Radiator/fan Set-ups, Show Me What You Got

[alex_s817]

With it being summer time and so many turbo S-chassis cars running around, I'm interested in seeing what people are doing to keep their temps in check. Primarily interested in RB and JZ swapped cars since fan space is so limited. Whether its a stock rad with the rad support cut out or a tucked setup that sits out of sight, please help me out by posting what you've got that works for you. Thermostat information welcome as well.

[KiLLeR2001]

Impossible if the numbers don't match.

[EnemyS15]

THEY HAVE TO MATCH!!!!!! It's the only way!

[feito]

er body know they oughta match

[KiLLeR2001]

It be real up in these streets cuh.

[MR_GUTTI]

Really interested in this info as well

[Bushido]

Aluminum radiator + Altima fans is all you need.

both of which I happen to have for sale at the moment.

[Ilya]

OEM Is best.


I have a Mishimoto Radiator, New Nissan Water Pump, new Replacement Radiator Cap from Mishimoto, new hoses, new thermostat, OEM Clutch Fan with shroud.


My car runs about 10-15 F warmer than it did with OEM Nissan Radiator, and the clutch fan kicks into high gear while street driving in 70 degree weather.


Best part: STOCK KA24DE


Conclusion: Aftermarket radiator suck!


KEEP STOCK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT WHATEVER THE COST IS!!!


*All data brought to you by Nissan Data Scan

[simmode1]

^^^I don't think all aftermarket radiators suck, but I know for sure that I've heard Mishimotos do.

[spooled240]

I've never had any issues with my Mishimoto. My altimas fans rarely need to turn on driving around even with my large FMIC.

[feito]

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=528418&highlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=536831&highlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=325475&highlight=cooling
old topic, dont see a need for a new thread

[alex_s817]

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=528418&highlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=536831&highlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=325475&highlight=cooling
old topic, dont see a need for a new thread

Seeing how each of those is an "overheating, need help" thread, I don't see it as the same topic. I am looking for different cooling setups and what works for people. It's also 2015 and there are more people running tucked radiators, relocated radiators, etc etc. Sorry this thread is geared towards cooling performance rather than origin fenders and steering angle, I had hoped more people would post real responses.

[fatduece]

Mishimoto is trash.

[Kuma]

Champion 3 row radiator
dual 750cfm aftermarket fans...

Disclaimer: None of my cars or friend's cars with champion radiators have had this problem, but this is the only complaint I've heard of. Champion caps come in 2 varieties.

1.1 caps will hold about 15-16psi before opening into the overflow. All the Champion radiators I've seen in person have had this cap with no problems.

1.3 caps will not release until 19-20psi, and people have blamed this for blowing HG's. Building too much pressure.

The one I have in the honda did have some seepage from the cap about 3 months ago (It was about 6 years old) so i replaced it with a 13lbs cap at autozone for like $3, and haven't had any problems since.

[jr_ss]

OEM Is best.


I have a Mishimoto Radiator, New Nissan Water Pump, new Replacement Radiator Cap from Mishimoto, new hoses, new thermostat, OEM Clutch Fan with shroud.


My car runs about 10-15 F warmer than it did with OEM Nissan Radiator, and the clutch fan kicks into high gear while street driving in 70 degree weather.


Best part: STOCK KA24DE


Conclusion: Aftermarket radiator suck!


KEEP STOCK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT WHATEVER THE COST IS!!!


*All data brought to you by Nissan Data Scan

^^^I don't think all aftermarket radiators suck, but I know for sure that I've heard Mishimotos do.

Yes, they sure do. There is a reason they are cheap. The Koyos are a dual pass radiator now and even the single pass Koyos perform better than the mishitsu stuff.

[w0nderbr3ad]

KA24DET

Coolant:
Koyo aluminum radiator
Altima Fans
Nismo Thermostat
Distilled water/water wetter
PBM breather tank

Oil:
Greddy Oil filter reloc
Earl's Oil cooler with thermostat


Oil doesn't see 90*C under normal driving
Water temps don't go over 88*C unless my coolant is running low.

Majority of the time temps fall between 75-86*C

[Ilya]

Yes, they sure do. There is a reason they are cheap. The Koyos are a dual pass radiator now and even the single pass Koyos perform better than the mishitsu stuff.

Just to have technical data for those deciding on the radiator.

PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM MISHIMOTO!!!!

This is with OEM Radiator driving:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/ilya_2006/OEM%20Radiator%20Temps.jpg

The warmest temperature was 88 C

This is with Mishimoto Radiator. This was recorded while I was bleeding the system. The car has since been driven across the country and any "BUBBLES" in the system must have disappeared. The steady state temperature is 10 degrees warmer than it should and temperatures still behaves the same indicating a SHITTY RADIATOR!!!.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/ilya_2006/Mishimoto%20Radiator%20Graph.jpg

I can record another data log of a mishimoto radiator cooling performance for those curious.