21:47 12/11/09 I kind of like the stock or Nismo fitment. SPL makes a big - not4resaleZ 15:36:33 12/11/09 Koyo, Z1, Howe, Mucculloch, will all meet your needs. - nissansx 14:06:24 12/11/09 dont forget the Nismo (eurospec?) radiator, though IIRC it - LJZTT 23:19:22 12/11/09 wow i love this site lol - Zboy17 16:55:27 12/12/09
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