Radiator

FLEXXX · #1 04-08-2006, 18:30

i was wondering
1)does the s13 radiator fit the s12
2)will it make any difference in performance or ruin the engines ruinning if you use a smaller rad
3)does the AC system interfere with the IC fitting and plumbing
just wondering coz when i start this side of the modding i want to make sure i get all the right bits and also install the setup as it would have come from the factory neat and tidy

PukkaSilvia · #2 04-08-2006, 19:08

Yes the s13 radiator fits fine. I use one.

It depends what intercooler you want to fit. I know richard kimberly has an intercooler and has kept his air con.

Jeff · #3 04-08-2006, 19:44

If you do fit an S13 rad an S13 owner may well buy your S12 rad off you. In fact if you find someone in the know they may pay both sets of postage to swap

Personally for the small amount of extra space you'll gain I'd be tempted to stick with the standard S12 rad, especially if you're going to mount an FMIC in front of it. You could fit some electric fans and remove the viscous one if space is that tight

FLEXXX · #4 05-08-2006, 02:22

the reason for the s13 rad was coz there are alot more race spec aluminum rads available and it will look nice and bling for the neat setup with a new IC
pukka do you know which IC RK is using

PukkaSilvia · #5 05-08-2006, 02:39

No idea.Some big flashy one, Those race spec rads your talking about are lovely.

FLEXXX · #6 05-08-2006, 17:05

yeah they are as my s12 is in excellent condition i might as well try and get some nice bits for it even though i am on a tight budget i will try to get some bits off ebay aswell as some brand new bits as its not coming out of my garage until i am happy with it all it needs now is
intercooler
exhaust ss
lowering springs
dumpvalve
fbg rear std spoiler
touch up on the paint
thats just for the time being but then it will be on the road

FLEXXX · #7 08-08-2006, 00:01

just had a look at richard ks pics and it seems that his IC setup is behind the AC so i gather that this must be ok any ideas anyone

Jeff · #8 08-08-2006, 08:41

What ever you do is a compromise as you can't have everything in the front

AC would be the least important thing IMO but it's not big enough and shouldn't get hot enough to make any real difference

FLEXXX · #9 08-08-2006, 18:02

true as i have tried taking the ac system out from a previous s12 and its a nightmare so i will be leaving this one in and will have to have the ac behind it