ls1 swaps with ka radiator ???sss

[1Badhatch]

Anyone who has done the swap in there s13 or 14 with a ka radiator can u take a coat hanger bend it to shape and give measurements of each bend so I can go buy the right hoses please

[smellslikecurry]

http://www.enjukuracing.com/products/mishimoto-nissan-240sx-s14-w-lsx-swap-silicone-hose-kit.html

or check this link for info on parts store hoses

http://www.silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=680&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[onehundredoctane]

Be careful with the KA radiator on the LS swap. . . the inlet and outlet for the hoses being on the same side of the radiator means coolant doesn't spend as much time in the radiator.

If you can, go SR radiator since the inlet and outlet are on opposite sides of the end tanks.

Hope that makes sense. . .

[smellslikecurry]

If you absolutely want to stick with a KA rad, get a good dual pass one.

[shaggyjake]

I'm using a mishimoto KA rad on my swap. It's not really holding up to the task. The mishi design is supposedly a cross flow but it seems like a basic down low. The side with the inlet/outlet gets scalding hot and the driver side is almost cool to the touch. I've added an oil cooler, ceramic coated long tubes, and top cooling panels. Hopefully it works out. If you haven't already bought a new radiator, then check out this one:

http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KOYO-RH020539N

Koyo dual pass with inlet and outlet on the same side.

I plan on upgrading to this soon.

[mishimoto]

I'm using a mishimoto KA rad on my swap. It's not really holding up to the task. The mishi design is supposedly a cross flow but it seems like a basic down low. The side with the inlet/outlet gets scalding hot and the driver side is almost cool to the touch. I've added an oil cooler, ceramic coated long tubes, and top cooling panels. Hopefully it works out. If you haven't already bought a new radiator, then check out this one:

http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KOYO-RH020539N

Koyo dual pass with inlet and outlet on the same side.

I plan on upgrading to this soon.

Hello shaggyjake

I'm very sorry to hear that you have not been pleased with the performance of your radiator. If you need any assistance please contact us direct at [email protected] and we would be happy to help. Don't forget, every product we make is backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.

Have a great day
-Jake
Mishimoto

[OutlawLui]

Be careful with the KA radiator on the LS swap. . . the inlet and outlet for the hoses being on the same side of the radiator means coolant doesn't spend as much time in the radiator.

If you can, go SR radiator since the inlet and outlet are on opposite sides of the end tanks.

Hope that makes sense. . .

wow interesting... never thought of that myself


good info

[Relentless240]

The koyo RH020539N looks nice. Too bad theres no
Npt built into tho. Even the sr20 Koyo has them.
Do the s14 fan mounts fit on this radiator?

[afishysilvia]

I have a Godspeed 2” KA Rad with mishimoto slim fans. I think the hoses depend on the kit. With my CX Racing kit like the one the OP has, there’s not enough room for any pre bent hoses. I’m using stainless steel tubes with odd ballends to make up the diff.

[alwaysnboost]

I have a KA rad from Mishi on a built LS. NO issues at all.

[afishysilvia]

I have a KA rad from Mishi on a built LS. NO issues at all.

You’re also New Jersey Area, which I bet doesn’t get close to the ambient temps on the west coast.

[cclark]

I have the Mishimoto KA Rad and Fan shroud, with the Mishi swap hoses. I've fabricated the Mishi Water Temp Sensor Adapter fitting to bypass the LS steam port.

[afishysilvia]

I have a Godspeed radiator with mishi slim fan and shroud. So far not impressed with it, need to play with fan speed and when they come on during tune then I’ll decide. For now I have an added SPAL pusher fan on the front.