Turbo cars: What radiator are you running?

[98 svt]

My 98 Cobra has a low mounted 67mm Precision turbo and the temp is having a hard time staying below 200. I've seen as high as 214 (once) on the Xcal.
New built 4.6, new everything pretty much. Not a new radiator though. Using the OEM radiator.
I'm looking to upgrade, and wondering if I should just go with a Terminator radiator. I know all the others (Fluidyne, Mishimoto, etc) have fitment issues, and space is already at a premium up there on my car.

 

[mvk13]

70mm @ #10 with a Mishimoto. Plasma cut my radiator support to move radiator in it in and box it in using an 04 Cobra fan. I can light it up in Phoenix on a 115* day and not get past midway on the temp gauge. Good luck!

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[gt347mustang]

70mm @ #10 with a Mishimoto. Plasma cut my radiator support to move radiator in it in and box it in using an 04 Cobra fan. I can light it up in Phoenix on a 115* day and not get past midway on the temp gauge. Good luck!

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Midway on the stock gauge can be as high as 235

 

[2fst4urtrk]

03 cobra, single turbo, Mishimotor aluminum factory replacement (1.5"), 160 T stat up top, car sits between 169-190.

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[mvk13]

Midway on the stock gauge can be as high as 235

I'll check it with the autometer OBD2 dongle this weekend

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[MG0h3]

I'll check it with the autometer OBD2 dongle this weekend

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This is why I monitor with an aftermarket gauge.

That thing is basically an on/off switch. By the time the gauge moves (which is usually from normal to pegged with no warning) you’ve already been hot for awhile.


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[98 svt]

This is why I monitor with an aftermarket gauge.

That thing is basically an on/off switch. By the time the gauge moves (which is usually from normal to pegged with no warning) you’ve already been hot for awhile.


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Funny, even my aftermarket gauge is off as well. Its either that or the Xcal4 is off.
My Speedhut temp gauge reads 220ish when the Xcal reads anywhere from 198-210ish. I assume the Xcal is more accurate.

 

[9397SVTs]

I use a Mishimoto radiator, 180 degree thermostat, factory fan with adjusted on/off settings, and a Meziere electric water pump.

I run a bottle of RedLine WaterWetter with the coolant.

I live in the Phoenix area. When stuck in traffic during summer heat, the coolant temp stays steady at 205. Once driving, temps drop to the 180's.

Any other time of year, it can take a bit to get up to 180.

 

[Tunedprt91]

Funny, even my aftermarket gauge is off as well. Its either that or the Xcal4 is off.
My Speedhut temp gauge reads 220ish when the Xcal reads anywhere from 198-210ish. I assume the Xcal is more accurate.

Do you have your sensor in the crossover tube? That's where I have mine and my speedhut reads 200 just cruising but can jump to 220 with some hard driving. Running a Mishimoto.

 

[MG0h3]

Funny, even my aftermarket gauge is off as well. Its either that or the Xcal4 is off.
My Speedhut temp gauge reads 220ish when the Xcal reads anywhere from 198-210ish. I assume the Xcal is more accurate.

I couldn’t find anyone to repair my radiator and I ordered a Mishimoto. It’s installed loosely and never had coolant in it. Found a place in NM when I was visiting my GF and intend to reinstall my factory radiator.

If you’re interested in the Mishimoto let me know.

Again, never even had coolant in it.

Located in west Texas


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[98 svt]

I ended up going with Champion 3 core radiator. My builder told me anyone but the Mishimoto.

 

[MG0h3]

I ended up going with Champion 3 core radiator. My builder told me anyone but the Mishimoto.

Lol that’s what the radiator shop told me.

I’ve not seen a lot of bad reviews re failures or anything.


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