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Old 12-08-2005, 06:40 AM
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so the fluidyne radiator is it worth it? how much will it cool down the engine? how many extra horses could i expect with the cooler temps?

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Old 12-08-2005, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by blackstallion25
so the fluidyne radiator is it worth it? how much will it cool down the engine? how many extra horses could i expect with the cooler temps?

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All depends upon your application. A nice radiator is a great addition since it will cool more efficiently. The only problem is that on a stock motor the HP gains will be very little. A big radiator is somewhat of a "supporting modification". It will keep the engine from overheating if you are making big power. On a high horsepower engine you can gain HP by retarding the timing a little after you have the motor running cooler.

What are your mods? If you are still stock I would say spend your money on something else because a stock cooling system does the job well enough. If you are having cooling problems then I say yes buy the radiator.
 
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Old 12-08-2005, 11:03 AM
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On a high horsepower engine you can gain HP by retarding the timing a little after you have the motor running cooler.
The other way.You can run more advance with a cooler engine.
 
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The other way.You can run more advance with a cooler engine.
What was I thinking?
 
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basicly dont waste your money on one if yours is fine its not gonna make you go faster.
 
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OR if you really feel like you need it (you dont ) you could spend half the cost of a fluidyne and get an 03 cobra radiator.
 
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