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Negatives to running a higher pressure Radiator cap???

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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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Negatives to running a higher pressure Radiator cap???

Just wondering if there would be any negative effects to running a 15psi cap instead of the 13 psi cap on our cars?

My GTU cap failed and spewed all my coolant out killing my engine.

I am never buying a Standt cap again so I am looking into other options.

I've seen Greddy ones which are for FD's which are rated at 15 psi/ 1 bar.

Other than not popping opne at the regular pressure I can only think maybe a hose popping off.

Any ideas????
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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I would personally run the stock Mazda cap, but I know people that run the greddy cap with no problems.

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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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From past ,up to a 17lb cap should be ok for street use. 15 no problem.
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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Why anyone would pay GReddy prices for radiator cap is beyond me.

If you can't keep the engine from boiling with a considerably cheaper Mazda cap then you have a major cooling system problem.

At 13psi above atmospheric water boils at 260degF. Do you really want to go higher?

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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Stock Mazda cap... there is no other choice
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