Half Width Radiator FF Setup
May 12, 2011, 03:40 AM
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ive been driving around doin 3rd gear pulls, driving in traffic (not heavy ) cruising 65-70mph. and no over heating so far ! outside temps are in the 70s. hope that helps
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May 12, 2011, 12:48 PM
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I have a koyo rad setup from ams.
I've driven the car for 2-3 hours at a time no problem. In fact, I was stuck in traffic last week bumper to bumper for 15 miles clutching in and out for at least an hour with no overheating issues.
It was about 70 degrees out.
I've driven the car for 2-3 hours at a time no problem. In fact, I was stuck in traffic last week bumper to bumper for 15 miles clutching in and out for at least an hour with no overheating issues.
It was about 70 degrees out.
May 13, 2011, 07:51 AM
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Technically you should see some mileage gains running hotter on the freeway.
Truckers buy shields to cover half of their massive radiators since they aren't towing and don't need all the cooling. The warmer engine vastly improves efficiency and nets truckers a noticeable change in mileage.
With the right T-stat and smaller radiator, assuming you aren't causing damage you should see another mpg or two from the heat. You might also want to consider a product like Redlines WaterWetter to bump the efficiency of the half sized unit.
Truckers buy shields to cover half of their massive radiators since they aren't towing and don't need all the cooling. The warmer engine vastly improves efficiency and nets truckers a noticeable change in mileage.
With the right T-stat and smaller radiator, assuming you aren't causing damage you should see another mpg or two from the heat. You might also want to consider a product like Redlines WaterWetter to bump the efficiency of the half sized unit.