wing3r09
10+ Year Contributor
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- Apr 14, 2012
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MONROE,
Michigan
Hey everyone,
Had cooling problems last time on the dyno. My tuner could only get a full pulls before overheating. I have the car torn apart and have been thinking about overhauling the cooling system and want to get your thoughts.
Let me start by saying I'm not looking for answers of why I was overheating. I replaced the Cometic MLS with a a OEM composite due to the head being decked and the block not. I am asking for opinions on the cooling system overhaul.
Car Purpose: Street and would like to get into some Hill Climb or auto X at some point.
For the radiator I am looking into a Sheepy Built 1/2 Radiator for the EVO. 2 Row 31mm core -16 AN fittings and comes with a 12" Spall fan and shroud. Reason for the half size is to make room for bigger turbo and the thought of reducing heat soak from manifold and turbo. As of now, I am running HX35 and ERL T3 manifold (tight fit). Future plans involve a forward facing turbo. Also ducting from FMIC to radiator.
For the water pump, I like the thought of switching to electric. I came across Davies Craig and really like one of their kits. The EWP150 comes with pump controller and and everything needed for install. The controller allows control of the pump and fan. Also comes threaded for -16 AN fittings. This will allow the deletion of the thermostat as well.
I recently came across the vortex capsule / swirl pot from eaton motor works. Since changing just about everything else, throwing one of this in wouldn't be a bad idea.
Switching hoses to SS -16AN. AC, heater core, FIAV already deleted.
As always, your thoughts, comments and concerns are appreciated!
Had cooling problems last time on the dyno. My tuner could only get a full pulls before overheating. I have the car torn apart and have been thinking about overhauling the cooling system and want to get your thoughts.
Let me start by saying I'm not looking for answers of why I was overheating. I replaced the Cometic MLS with a a OEM composite due to the head being decked and the block not. I am asking for opinions on the cooling system overhaul.
Car Purpose: Street and would like to get into some Hill Climb or auto X at some point.
For the radiator I am looking into a Sheepy Built 1/2 Radiator for the EVO. 2 Row 31mm core -16 AN fittings and comes with a 12" Spall fan and shroud. Reason for the half size is to make room for bigger turbo and the thought of reducing heat soak from manifold and turbo. As of now, I am running HX35 and ERL T3 manifold (tight fit). Future plans involve a forward facing turbo. Also ducting from FMIC to radiator.
For the water pump, I like the thought of switching to electric. I came across Davies Craig and really like one of their kits. The EWP150 comes with pump controller and and everything needed for install. The controller allows control of the pump and fan. Also comes threaded for -16 AN fittings. This will allow the deletion of the thermostat as well.
I recently came across the vortex capsule / swirl pot from eaton motor works. Since changing just about everything else, throwing one of this in wouldn't be a bad idea.
Switching hoses to SS -16AN. AC, heater core, FIAV already deleted.
As always, your thoughts, comments and concerns are appreciated!