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Oil Cooler, Alloy Rad, Headers

Chapman81

By Chapman81
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Chapman81

Chapman81

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Hi,

Looking into buying an oil cooler and alloy radiator for my Type R. Can anyone recommend whats good and what to avoid? There is so much stuff on the market these day's. Also looking into a set of headers.

Any help appreciated.

SC

RS Grant

RS Grant

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For the radiator, I've heard good things about the Koyo products... and for the Oil Coolers then Mocal seem to have a good name too mate. [H]

Cheers,

Grant

Chapman81

Chapman81

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cheers for that

where's the best place to get these from. Think i've seen koyo radiators on e-bay. I am modifying the Type R with reliability in mind so uprating the cooling and oil system first. Then brakes and handling.

Cheers,

Stewart

 

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Grex oil cooler does the same job as the Mocal except a lot cheaper than Mocal

Increase your rad efficiency by fitting the Zerosports Low temp thermostat and Slam Panel enclosure, the later helps direct air through the radiator instead of the air flow going partially around the radiator.

Upper and Lower rad hoses should also be changed to Samco or similer items

the squiggle

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Alrighty, cheers Squirrel.

So should I fit the thermostat and slam panel instead of the alloy rad or fit the lot?

Cheers,

SC

 

For max reliability, fit the lot in one go and flush out the coolant system to shift any deposits that may have built up.  When adding coolant add an item called Water Wetter to the mixture.  This breaks down the surface tension of the water to help the coolant get into all the nooks and crannies in the water jacket, this helps prevent hot spots building in the block

Cusco or Zerosports for the Slam Panel

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Will also be fitting an uprated oil pump.

Not so much an uprated pump but more of a modified pump.  Source from Roger Clark Motorsport for about £180 and the quality of oil should be 10w/60 for general quick road use or 15w/50 for more track/drag based use and change evry 3000 - 6000 miles

the squiggle

the squiggle

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What's a slam panel?

Metal plate that goes above your radiator and two foam pads that go down the side to direct the flow of air through your radiator instead of the airflow taking the easier route of around the radiator.

the squiggle

the squiggle

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Very nice looking 97 Version 3 Type R, could be a 4 but i think 3.

Nice alloys as well but ditch the lights though it is nice to see they have mentally ill people owning Impreza's in Japan

You gonna be keeping this one?

fai17

fai17

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It's stunning m8....

I don't think you need to up rate the rad or oil cooler.

But fit the slam panel and cooler thermostat will be a great start.

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Chapman81

Chapman81

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Hi Guy's,

Not been on the site for a while. Like the new site a lot.

Squirrel-I am sure this car is a version 4. It's a late 98 model and has version 4 dash etc. Auction sheet also say's V4. I will be keeping this one until it's sold, whenever that is. Already had a lot of interest in the car. Don't worry I will not be taking it on the road until I change the rear light clusters. In fact the are off already. Couldn't wait.

Cheers,

SC

<P>It's stunning m8....</P>

<P>I don't think you need to up rate the rad or oil cooler.</P>

<P>But fit the slam panel and cooler thermostat will be a great start.</P>

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