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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Saw that one a few months ago. It has a nice thermostat on it to keep the overcooling issue to a minimum

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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I hate that you can't edit posts on the mobile site can't even fix spelling mistakes. And the fun autocorrect errors :D
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
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.




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.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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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?
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Interesting part, have anyone bought this or used it?? I would like to know someone's experience with this part.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
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
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by halimsteven
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
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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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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