Radiators for MSM
#1
Radiators for MSM
Shooting for 300whp, need recomendations for a rad. Current one is stock. eBay special? FM Crossflow? Koyo? Fan and shroud kit too, or overkill? Car has no coolant reroute and will be running an EFR6258.
Price is not as important as quality, but if I don't NEED a $500 radiator, I won't get it. Make some recomendations please. I was going to get the FM Crossflow and Stage 2 fan kit but it's a LOT of money
Price is not as important as quality, but if I don't NEED a $500 radiator, I won't get it. Make some recomendations please. I was going to get the FM Crossflow and Stage 2 fan kit but it's a LOT of money
#4
Alex,
I'm starting to push the boost on the 16G in my car (15psi +) and the heat created from the extra boost shows it self easily. Even after one dyno pull, the coolant temp would go from 195-215. When I go on canyon runs it stays warm (~200) and when I'm running up tight, steep mountains like Palomar Mtn, lots of boost and not a lot of air flow, I will be fighting with the flashing check engine light the second half way up the hill.
Yes I have pretty good ducting and like you, no reroute, street use mostly, occasional track/weekend mountain hammering fun.
As per the "ebay vs MSM radiator" thread, I just ordered one of these.
Dual Core Bolt on Racing 2 Row Aluminum Radiator JDM 98 05 Mazda Miata MX5 MX 5 | eBay
Now that I think about it, I'm actually surprised it keeps it as cool as it does. When I rebuilt my motor, I put in a 180 thermostat. Also have done the gauge mod for our car. So my gauge moves around a lot now. 180-210 it's got a pretty good size sweep.
Will have it installed maybe next week and have some results in a week or so after that. Trying to get car ready for MRLS.
I'm starting to push the boost on the 16G in my car (15psi +) and the heat created from the extra boost shows it self easily. Even after one dyno pull, the coolant temp would go from 195-215. When I go on canyon runs it stays warm (~200) and when I'm running up tight, steep mountains like Palomar Mtn, lots of boost and not a lot of air flow, I will be fighting with the flashing check engine light the second half way up the hill.
Yes I have pretty good ducting and like you, no reroute, street use mostly, occasional track/weekend mountain hammering fun.
As per the "ebay vs MSM radiator" thread, I just ordered one of these.
Dual Core Bolt on Racing 2 Row Aluminum Radiator JDM 98 05 Mazda Miata MX5 MX 5 | eBay
Now that I think about it, I'm actually surprised it keeps it as cool as it does. When I rebuilt my motor, I put in a 180 thermostat. Also have done the gauge mod for our car. So my gauge moves around a lot now. 180-210 it's got a pretty good size sweep.
Will have it installed maybe next week and have some results in a week or so after that. Trying to get car ready for MRLS.
#13
The extent of my spirited driving is maybe minute long spurts in boost, I never stay on it for more than that because it is the street after all, usually run out of space or run into other cars
That said, do I really need a big fat radiator? Will my MSM one perhaps suffice, as long as I keep my eyes on the endtanks? Shroud and fans?
I'm weary going to Mishimoto because I hear its basically ebay brand glorified, with less fit problems.
That said, do I really need a big fat radiator? Will my MSM one perhaps suffice, as long as I keep my eyes on the endtanks? Shroud and fans?
I'm weary going to Mishimoto because I hear its basically ebay brand glorified, with less fit problems.
#18
With TSE, just use stock fan and no shroud I guess? I want to build a piece for the mouth later regardless to block air from going into the sides of the bumper, its like a metal mouth (don't know technical name).
Thanks for the tip for the reroute, I read that before, its a decision I made when I was building the motor.
Thanks for the tip for the reroute, I read that before, its a decision I made when I was building the motor.