Subject	I run a stock cap on my Koyo
Posted by	aliaZ on February 08, 2011 at 4:35 PM
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In Reply To	Whats wrong with Nismo rad cap? posted by ZXoltan on February 08, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Message	Any "high performance" radiator cap will run the cooling system at higher pressures. I've seen too many Z's with failed heater cores that also ran a Nismo radiator cap. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but I'd rather not risk it. If your cooling system is operating correctly, a high pressure cap offers no performance benefit over a stock cap, yet places extra strain on system components.
Follow Ups	I've had some overheating issues lately so I plan to upgrade - Musashi Sword 22:00:44 02/07/11 upgraded oil cooler? It's all a factor right? - PiotrC70 22:17:52 02/07/11 Yeah the oil cooler I was thinking about too. No, I dont - Musashi Sword 22:19:25 02/07/11 How bad? You shouldn't be over heating. - Woody75 (Denver) 22:20:42 02/07/11 From the cruise, havent really driven it far since then - Musashi Sword 22:22:37 02/07/11 With your set up you still shouldn't overheat. - Woody75 (Denver) 22:26:17 02/07/11 Could still be an issue I guess with the rad cap and - Musashi Sword 22:29:17 02/07/11 Start with the cap. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 22:34:07 02/07/11 Agreed. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:53:54 02/07/11 Stupid question...but did you burp the cooling system? (n/m) - CameronSF 10:30:56 02/08/11 If I remember correctly his overflow tank isnt fitting right - 5280Z_nightstalker 15:05:03 02/08/11 A stock tank should continue to work just fine asssuming its - Bernie (NoVA) 16:28:48 02/08/11 Thats my point though its broke at the neck and possibly - 5280Z_nightstalker 00:19:23 02/09/11 About the stock tank... - Bernie (NoVA) 00:28:03 02/09/11 Do you have one that's good and crack free? How about - Musashi Sword 01:12:41 02/09/11 I know someone local who would have them. - Woody75 (Denver) 07:10:40 02/09/11 lol, sorry (n/m) - Musashi Sword 08:28:39 02/09/11 Check your fan clutch, too - ZXoltan 22:58:26 02/07/11 Big 2nd. Someone had installed a NA clutch on my TT. Caused - HillZTT 06:09:59 02/08/11 hmm..now that actually might be a possibility. This is a - Musashi Sword 08:50:44 02/08/11 Ah. Hope that's it, nice easy fix. You know about the dot - HillZTT 10:56:59 02/08/11 Re: I've had some overheating issues lately so I plan to upgrade - Hoov100 23:24:12 02/07/11 overheating is always a concern of mine - blackomega 08:44:55 02/08/11 Thanks, those are all things I guess I need to check. Yes - Musashi Sword 08:54:31 02/08/11 I'd skip the Nismo radiator cap and stay OEM - aliaZ 10:00:54 02/08/11 I think one would be plenty, a Billion is overkill :-) (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:50:43 02/08/11 you never know... (n/m) - blackomega 11:07:14 02/08/11 he's in texas, he doesn't get as much cold weather as you :) - vulcanrush 12:05:49 02/08/11 It was a play on the name of the T-stat :-) (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 12:26:58 02/08/11 i know, i was just joking that we "only" got a few flurries - vulcanrush 13:01:48 02/08/11 lol, thats funny (n/m) - Musashi Sword 23:11:37 02/08/11 Whats wrong with Nismo rad cap? - ZXoltan 16:07:11 02/08/11 I run a stock cap on my Koyo - aliaZ 16:35:42 02/08/11 would you recommend the billion thermostat even for - vulcanrush 17:32:08 02/08/11 nope - aliaZ 19:02:10 02/08/11 So as long as it's a new and working oem rad cap, it will be - Musashi Sword 01:15:16 02/09/11 yep (n/m) - aliaZ 12:14:12 02/09/11 Thanks Don. Why would Koyo rec a high pressure cap then? - ZXoltan 06:28:54 02/09/11 a high pressure cap raises the max temp your system can - aliaZ 12:16:57 02/09/11 you can tack bolt ons onto it, or fix the problem. (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 10:22:08 02/08/11 Why not figure out why your car is overheating? (n/m) - John (MD) 10:27:01 02/08/11 Oh come on John - whats the fun in that. Clearly the 1st - Bernie (NoVA) 15:00:27 02/08/11 it sounds like air bubbles are in your coolant system - SuparexTT 22:09:41 02/08/11
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