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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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When going turbo is it recommended that you get a better radiator than oem since warmer air will be entering it or does oem work fine?
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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JspecVtec
When going turbo is it recommended that you get a better radiator than oem since warmer air will be entering it or does oem work fine?
No need for a new radiator - you need an intercooler instead.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JspecVtec
When going turbo is it recommended that you get a better radiator than oem since warmer air will be entering it or does oem work fine?
Depends on your setup. I tried to run the OEM radiator after my turbo install but ended up overheating. Had to upgrade mine.

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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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I live in Tampa, arguably the most humid climate on the east coast...been boosted for over 15k and 3 years...stock radiator with upgraded fan switch and thermostat keeps my coolant temps below stock at all times.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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stock everything here. I run more water then coolant since im in florida. 70/30 water mix
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Old May 31, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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a more effieicnt radiator couldnt hurt, nessesary no, a bad idea, certainly not
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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by spectacle
I live in Tampa, arguably the most humid climate on the east coast...been boosted for over 15k and 3 years...stock radiator with upgraded fan switch and thermostat keeps my coolant temps below stock at all times.
is a fan switch needed if you have a EMS where you can have the fans come on earlier than stock? I ask because I am considering the thermostat but not sure about the fan switch.
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Old May 31, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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u can set it to whatever u want with aem ems, switch not needed
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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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A larger radiator is always recommend in my opinion when going boost.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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If it is only used on the street then you can get away with stock. If you ever plan on tracking it then you will need a larger capacity radiator. I say get one-you can never be to safe. What is cheaper; a new radiator or replacing the head gasket or motor when it overheats and damages something.
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