KOYO vs Fluidline vs Godspeed radiators
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KOYO vs Fluidline vs Godspeed radiators
Anyone have any experience or heard anything about the Godspeed radiators for the FC. They are cheapest bolt in's that I've found, they are located close to my house so I can pick it up for $195. They are 3 mm thicker than the koyo and have a three year warrantee. I was told that they are modeled after the U flow Koyo. I'm probably going to buy this tomorrow unless you guys can convince me otherwise. Please let me know what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-90...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-90...Q5fAccessories
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I was hoping to hear that one of you actually has one of these radiators. I was looking at it and noticed that the cooling bars run sideways. Any ideas on how this would affect it's performance? Does that mean it's a U-flow? Did you notice that is claims to be 40% more efficient than stock? That is higher than koyos claim of 25-30%.
Did I mention it is 195 out the door? I just might have to take one for the team on this one. I might have to be the guinea pig. Keep the feedback coming, I still haven't made up my mind.
Did I mention it is 195 out the door? I just might have to take one for the team on this one. I might have to be the guinea pig. Keep the feedback coming, I still haven't made up my mind.
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Only problem I see with the Godspeed is the coolant filler neck. I though the S5s had the gooseneck filler so they didn't need the second cap on the engine (like the S4s or FDs). It might just bee an S4 rad pictured, but I'd want to be sure.
If I could find that out I'd be willing to give it a try too.
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just get the godspeed lol, they wouldnt mass produce them if they didnt work well. save your money because either way, their all going to do about the same in the end.
its aluminum and thicker compared to your stock one...its simply better.
its aluminum and thicker compared to your stock one...its simply better.
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that is a horrible post... just because its thicker does not make it better. its all about flow
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So guys, I bought the Godspeed and installed it yesterday.
A few things about he install. They said that is was a direct bolt it, it is not. The mounting tabs on the side of the radiator do not line up on the top. I had to drill a hole on the top of stock bracket (pretty easy). Also, the threads for the radiator coolant level sensor seem fragile. At their shop in El Monte they tried giving me a radiator that may have already been installed. I inspected it and found that it had a few bent fins and that the threads were stripped out on the coolant level sensor.
I test drove it yesterday and was able to get the temp up to 213 F going up hill over 100mph. Mind this was at night with about 65 F air, with the stock rad I was hitting 223 F at 85 in 90 F weather. I'm driving about 150 miles today, I should have a better idea of how well it's cooling. I'll give you guys an update later.
A few things about he install. They said that is was a direct bolt it, it is not. The mounting tabs on the side of the radiator do not line up on the top. I had to drill a hole on the top of stock bracket (pretty easy). Also, the threads for the radiator coolant level sensor seem fragile. At their shop in El Monte they tried giving me a radiator that may have already been installed. I inspected it and found that it had a few bent fins and that the threads were stripped out on the coolant level sensor.
I test drove it yesterday and was able to get the temp up to 213 F going up hill over 100mph. Mind this was at night with about 65 F air, with the stock rad I was hitting 223 F at 85 in 90 F weather. I'm driving about 150 miles today, I should have a better idea of how well it's cooling. I'll give you guys an update later.
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J-Rat and I are both using K2RD radiators. For the price I'm really satisfied with it. Other than having to relocate my battery and make new oil cooler lines, which is probably good anyways.