Cooling the KA-T

Post by **DriftingCrab** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:47 am

When i go turbo should i buy another radiator than stock. Also i know most of the stuff on ebay is crap but are the fmic kits alright i have seen some post where people say they have had no problems and actually think thats its a quality product.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:10 am

Crab -

I'd recommend a new water pump, an aftermarket radiator (such as Koyo), new temp sensor, thermostat and such, and either a well-shrouded OEM clutch fan or well-shrouded puller-type electric fans.

Post by **bigbadbrad** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:02 pm

yes, I would upgrade your rad. I'm not sure about eBay intercoolers, I wouldn't do it but I could be wrong.

Post by **nissanfanatic** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:14 pm

I never upgraded mine until I ran across someone selling an aluminum for $125.. Its not necessary unless you are overheating..

Post by **fiznat** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:16 pm

A nice big radiator makes a HUGE difference. I ran my 430rwhp KA-T car with a stock water pump, stock thermostat, AC condensor fan ONLY, and a KOYO radiator at full boost in 90+ degree weather. Never once overheated.

Post by **GEO** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:36 pm

I was always told, if it doesn;t overheat without the turbo, its not going to over heat with the turbo.

Post by **Florida240sx** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:45 pm

Running OEM replacement and haven't had any issues. Was at 12psi for 500miles and 8psi for 1500.

Post by **NateDogg** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:59 pm

Depends what you are using it for..why dont you give us some details so we can possibly save you some money?

Post by **DriftingCrab** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:03 pm

Looking to do around 250-275hp just want to make sure nothing will go wrong with the build. Because i know fuel management and a good ecu tune is everything.Just want to make sure and check all angles of the blown KA-T.

Post by **Jookmasta** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:41 pm

well ive been running the same factory oem radiator for the past 13 years and even after the 10K+ miles of boost, no overheating has ever occurred (knock on wood). so, if ur current radiator is in poor condition or has a crack, go with an upgraded one. as for the fans, well im still running a stock clutch fan but i do have some altima fans waiting. never really heard of the stock clutch fan going bad so it just really depends on the condition of the parts currently on the car.

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