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Really? Care to elaborate? Mine pretty much sits on just over half way in 40+ deg heat in peak hour.

Well, on my informeter, on a 40ish day mine will run 96+ degrees, peaking at 104deg in traffic; and the needle never went over halfway.

So I'd question the validity of using the needle for evaluating actual temps as the resolution of the gauge is quite poor.

I'd much rather see nothing over mid 90s as a peak and mid 80s on the move.

I see much the same, even with the tripple pass mishimoto, the stock thermostat hovers around 90 on average. Nothing wrong with that, the clearances are designed for it. I did notice the oil temps shoot up after a spirited drive through the hills, even with the cooler. I would be more worried about that if you plan to add power.

Well, on my informeter, on a 40ish day mine will run 96+ degrees, peaking at 104deg in traffic; and the needle never went over halfway.

So I'd question the validity of using the needle for evaluating actual temps as the resolution of the gauge is quite poor.

I'd much rather see nothing over mid 90s as a peak and mid 80s on the move.

Doesn't the informeter use the temp out from the sensor in the block, which goes to the ECU? This is the same sensor as used by the gauge?

I see much the same, even with the tripple pass mishimoto, the stock thermostat hovers around 90 on average. Nothing wrong with that, the clearances are designed for it. I did notice the oil temps shoot up after a spirited drive through the hills, even with the cooler. I would be more worried about that if you plan to add power.

What sort of temps does the oil temp get up to Scotty? Anything crazy?

That was a m35 one yeah? Anyone know if v35 and m35 are identical?

I got mine from parafield radiators. the v35 are the same if they are auto.

They had koyo in stock for 350-400 from memory

My race radiator was about $250 delivered....was great on the track kept the water temp at around 86-90 the whole time. The other cooler you need if you go on the track is the power steering cooler...I boiled mine in about 6 laps

My race radiator was about $250 delivered....was great on the track kept the water temp at around 86-90 the whole time. The other cooler you need if you go on the track is the power steering cooler...I boiled mine in about 6 laps

Your was a China jobbie wasn't it? You had to mod the filler neck / top tank yeah? Not too worried if I have to carve out the rad support, I think the more cooling capacity the better.

I'd rather have the thermostat opening and closing in winter, than watching the temps spiralling out of control and having to baby the shit out of the car in summer because it's on the verge of overheating constantly when you lean on it. Even in mid 20's weather it gets up around 94 deg when you give it a sustained hiding or some decent uphill.

My GSXR1000 gets up to 102 deg in traffic in hot weather (37-40+ deg), but as soon as the fan comes on, or you are going more than 40km/h the temp dives down to the low 90's. That's what I deem acceptable.

You need airflow, but you also need enough core area and liquid volume to store & shed heat effectively.

The OEM rad doesn't have enough of either.

I was surprised to lean a little while ago that mid 90's Magna's run a Power Steering cooler...:blink:

Would be interested in a link if the source still exists.

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Considering the Koyo option from the states is around $430 it's going to be hard to beat I think. That said if there's a 100% guaranteed drop in and everything fits perfectly option I'd be tempted to spend a bit more..

It would be worth asking Streeter if you had something else you could drive around in.

Go see Tonkins. They said theyd measure up and make sure it fit 100%. If you go find out part number amd how much because Ill want one before summer, might order two at trade price. See what they say.

It would be worth asking Streeter if you had something else you could drive around in.

Go see Tonkins. They said theyd measure up and make sure it fit 100%. If you go find out part number amd how much because Ill want one before summer, might order two at trade price. See what they say.

Emailed Jesse ~AUD$1,730 for a Koyo.

Dropped into Tonkins tonight but the two fellas there told me to come back tomorrow "while the boss is around". Flipped through their parts catalogue but couldn't even find anything for a V35.

Ordered a set of Stoptech braided lines. Thanks Ironpaw for the advice.

My DBA 4000 T3 rotors are getting made, should be here in just over a week. Then just need brake fluid and I'm ready to finish my brake upgrade!

Ordered the TransGo shift kit.

Just have to fill up and I'm ready for dyno day tomorrow!

Almost ready for my Gymkhana trip, probably order BCs, fit them up then get it wheel aligned and the adjustable toe arms fitted. Also looking at getting Brad to help me put in a pair of headrest monitors for my back seat passengers.

Good week for the Stag, despite NOTHING getting fitted! Exciting! :thumbsup:

Just have to fill up and I'm ready for dyno day tomorrow!

I did a half tank last night, at $1.61 p/L that was all I could justify. Shoulda bought on Tuesday! >_<

Also took the boat through the drive through happy wash, ultimate slackness I know - it was waaaaaay dirty. Now ever so slightly less dirty. It'll do.

I did a half tank last night, at $1.61 p/L that was all I could justify. Shoulda bought on Tuesday! >_<

Also took the boat through the drive through happy wash, ultimate slackness I know - it was waaaaaay dirty. Now ever so slightly less dirty. It'll do.

Hmm. I should clean it. Oh well.

Only need half a tank, got some octane booster to try too. Was told it would make a difference, but I have my doubts...

What time you getting there?

Hmm. I should clean it. Oh well.

Only need half a tank, got some octane booster to try too. Was told it would make a difference, but I have my doubts...

What time you getting there?

Your cars white, it doesnt show the dirt like a dark colour. Mine had gone probably 2 months without a wash :ninja:

I guess aiming for around 8am? Far too early for a Saturday. Given they wanted to run all the AWD's first, and theres still a few gaps early on - Id suggest we may get bumped 'earlier' to fill those gaps.

So Tonkins don't recommend alloy ones at all. I brought it up a few times and every time he just told me to replace it with a standard one. His main argument is that they cost lots of money and if they leak they can't repair them.

FYI: Koyo V2588 from Street to Track for $545 delivered, Mishimoto MMRAD-G35-03 $475 delivered.

Still not sure what to do!

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