4G63 Turbo vs. N/T Rad

[TimG]

I'll search for the answer with my own means. Unless if someone knows of a difference between a turbo and a non-turbo radiator thickness?

 

[Groomz]

A ruler in the picture might help with figuring out the size. It "looks" to be the same size as my 2G radiator, but I'm not 100% sure.

As for cooling problems, I would suggest a few things. A 180 degree thermostat is a start along with some sort of water wetter additive. A reverse mounted scoop over the exhaust manifold area ( on the hood ) helps to increase airflow through the radiator and engine bay. Aluminum radiators are also nice, but cost a few hundred. Maybe some slimline fans would help. Most vendors sell them at around 90$ a pop. Good luck,

-Groomz

 

[TimG]

Originally posted by Groomz
A ruler in the picture might help with figuring out the size. It "looks" to be the same size as my 2G radiator, but I'm not 100% sure.

As for cooling problems, I would suggest a few things. A 180 degree thermostat is a start along with some sort of water wetter additive. A reverse mounted scoop over the exhaust manifold area ( on the hood ) helps to increase airflow through the radiator and engine bay. Aluminum radiators are also nice, but cost a few hundred. Maybe some slimline fans would help. Most vendors sell them at around 90$ a pop. Good luck,

-Groomz

T-stat is actually not in place at all. Coolant always flows through the rad.

Slimline fans can be purchase where?

 

[TimG]

This is my rad. What size if yours? Ummm... shut up about the ### ruler. It's all I could find.

 

[TimG]

Alright. I don't mean to be a jerk-off, but will someone with a 1G turbo car please go out and measure. Take 3 minutes out of your life and make a brother happy. I need to know urgently.

 

[fasteclipse1992]

1.75" or 1 3/4" is the width of my turbo radiator top tank. i measured it now radiator was lyin in carport.

my n/t radiator is like about 1/4" to 3/8" narrower.

 

[xcelr8n]

ya i measured my rad as well tim
its juss under 2 inches thick

 

[TimG]

Originally posted by xcelr8n
ya i measured my rad as well tim
its juss under 2 inches thick

The end tanks or the actual core is just under 2"s? Why are you so mad?

I checked my buddies TSi rad. It isn't stock but it measured 3cm's across or 1.25" approx.

Time for a turbo rad... something to add to the turbo conversion that no one noticed before. I guess most turbo conversion guys aren't running a huge FMIC.

Anyone else confirm? I measured his rad while it was on the car and the numbers were really sketchy.

 

[fasteclipse1992]

im still using a n/t radiator cus my turbo 1 has a crack in it. if i leave my radiator fan running constantly, it dont overheat.