Koyo Radiator

**GT4WRC** · 12-09-2005, 11:36 PM

While the engine internals 'issue' is being resolved, attention was turned to the radiator.
First step was to clean up the engine bay. As can be seen below, it was rather filthy...

So, once again with the industrial strength cleaner and elbow grease and et voila!

Not quite like new, but sooooo much better

The OE rad seems to be pretty capable of coping with 300bhp, but whether it would handle over 400 is questionable. So, rather than leave it to chance, a Koyo unit was ordered from the US. Twice as thick as the standard one (and also the same fitment for the ST202), this unit is beautifully manufactured. Only issue would be with the OE fan fitment. Clearance is pretty tight in the first place and there would be some interference issues if the standard fans were re-used.
So I raided my spares box and came up with a pair of Kenlow slimline fans. 10 minutes later they were attached to the new rad and the rad in turn fitted to the car...

Nice and shiney. Won't have any cooling issues with this set up

Gary

JR · 12-09-2005, 11:44 PM

holy shite, serious players with their serious toys

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So I raided my spares box and came up with a pair of Kenlow slimline fans

now who the hell raids a spares box to find that?? lol

jeez-aa, she's gonna be sweet

btw, nice and shiny just the way I like 'em :D

**Burrcold** · 12-09-2005, 11:50 PM

beautiful

**3sgte@daspeedof** · 12-10-2005, 01:13 AM

Your giving me a great insperation for my next project, no johnson hanyman fixes, I can't wait to see some pictures when your done, I'm looking for a new background picture you know ;)

**Ratko** · 12-10-2005, 01:27 AM

**Dileca** · 12-11-2005, 11:46 PM

very nice :D

12-09-2005, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
GT4WRC Posts: 92 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 07-16-2006 07:51 PM	Koyo Radiator While the engine internals 'issue' is being resolved, attention was turned to the radiator. First step was to clean up the engine bay. As can be seen below, it was rather filthy... So, once again with the industrial strength cleaner and elbow grease and et voila! Not quite like new, but sooooo much better The OE rad seems to be pretty capable of coping with 300bhp, but whether it would handle over 400 is questionable. So, rather than leave it to chance, a Koyo unit was ordered from the US. Twice as thick as the standard one (and also the same fitment for the ST202), this unit is beautifully manufactured. Only issue would be with the OE fan fitment. Clearance is pretty tight in the first place and there would be some interference issues if the standard fans were re-used. So I raided my spares box and came up with a pair of Kenlow slimline fans. 10 minutes later they were attached to the new rad and the rad in turn fitted to the car... Nice and shiney. Won't have any cooling issues with this set up Gary

12-09-2005, 11:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
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12-10-2005, 01:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
3sgte@daspeedof Hi-Tech Location: Mississauga Posts: 3,715 Join Date: May 2004 Last On: 10-30-2008 02:52 PM Vehicle: 3sgte-5th gen 2nd Vehicle: 92 5th gen celi	Your giving me a great insperation for my next project, no johnson hanyman fixes, I can't wait to see some pictures when your done, I'm looking for a new background picture you know ;) __________________ Boost is a necessity just like air, once you take your first breath you can't live with out it! Salon Spa Software for all your management software needs. http://salonspaware.com - spa salon software

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12-10-2005, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ratko it was all a dream Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 9,863,211 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 11-15-2008 01:57 PM Vehicle: 91 MR2 Turbo 2nd Vehicle: 96 Civic Hatch