new rad time... so what one to rock?
#9
Hey Jay....
Call this guy.... Markham Raditor (you can yellow page it if not I'll look it up for you)... I got a "OEM style" AT rad for about 150 CDN in stock.... so he might have a better price on the dual-core metal top....
The OEM one has been working fine for me without an IC though.... and the dual fan mod. Even in the africa hot of the gap. <G>
Dave,
Call this guy.... Markham Raditor (you can yellow page it if not I'll look it up for you)... I got a "OEM style" AT rad for about 150 CDN in stock.... so he might have a better price on the dual-core metal top....
The OEM one has been working fine for me without an IC though.... and the dual fan mod. Even in the africa hot of the gap. <G>
Dave,
#10
Post #10 in that linked thread is a DIY mantra. If you don't have any overheating problems now, why spend more money for a heavier radiator. The auto rad is a stock "upgrade". The aluminum ones are shiny and look cool but for the extra money I'll take a new set of rear tires.
I just searched over at m.net for about 15 minutes and there is a resounding solidarity of guys who say "if you're not overheating, just buy stock". The extra money is better spent elsewhere... and the extra weight of an aluminum one way out in front of the wheels can't be good for your understeer.
If you're running 15psi in the summer at the track w/the A/C on, then go w/the dual-fan mod and water wetter to start. If you're still having problems, then homework some more solutions... here are some: http://www.miata.net/garage/cooling_system.html
Notice the last thing it says is buy another radiator... and it caveats that with the auto option.
I just searched over at m.net for about 15 minutes and there is a resounding solidarity of guys who say "if you're not overheating, just buy stock". The extra money is better spent elsewhere... and the extra weight of an aluminum one way out in front of the wheels can't be good for your understeer.
If you're running 15psi in the summer at the track w/the A/C on, then go w/the dual-fan mod and water wetter to start. If you're still having problems, then homework some more solutions... here are some: http://www.miata.net/garage/cooling_system.html
Notice the last thing it says is buy another radiator... and it caveats that with the auto option.
#11
Why on earth would anyone replace their radiator with a stock radiator???? I'm glad I was forced to replace my rad(turbo install damage). My dual core all metal rad is worth every penny of the 125 dollars I spent. The stock miata radiator is a POS in my opinion and would not trust it with a turbo on a hot day.
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Why on earth would anyone replace their radiator with a stock radiator???? I'm glad I was forced to replace my rad(turbo install damage). My dual core all metal rad is worth every penny of the 125 dollars I spent. The stock miata radiator is a POS in my opinion and would not trust it with a turbo on a hot day.
Then consider:
1. Your intercooled intake charge temp is close to ambient temp
2. An intercooled charge with WI (which looks like is going to be very popular) should be at or below ambient temp
3. The stockers are lighter
4. The stockers are cheaper
5. The stockers work
6. The stockers will not have any fitment issues
7. The stockers are known to last 10-15 or more years
I would _theorize_ (meaning I haven't put any effort into validating) that a stock radiator with some sort of undercar airfoil (to direct airflow in) and a plate over the radiator cowl (to prevent escape) would well outperform a typical metal aftermarket radiator--and would cost and weigh less too.
I'm running my 15 year old stock rad with a small airfoil. I have no temp issues in Atlanta rush hour (some of the worst traffic in the country) in the summer with a/c on. I live near Road Atlanta. No temp problems there, either.
#13
Let me back track a little...for a performance mod, I would never replace my radiator with a stock radiator. For 125 dollars, my radiator is just as light, works, fits perfectly and I'm pretty sure it will last 15 years. If you buy a new radiator from Mazda it will cost more than 125 dollars and will not be as efficient as a dual core all metal radiator.
1. Your intercooled intake charge temp is close to ambient temp
2. An intercooled charge with WI (which looks like is going to be very popular) should be at or below ambient temp
3. The stockers are lighter
4. The stockers are cheaper
5. The stockers work
6. The stockers will not have any fitment issues
7. The stockers are known to last 10-15 or more years
2. An intercooled charge with WI (which looks like is going to be very popular) should be at or below ambient temp
3. The stockers are lighter
4. The stockers are cheaper
5. The stockers work
6. The stockers will not have any fitment issues
7. The stockers are known to last 10-15 or more years
#14
Why on earth would anyone replace their radiator with a stock radiator???? I'm glad I was forced to replace my rad(turbo install damage). My dual core all metal rad is worth every penny of the 125 dollars I spent. The stock miata radiator is a POS in my opinion and would not trust it with a turbo on a hot day.
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