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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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radiator

just curious if i get a new radiator with an extra core would it help keep my engine cooler?

the reason i ask is my engine runs around like 220 all the time and id like to have it running a little cooler

does anyone else's car run this hot?

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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Make sure your airdam is still in place (black plastic piece across the bottom right under the radiator). It can have major effects on engine cooling at speed.

As for an extra core: it will help cool the engine, but if you have A/C it probably won't fit in with the condensor. It'll be thicker than your original radiator. If your car is automatic then one option would be to get a radiator with no tranny cooler (more volume to cool the engine) and get a seperate cooler for the tranny fluid. I don't know how much that would help though.
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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What is a good bolt in radiator that is efficient and not stock?
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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so i should just be able to remove the whole ac setup and run an extra core? . . . i already have the ac disconected it doesnt really get hot enough here to need anymore than rolling down the windows
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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How about just havng your radiator cleaned and flow tested. What year is your car. Does it have an aluminum radiator. Have you priced what a 3 core radiaitor cost. Its not worth it. get yours cleaned, put in a 160 thermostat, and make sure your fans are working correctly. also add one of those coolant fan switches from hypertech. Thats what i have and my temp never goes over 200.
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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its an 89 rs not sure if its aluminum or not ill have to find out but ill look into those other mods u were talking about see if it helps out my problem. thanks
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