i am having some problems and would like some help. i have a gsr turbo and it overheats in traffic with the a/c on. will it be solved with a upgraded radiator? also...this is my setup, what else do i need to ensure longevity?

Engine:
Top end rebuilt
JE 9:1 pistons.
Block gard.
HKS head gasket.
“Vortech” Boost-Dependent Fuel Pressure Regulator (chrome).
Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator (chrome).
Hi-pressure Fuel Pump.
“ARP” Engine Studs.
MSD 6AL (red).
MSD Blaster Coil (red).
MSD wires (red).
Aftermarket engine mount inserts in all 5 engine mounts.
Aftermarket high-flow Radiator Fan.
Coolant additive lowering coolant temp 5 degrees.


Forced-induction system:
“F-Max” Turbo Kit prefabricated for Acura Integra B18C1 engine.
T3/4 Turbonetics with internal wastegate preset at 7psi.
Front-mounted Intrecooler.
HKS Blowoff valve.
MF-2 Three-Dimensional Fuel Injector Controller.
“Turbosmart” boost controller with toggle switch in cockpit enabling boost up to 14psi.
“Iceman” cold-air intake system (intake in lower right wheelwell).
K&N Air filter.
Exhaust manifold and downpipe insulation-wrapped.

Transmission:
Quaife Limited Slip Differential.
“ACT” pressure plate (street model).
Metallic clutch disc.

Exhaust:
AEM exhaust cam sprocket retarded 3 degrees.
2 ˝ “ exhaust aft of downpipe.
2 ˝ “ direct-flow muffler.
Chrome muffler tip.

Engine Monitoring System:
Triple Gauge mount (matches interior)
“Auto-Meter” gauges – black face, white numbers
EGT
Boost
Air-Fuel Ratio

 

You would definitely benefit from upgrading your radiator! Todays aftermarket radiators & electric fans will give you about 20 - 40% more cooling than stock. You should check out the all aluminum radiators (many brands are available) from C & R racing @ www.crracing.com. Others are CWR, Fluidyne, etc.

But before you go to all that expense, you may want to check out your thermostat and waterpump. Have they been replaced recently? If stat is sticking, it will make your engine overheat so check out the thermostat 1st.

Just my .02 cents worth!

Scott.

 

I agree w/ the thermostat and waterpump evaluation... if you're thermostat is a little sticky, then you could be getting something like 80-90% flow... which in your application could cause some nasty overheating issues...

Only after checking those out would I look at an aftermarket radiator...

 

You should really look into radiators made by Fluidyne, C&R, Koyo, and recently Spearco got into the market.

 

PWR makes excellent radiators as well.