larger cooling head a good idea?
06-01-2007, 10:15 AM
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RE: larger cooling head a good idea?
ORIGINAL: x5t1j
Are there any cons of using a larger after market cooling head as long as you dont lean the engine way out?
Are there any cons of using a larger after market cooling head as long as you dont lean the engine way out?
mmm...I hoenstly dont think there is any cons running a bigger cooling head. just lower temps
06-01-2007, 11:19 AM
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RE: larger cooling head a good idea?
yea they are meant to be better...but a bigger head means it could scratch the ground (but that's an easy fix), and it might not fit under some roll cages or bodies...
06-01-2007, 12:50 PM
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RE: larger cooling head a good idea?
Well...
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the problem is that your engines are designed to run with the head provided. If the stock head is not keeping the engine at an acceptable temperature, then something is wrong, bad tune, airleak, fuel line obstruction etc...
By installing a larger cooling head to keep the temps down you will mask the problem, but it will still be there, you will still be running lean, you just won't see the temps climbing excessively, so you may not realize it, and your engine life can be shortened. It is also possible to end up runnning the engine too cold and creating excessive wear due to not running at adequately high temperatures.
That being said, there are circumstances where running a larger cooling head is a good thing, for example, if you live in a climate where the normal temperatures are extremely high, a larger cooling head can help to provide more adequate cooling in your harsh climate.
It really all depends on your situation.
Basically, if your engine is overheating excessively, then a larger cooling head is not the answer, but just a way to hide the sign of some other problem. If your engine seems to run a little hot because you are running in 100F+ degree outside temperatures, then a larger head could help you.
Yeah
the problem is that your engines are designed to run with the head provided. If the stock head is not keeping the engine at an acceptable temperature, then something is wrong, bad tune, airleak, fuel line obstruction etc...
By installing a larger cooling head to keep the temps down you will mask the problem, but it will still be there, you will still be running lean, you just won't see the temps climbing excessively, so you may not realize it, and your engine life can be shortened. It is also possible to end up runnning the engine too cold and creating excessive wear due to not running at adequately high temperatures.
That being said, there are circumstances where running a larger cooling head is a good thing, for example, if you live in a climate where the normal temperatures are extremely high, a larger cooling head can help to provide more adequate cooling in your harsh climate.
It really all depends on your situation.
Basically, if your engine is overheating excessively, then a larger cooling head is not the answer, but just a way to hide the sign of some other problem. If your engine seems to run a little hot because you are running in 100F+ degree outside temperatures, then a larger head could help you.
06-01-2007, 02:04 PM
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RE: larger cooling head a good idea?
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Well...
Yeah
the problem is that your engines are designed to run with the head provided. If the stock head is not keeping the engine at an acceptable temperature, then something is wrong, bad tune, airleak, fuel line obstruction etc...
By installing a larger cooling head to keep the temps down you will mask the problem, but it will still be there, you will still be running lean, you just won't see the temps climbing excessively, so you may not realize it, and your engine life can be shortened. It is also possible to end up runnning the engine too cold and creating excessive wear due to not running at adequately high temperatures.
That being said, there are circumstances where running a larger cooling head is a good thing, for example, if you live in a climate where the normal temperatures are extremely high, a larger cooling head can help to provide more adequate cooling in your harsh climate.
It really all depends on your situation.
Basically, if your engine is overheating excessively, then a larger cooling head is not the answer, but just a way to hide the sign of some other problem. If your engine seems to run a little hot because you are running in 100F+ degree outside temperatures, then a larger head could help you.
Well...
Yeah
the problem is that your engines are designed to run with the head provided. If the stock head is not keeping the engine at an acceptable temperature, then something is wrong, bad tune, airleak, fuel line obstruction etc...
By installing a larger cooling head to keep the temps down you will mask the problem, but it will still be there, you will still be running lean, you just won't see the temps climbing excessively, so you may not realize it, and your engine life can be shortened. It is also possible to end up runnning the engine too cold and creating excessive wear due to not running at adequately high temperatures.
That being said, there are circumstances where running a larger cooling head is a good thing, for example, if you live in a climate where the normal temperatures are extremely high, a larger cooling head can help to provide more adequate cooling in your harsh climate.
It really all depends on your situation.
Basically, if your engine is overheating excessively, then a larger cooling head is not the answer, but just a way to hide the sign of some other problem. If your engine seems to run a little hot because you are running in 100F+ degree outside temperatures, then a larger head could help you.
+1 [8D]
