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Nater · 04-24-2009, 05:50 PM

Velma keeps over heating i heard taking out the ac/compressors will help keep it cool any feedback?

rich33389 · 04-24-2009, 06:02 PM

Not all 2g's with FMIC's overheat. But if yours is, you can make ducting so air actually goes into your rad. because you took all that all the factory ducting out for the FMIC, or you can upgrade your rad, or you can take the ac condenser out too. Mine didnt overheat with a SSAC IC and still had ac and stock rad.

EKLIPZGSX97 · 04-24-2009, 06:10 PM

Mine did at first. I had to set-up DSMLink to turn the fans on all the time and I was fine. I ended up taking the A/C out anyway when I switched to the bigger turbo. The temp used to climb a bit when I actually used the A/C in that car so I didn't find it necessary to keep the A/C

Nater · 04-24-2009, 06:23 PM

i got a mishimoto shroud kit and its ran all the time soo.. i also ordered a ssac fmic im just waiting for it to get here ill see what happens when that gets in and im thinking about taking out the a/c anyway

t3turbogs · 04-24-2009, 07:58 PM

windows down is the best A/C! take it out. what FMIC is it by the way and what is a mishimoto shroud kit? I have there rad [BAD ASS] with a 12" slim fan.

Nater · 04-24-2009, 08:01 PM

i got the stock rad maybe i shall upgrade too but yea shroud kit got it off extreme psi my stockers weren't working

enigma · 04-24-2009, 08:18 PM

Spal fans are the way to go for aftermarket fans.

gdmbat85 · 04-24-2009, 10:25 PM

I have a stock cooling setup and i have no problems. I'm running the big greddy fmic and just have the dsmlink offset at 12-15*. Keeps me hovering around 185*.

Nater · 04-25-2009, 12:59 AM

eh i guess im unlucky

**Got Insulin?** · 04-25-2009, 03:44 PM

I hard-wired my 1Gs fans to a toggle switch, so not only are they always on while the car is on, but I have the option of keepin them on when I'm waiting to run, or cooling down at the track. Just a thought.

olmytsi · 04-25-2009, 05:35 PM

My 2g has no a/c, huge fmic and I only run the stock passenger side fan in stock form (not forced on all the time or anything like that) and I have never had any overheating issues, car has been this way since 2005.

Nater · 04-25-2009, 08:51 PM

i took out the compressor but i think i cracked the coolant reservoir i fail

olmytsi · 04-25-2009, 09:33 PM

The a/c compressor is not the issue, it's the CONDENSER that blocks airflow to the radiator since it sits in front of it.

Nater · 04-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olmytsi

The a/c compressor is not the issue, it's the CONDENSER that blocks airflow to the radiator since it sits in front of it.

eh thats what i meant

BlkWhtTSI · 04-25-2009, 11:34 PM

i have a 1g with a fmic and my stock rad blew so i got a mishimoto rad a 10'' fan and a 12'' fan i just turn on the fans when the car is running for awhile in hot weather. i'd change your coolant and make sure you dont have a headgasket issue. then invest in a mishi rad and fans they look great and are very affordable

olmytsi · 04-26-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nater

eh thats what i meant

It's easy to remove, you can do it with the rad in the car, just gotta be a lil' creative and have an extra set of hands or 2 to help...

Nater · 04-26-2009, 02:29 PM

i did it i removed the fans and the cooling resorvior sat up the rad on the turbo and took out the condenser

olmytsi · 04-27-2009, 11:28 AM

There you go!!!!

Nater · 04-27-2009, 06:09 PM

eh it still over heated ima do a compression test and i just ordered a new rad too

olmytsi · 04-28-2009, 03:59 PM

That sux, check all the stupid stuff before spending money on a radiator tho. I run my stock rad with only one fan and no issues whatsoever.

04-24-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	Do All 2gs With FMIC Overheat? Velma keeps over heating i heard taking out the ac/compressors will help keep it cool any feedback? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-24-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
EKLIPZGSX97 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #2381 My Ride: '03 Evo 8 '11 F150 Ecoboost iTrader: (2)	Mine did at first. I had to set-up DSMLink to turn the fans on all the time and I was fine. I ended up taking the A/C out anyway when I switched to the bigger turbo. The temp used to climb a bit when I actually used the A/C in that car so I didn't find it necessary to keep the A/C __________________ - Joe - 2003 Evo VIII - 2011 F150 EcoBoost...When one turbo just isn't enough.

04-24-2009, 06:23 PM	#4
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	i got a mishimoto shroud kit and its ran all the time soo.. i also ordered a ssac fmic im just waiting for it to get here ill see what happens when that gets in and im thinking about taking out the a/c anyway __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Nater; 04-24-2009 at 06:27 PM.

04-24-2009, 07:58 PM	#5
t3turbogs Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: norristown Member #4800 My Ride: 97 eclipse GSX, 95 eclipse gst iTrader: (8)	windows down is the best A/C! take it out. what FMIC is it by the way and what is a mishimoto shroud kit? I have there rad [BAD ASS] with a 12" slim fan. __________________ o crap *ITS ALIVE !!!!!!again. come shop at my store = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

04-24-2009, 08:01 PM	#6
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	i got the stock rad maybe i shall upgrade too but yea shroud kit got it off extreme psi my stockers weren't working __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-24-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
rich33389 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Member #6487 My Ride: 91 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	Not all 2g's with FMIC's overheat. But if yours is, you can make ducting so air actually goes into your rad. because you took all that all the factory ducting out for the FMIC, or you can upgrade your rad, or you can take the ac condenser out too. Mine didnt overheat with a SSAC IC and still had ac and stock rad.

04-24-2009, 08:18 PM	#7
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	Spal fans are the way to go for aftermarket fans. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

04-24-2009, 10:25 PM	#8
gdmbat85 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bergen County, NJ Member #3780 My Ride: 99 eclipse spyder gsx iTrader: (1)	I have a stock cooling setup and i have no problems. I'm running the big greddy fmic and just have the dsmlink offset at 12-15. Keeps me hovering around 185.

04-25-2009, 12:59 AM	#9
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	eh i guess im unlucky __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-25-2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	I hard-wired my 1Gs fans to a toggle switch, so not only are they always on while the car is on, but I have the option of keepin them on when I'm waiting to run, or cooling down at the track. Just a thought. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

04-25-2009, 05:35 PM	#11
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	My 2g has no a/c, huge fmic and I only run the stock passenger side fan in stock form (not forced on all the time or anything like that) and I have never had any overheating issues, car has been this way since 2005.

04-25-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	i took out the compressor but i think i cracked the coolant reservoir i fail __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-25-2009, 09:33 PM	#13
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	The a/c compressor is not the issue, it's the CONDENSER that blocks airflow to the radiator since it sits in front of it.

04-26-2009, 02:29 PM	#17
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	i did it i removed the fans and the cooling resorvior sat up the rad on the turbo and took out the condenser __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#18
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	There you go!!!!

04-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#19
Nater Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #10271 My Ride: 1985 Toyota Corolla, 1991 Nissan 240sx(Gone) iTrader: (1)	eh it still over heated ima do a compression test and i just ordered a new rad too __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Don't take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-28-2009, 03:59 PM	#20
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	That sux, check all the stupid stuff before spending money on a radiator tho. I run my stock rad with only one fan and no issues whatsoever.

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