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dannobre 01-19-2012 08:42 PM

Saw that one a few months ago. It has a nice thermostat on it to keep the overcooling issue to a minimum

dannobre 01-19-2012 08:44 PM

I hate that you can't edit posts on the mobile site :( can't even fix spelling mistakes. And the fun autocorrect errors :D

9krpmrx8 01-20-2012 12:23 AM


Originally Posted by Easy_E1 (Post 4169787)
Well now. Where have I seen that pic before?




Oh wait. I took it.

As far as the holes in back go 9k,,, I guess they (GT Spec) wanted you to be able to drain the radiator on USDM and JDM models.

:wavey:

:suspect: :rollingla


Yeah initially it only came with one hole to accommodate the JDM cars, then instead of coming up with two designs the just added a second hole. I don't get the louvers either but hey it's a lot better than the plastic crap. Mine is very light and very strong, I am pretty proud of it, the guy who made did a great job. I do need to add ductwork and a thermostat to my secondary radiator though.

olddragger 01-20-2012 11:06 AM

Thats a really nice set up. Thermostat with a by pass even. Reasonable price also, considering everything.
Is the fan on a thermostatic switch? I believe so? Probably has an overide also?
Maybe it is tapped into the factory fan?

ELI063 01-25-2012 12:47 PM

Interesting part, have anyone bought this or used it?? I would like to know someone's experience with this part.

halimsteven 01-25-2012 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4169918)
Yeah initially it only came with one hole to accommodate the JDM cars, then instead of coming up with two designs the just added a second hole. I don't get the louvers either but hey it's a lot better than the plastic crap. Mine is very light and very strong, I am pretty proud of it, the guy who made did a great job. I do need to add ductwork and a thermostat to my secondary radiator though.

hey man, do you mind sharing with me the radiator look? i am looking for the second radiator...where do you get the stuff from?
steven

9krpmrx8 01-25-2012 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by halimsteven (Post 4173964)
hey man, do you mind sharing with me the radiator look? i am looking for the second radiator...where do you get the stuff from?
steven


Check my build thread for pics, I just used a Long brand (good OEM manufacturer) ATV radiator that I bought on Ebay new. I do recommend getting the one without a radiator cap though, mine came with it's own cap and it is fine but one without a cap is preferred, that way if it over pressurizes it only comes out one place :)

This is the one I have:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Engine...item3f0e84e5d6

This is the one I recommend, but not unless you are forced induction and live in a hot environment. You would probably have over cooling issues otherwise. You could always put in a bypass though for when it is not needed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Perform...item3f034e927f

dannobre 01-25-2012 02:52 PM

You could also buy something like this.....
http://bmracing.com/wp-bnmcont/uploads/70297.jpg

problem is by the time you buy the thermostat, undertray, and the other stuff you are over the price of the pre-made one by a mile :)


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