Big Radiator Or Vented Hood?
02-09-2005, 07:48 PM
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I just moved t o Tampa, from colder climes, and I'd like my '93 rx7 to survive summer. Assuming I can only afford one mod right now, which should I do? Fluidyne 50% larger than stock radiator or vented hood? Or something else?
02-09-2005, 08:09 PM
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Well you should replace the rad as a matter of prevention. I used to live in South Texas and it gets hot down that way. A good alluminum rad and a new thermostat and you should have no problems. The vented hood would be secondary behind the rad IMO.
02-09-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST' date='Feb 9 2005, 08:08 PM
Well you should replace the rad as a matter of prevention. I used to live in South Texas and it gets hot down that way. A good alluminum rad and a new thermostat and you should have no problems. The vented hood would be secondary behind the rad IMO.
02-09-2005, 09:09 PM
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A vented hood just isn't what comes to mind when I think first steps towards a cooler engine bay. It's closer to the end of the line. My thinking order goes: exhaust, radiator, intercooler, oil coolers...etc. Good luck with the weather in Florida, we vacation there often (live in AL) and I know how freaking hot it gets.
