Subject	Holds more pressure for higher boiling pt of coolant
Posted by	jdubs on June 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM
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In Reply To	Why do people upgrade their radiator caps? (n/m) posted by not4resaleZ on June 18, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Message	Coolant will continue to absorb heat until it boils, thus it is advantageous to pressurize your cooling system, esp with modifications and more boost, etc. Once coolant boils it will remain the same temp and your engine will overheat.
Follow Ups	Z1 Full Flow Oil Cooler.. - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 03:47:53 06/18/10 I believe the design of the restrictor is that it does - KongZTT GT28RS MD 07:27:48 06/18/10 Re: I believe the design of the restrictor is that it does - bryan@Z1 08:15:47 06/18/10 Ehh. Not sure how much sense that makes. It's not as - SlicktopTT 08:24:19 06/18/10 Bingo! (n/m) - The Hawk 09:06:05 06/18/10 I thought I read somewhere that Z1 claims the Earl's oil - LJZTT 14:02:41 06/18/10 I don't buy this either. (n/m) - Antihero 08:39:43 06/18/10 Z1 Motorsports Full Flow Oil Cooler Kit - Dustin@Z1 09:50:33 06/18/10 When will this kit be available? (n/m) - Mr.Stacy 10:33:58 06/18/10 Re: When will this kit be available? - Dustin@Z1 10:51:11 06/18/10 Why do people upgrade their radiator caps? (n/m) - not4resaleZ 13:02:32 06/18/10 To keep the fluid in the radiator longer before overflowing (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:50:10 06/18/10 You mean to let it create more pressure so it can - not4resaleZ 13:56:43 06/18/10 Re: You mean to let it create more pressure so it can - Dustin@Z1 15:49:44 06/18/10 It is just like a pressure cooker. Higher pressure allows - not4resaleZ 16:26:08 06/18/10 Yup, and as Dustin said below, it'll find the weakest link - BigTDogg (MA) 12:20:26 06/19/10 Holds more pressure for higher boiling pt of coolant - jdubs 15:36:44 06/18/10 Re: Holds more pressure for higher boiling pt of coolant - Dustin@Z1 15:50:23 06/18/10 upgraded radiator caps are a bandaid and are a contributor - aliaZ 22:42:59 06/18/10 Yep. The upgraded nismo caps can increase temps. - DVDBURN (MD) 03:33:55 06/19/10 My understanding of oil restrictors in cooling systems - DVDBURN (MD) 03:28:09 06/19/10 I'd be concerned with the thermostatic adapter... - Ted (92TT) 11:15:54 06/18/10 Re: I'd be concerned with the thermostatic adapter... - bryan@Z1 13:00:32 06/18/10 Maybe I'm missing something, but how is it a serial system - Ted (92TT) 00:10:15 06/19/10 Re: Maybe I'm missing something, but how is it a serial system - Dustin@Z1 08:32:01 06/19/10 Thanks, sounds promising. (n/m) - Ted (92TT) 13:09:53 06/19/10 Re: Z1 Full Flow Oil Cooler Pricing now available! - Dustin@Z1 17:24:03 06/18/10 Re: Re: Z1 Full Flow Oil Cooler Pricing now available! - Dustin@Z1 08:33:50 06/19/10
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