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Data logging. High coolant temps. Any advice?

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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Data logging. High coolant temps. Any advice?

I know our cars run a bit hotter than most, but my car has been on average at 205 degrees on the coolant temp after the car has warmed up. I want to get it down to about 195 or less. Was thinking about getting the KOYO or the Mishimoto radiator and a new stat. Will it help any at all or should I just leave it alone?
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jdenman03
I know our cars run a bit hotter than most, but my car has been on average at 205 degrees on the coolant temp after the car has warmed up. I want to get it down to about 195 or less. Was thinking about getting the KOYO or the Mishimoto radiator and a new stat. Will it help any at all or should I just leave it alone?
Just turn the fans on earlier - don't waste your money on those rads.
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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You can run less antifreeze....more water to coolant. It will give you a few degrees. Where do you live? It's not in your location. Maybe you can't run less....
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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there's quite a bit of missing information...what area do you live in? outside temperatures? city street driving? fwy driving? you get the idea
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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Puts some redline water wetter, you can get it at raceroots.com or any autozone for a little over $10 and put more water and less coolant... don't spend on a radiator... better get a accessport with MM calibration, it turns on the fans earlier I think and you also get the best from your car with the tune
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