510SSS Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hey all, I have a modified 2.2 ltr L20b, that I think is going to generate a lot of heat because it has long rods and a pretty long duration cam. I was wondering will this radiator be adequate for cooling this engine properly and does anyone know how many cores it has? Would it be better to go with a Champion 3 row radiator? or does the Koyorad have a better cooling capacity? Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Should be fine. I'm fine with my stock 620 radiator on my long rod LZ22, with a 9.4:1 CR, .475 cam, etc. It really doesn't make a lot more heat then my stock L20B made. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Ive had four Koyorads and they have been great. I have a 510 Koyorad installed and love it so far... Im sure your 2.2 will be fine. Quote Link to comment
510SSS Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Does anyone know if this Radiator is a three core? and Does it actually increase your cooling capacity to use silicon hoses instead of stock rubber ones? Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Does it actually increase your cooling capacity to use silicon hoses instead of stock rubber ones? "Shurely you jest" Quote Link to comment
510SSS Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Anyone know how many cores the Koyorad has? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/KOYO-48MM-RACING-RADIATOR-DATSUN-510-1-6L-HH022598-/360722840005 looks like 2 row. your devoted friend Hainz long rod and cam isnt going to make it really any hotter. a new engine might run hotter but as it wears in it will get better. Most real race engines they would under size the bearings to keep it loose to spin up faster.least the crank mains. Rods Discount Datsun had stock rads that were recored to 3 row. I have 2 of them and they work so good I pulled them back out as the heater would never really get warm evem with a 195 stat in there. I went back to 2 row http://rodsdatsun.com/510pics/510pics.htm I have a champion more for the BLING but havent run it yet. A Z car guy said they were OK and trusted him but seen on here soem people dont have good luck with them(leaks) I like the stock rads myself and run the USA Modine ones I have gotten over the years when JC whitney sold them for 100$ Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 i bought a champion radiator, never installed it, the quality of the radiator LOOKS pretty good, but a few people have reported that theirs have leaked. i can also tell you that people are running 2.0 and above on the koyo rad with no cooling problems. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've been running my Koyo daily with zero issues. No overheating and no leaks. Quote Link to comment
510SSS Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks for the help guys, I think I will spring for the Koyo, I have a Champion already but it is a little bit beat up and I know how important having adequate cooling for an engine can be. Quote Link to comment
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