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alex_s817 · 07-01-2015, 06:48 PM

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 · 07-01-2015, 07:21 PM

Impossible if the numbers don't match.

EnemyS15 · 07-01-2015, 07:46 PM

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

feito · 07-01-2015, 08:27 PM

er body know they oughta match

KiLLeR2001 · 07-01-2015, 08:30 PM

It be real up in these streets cuh.

MR_GUTTI · 07-01-2015, 08:45 PM

Really interested in this info as well

Bushido · 07-02-2015, 02:52 PM

Aluminum radiator + Altima fans is all you need.

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

Ilya · 07-02-2015, 04:22 PM

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 · 07-02-2015, 05:42 PM

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

spooled240 · 07-02-2015, 06:00 PM

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 · 07-02-2015, 09:23 PM

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling
old topic, dont see a need for a new thread

alex_s817 · 07-03-2015, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feito

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=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 · 07-03-2015, 02:51 PM

Mishimoto is trash.

Kuma · 07-03-2015, 04:10 PM

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 · 07-04-2015, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmode1

^^^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 · 07-04-2015, 12:15 PM

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 · 07-04-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_ss

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:

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!!!.

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

07-01-2015, 06:48 PM	#1
alex_s817 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Radiator/fan Set-ups, Show Me What You Got 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.

07-01-2015, 07:21 PM	#2
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	Impossible if the numbers don't match. __________________

07-01-2015, 07:46 PM	#3
EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	THEY HAVE TO MATCH!!!!!! It's the only way! __________________ Check out my build thread! http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...rhd-build.html

07-01-2015, 08:30 PM	#5
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	It be real up in these streets cuh. __________________

07-02-2015, 02:52 PM	#7
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Aluminum radiator + Altima fans is all you need. both of which I happen to have for sale at the moment. __________________

07-01-2015, 08:27 PM	#4
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	er body know they oughta match

07-01-2015, 08:45 PM	#6
MR_GUTTI Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Really interested in this info as well

07-02-2015, 04:22 PM	#8
Ilya Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 34 Posts: 712 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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

07-02-2015, 05:42 PM	#9
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^I don't think all aftermarket radiators suck, but I know for sure that I've heard Mishimotos do. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

07-02-2015, 06:00 PM	#10
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,203 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I've never had any issues with my Mishimoto. My altimas fans rarely need to turn on driving around even with my large FMIC.

07-02-2015, 09:23 PM	#11
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t...hlight=cooling old topic, dont see a need for a new thread

07-03-2015, 02:51 PM	#13
fatduece Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hoonigay Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mishimoto is trash.

07-03-2015, 04:10 PM	#14
Kuma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The last house on the right Age: 38 Posts: 758 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

07-04-2015, 12:15 PM	#16
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	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 90C under normal driving Water temps don't go over 88C unless my coolant is running low. Majority of the time temps fall between 75-86*C

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