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Old May 12, 2011 | 02:40 AM
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Half Width Radiator FF Setup

I need feedback,
Has anyone drive around with half width radiator more then 300miles non stop?
Rpm change 4-5k range?
Facing any cooling issue or NONE?

Please i need yr words evom
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Old May 12, 2011 | 03:40 AM
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ive been driving around doin 3rd gear pulls, driving in traffic (not heavy ) cruising 65-70mph. and no over heating so far ! outside temps are in the 70s. hope that helps
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Old May 12, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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How about a constant of 80-100mph crusing??? on a 2.1block ff 6765
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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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wanting info aswell
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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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My question is why you need to be cruising between 80 and 100. It is not needed and a waste of fuel.

Just my .02
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Old May 12, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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I've used a mishimoto SINGLE CORE radiator and drove from Sioux Falls SD to Omaha Ne(190 miles) we did about 140-160 the entire way down and i didn't over heat.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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^^ u on ff setup too? that great to hear the info boss

evo 9 guy; i have to cruise that speed to reach my destination in less then 3hrs...if not i will fall aslp on a night long journey or afternoon long journey
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Old May 12, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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yes it was a FF 6262 @ 700hp
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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^^wow that impressive...what is the temperature range at yr area? how many degree celcius?
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Old May 12, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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I have a koyo rad setup from ams.

I've driven the car for 2-3 hours at a time no problem. In fact, I was stuck in traffic last week bumper to bumper for 15 miles clutching in and out for at least an hour with no overheating issues.

It was about 70 degrees out.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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Binh- thanks for the great output then i guess it will be fine... our temperature here is 30-45 degree celcius hot....
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Old May 13, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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90ish *C
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Old May 13, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Technically you should see some mileage gains running hotter on the freeway.

Truckers buy shields to cover half of their massive radiators since they aren't towing and don't need all the cooling. The warmer engine vastly improves efficiency and nets truckers a noticeable change in mileage.

With the right T-stat and smaller radiator, assuming you aren't causing damage you should see another mpg or two from the heat. You might also want to consider a product like Redlines WaterWetter to bump the efficiency of the half sized unit.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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^^ yes it will pump with redline waterwetter
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Old May 13, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Yep, forgot to mention I added a bottle of redline water wetter...
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