s13 with sr20 swap radiator question

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Jul 6, 2004 | 05:15 PM

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rj2173

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s13 with sr20 swap radiator question

Well, I have a leak in my stock 240sx radiator and I wanted to get a new one but wasn't sure if I need suck a big radiator like a koyo or fluidyne. the car has an sr20 swap that makes 355rwhp and im planing on upgrading the turbo to put right about 440-450rwhp. do you think I needed to upgrade my radiator since I need a new one anyway, or can i get another stock 240 or maybe even a stock sr20 radiator?!

Jul 6, 2004 | 05:27 PM

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Yes, I think you should get a high performance radiatior, I've heard that Sr's tend to run hot, like when the temp goes high, it rarely goes back down or somthing like that. SCC has enstilled bits and peices of "technobabble" and other articles into my head.

Since you need a new one anyway, I say spring for a good one ,don;t risk frying the engine.

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Jul 6, 2004 | 07:22 PM

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yeah, definitely just pick up a koyo... but if you desperately need a radiator just to get around... contact chin180sx... i know he has 2 of em...

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Jul 6, 2004 | 09:03 PM

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and get some supercool from XAT...i did that and my car runs about 14 degrees cooler than it did before i put that in.

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Jul 7, 2004 | 10:36 AM

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supercool? is this like redline water wetter?

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Jul 7, 2004 | 10:42 AM

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if you lookin at putting out over 400 horse, id roll with a new radiator man, IMO

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Jul 7, 2004 | 10:43 AM

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Uh yeah. +1 on the Koyo Aluminum radiator. I have it and I've never had a heating problem. I also have dual Flexalites and a VSPL FMIC. You should've had this radiator in the first place making that kind of power.

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