my radiator cracked at the top is there anyway to fix it to hold off until I buy a new one? Also whats a good aftermarket radiator without breaking the bank?

 

i once had a radiator crack at the top. I used jb weld and it lasted until my new radiator came in. Just buy a used OEM one or see if ebay has any good deals.

 

I used the Wal-mart version of Mighty Puty. JB Weld makes a similar product. It looks like play-dough. I've used that to patch a friend's radiator for a 30 min highway drive home and then a bit of daily commuting until his new radiator could be installed.

 

Check out this thread...

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=717998


You can pick up a Mishimoto for about $240... If you wanna upgrade Thermostat and Hoses at the same time, another $150, but not necessary.

-M

 

mishimoto causes over cooling i hear

 

LoL...

WTF is that? Please explain what overcooling is how it is caused by an upgraded radiator and the detriment it causes.


If you're talking about a thermostat being stuck open (or installed backwards) or air in the coolant system - that's a different story. But I don't see how an aftermarket radiator alone, all else being equal, could cause overcooling to the point that it's a problem.

-M

 

^specially when the thermostat actually controls the cooling...

 

I've read about overcooling on this forum Think somebody's passing out bad info Or they live in a really cold place.

 

I seen it run 20 degrees cooler than a koyo. But thats not gonna hurt.

 

^wouldnt it be better? As long as its hitting operating temp, which it should be..or the T-stat would shut til it hit op-temp again, it'll be making more power at the lowest "rec'd" operating temp.