Why use higher pressure radiator cap?

[supraguru05]

I dont think its necessary pscorkr, ive ran in 80 degree weather with a stock radiator and never had water temps over 205 at the thermostat housing. a oil cooler helps alot. i would just get a larger radiator versus putting more stress on everything with the higher pressures.

 

[SideWinderGX]

God, I can't wait to get unbanned from SF, everyone sticks to the friggen topic and doesn't argue about how much military experience they have compared to the next guy >.<

I'm pming a mod to lock this thread, for some reason this dick measuring going on in here got to me.

edit: But noones on that i can see, sooo, time will tell.

 

[figgie]

Under normal circumstances I would agree. But we have said it numerous times!

This is the techical subforums. Facts not speculation, beliefs, heresay etc.

 

[Supracentral]

I'm pming a mod to lock this thread, for some reason this dick measuring going on in here got to me.

edit: But noones on that i can see, sooo, time will tell.

I see no reason to lock this thread.

Doward did make one very correct statement here:

Jdub is 100&#37; correct in all information provided, except one thing - 190 is NOT 'smack dab in the middle' of 176-212 194 is

This thread consists of someone attempting to spread disinformation in the tech section and trying to make personal attacks when mod corrects him.

That's bordering on trolling, but I haven't issued any infractions because I'm waiting to see if he's got enough sense to eventually admit that he's wrong, or if he'll have a meltdown worthy of the wall of shame...

That and this has presented an opportunity for a lot of hard fact to get posted, which is what this section is all about. I'd prefer it without the drama, but sadly with today's spoiled little snowflakes, drama seems to be disturbingly commonplace.

God, I can't wait to get unbanned from SF, everyone sticks to the friggen topic and doesn't argue about how much military experience they have compared to the next guy.

It can be arranged so that you don't have to "suffer" through the horror of Supramania....

If you don't like it here, simply leave, it's really simple.

 

[Doward]

I've got $15 on meltdown

While we're at it, Jdub mentioned the jiggle valve - make 100&#37; certain your valve is placed at the very top of the thermostat housing.

Steam rises over liquid water Cutting it out is another option - I've also drilled out adjacent holes to help circulation before.

 

[SideWinderGX]

It can be arranged so that you don't have to "suffer" through the horror of Supramania....

If you don't like it here, simply leave, it's really simple.

Just because you complain about something doesn't mean you don't like it. You complain about America's policies enough, and I know your not leaving.

That said, jdub and mkIII both agreed with each other in what they said. Seeing as how everyone is so argumentative, I'll outline it very clearly so my words can't get twisted around:

To simplify my post: (just for you! ) I think raised boiling point is provided mostly by the increased pressure, and to a lesser extent antifreeze. Don't buy a higher pressure cap for your road car, it'll just cause more leaks.

There is no reason for you to run a higher pressure cap...you just asking to blow a hose. If you want a cool TRD cap, get a sticker and put it on a stock cap.

Holy crap, the same thing.




Next point:

And:
Quote:

Race car's 35-40psi caps dramatically raise the boiling point, but it's not to compensate for the lack of antifreeze.

(so, you telling me race teams don't run water?)

This argument is stemming from lack of communication. mkIII stated that the reason race cars use caps with such a high pressure is not to make up for the lack of antifreeze, but rather to take advantage of the higher boiling point of water at that pressure. I'm not sure where 'no water' comes into that. Simple mistake

Boost my ego? You think a F-16 Fighter Pilot needs to post in a car forum to boost his ego...LMAO!!! That is without a doubt the funniest thing I have heard in a very, very long time. I was zorching around the desert at 100', just under Mach 1 when you were still shitting your diapers son...you have no clue what an ego really is. I do know whose ego is a bit bruised though...pretty typical for a guy who is not even old enough to drink yet in our modern, progressive society.

I did read your posts thoroughly and posted appropriately with more than enough facts to back it up. Now tell me what what questionable information I've posted?
If you are going to say crap like that, back it up punk.

Unnecessary information, and unnecessary to get personally offended.




Supracentral, you're a good guy. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders. If you go back and read what mkIII has posted, what he has said isn't wrong at all (besides the boiling point of 50/50 coolant mix, which shouldn't be such a hotbed dispute anyways...a short, one sentence reply could've fixed that), and neither is jdub.

As a member of SM I come on here to read and spread valid information. I DO NOT come on here to read blathering by anyone about how much smarter/better/stronger/faster one person is than another.

I can't, for the life of me, understand why post #5 didn't read: "The boiling point of 50/50 coolant is actually 223 F... 70/30 is 235 F ".

 

[Doward]

Argument started @ post #12. There was no major contention until that point, then Colin decided to attempt to rake Jdub over the coals, so to speak. That was uncalled for, and stupid. Sand in the vagina.

SideWinder, your comments in post #22 didn't help anything. You inferred that you prefer SF over SM, and took an indirect throw at Jdub's military career at the same time. Again, uncalled for and stupid. Especially after stating you were banned over there (sorry, but I literally fell out of my chair laughing at that comment)

My only beef here is I hate to see Jdub getting worked up over someone that's clearly not worth Jdub's time or effort. Stamping out misinformation can be a full time job between people that think they are 'owed' the information or otherwise want to be spoon fed, and people that simply don't know any better.

I'll take 1 Jdub over a million mkiii089man any day of the week. Jdub's at least got the decency when presented with information, to state he was wrong in what he said, or clarify what he said.

As for Mike telling me not to mod the mods - eh, I didn't think I was, but he clearly did. Guess what? His house, his rules, and I'll respect that.

Jdub was just pointing out the information regarding the relationship of the TCCS vs coolant temp. I've already had a couple of locals that I've had to explain to them why they should be running a T-stat at all times.

 

[SideWinderGX]

I'll agree, and stop arguing. My posts certainly didn't help anything and I'll stop reasoning why I got involved in the first place.




If you knew why I got banned, you'd be laughing at that too :biglaugh: I thought my thread was funny. Childish, but funny.

 

[IJ.]

And with all that said the argument/discussion ends right here.

DON'T push me on this I promise you won't enjoy the results.

 

[Supracentral]

And now, this thread is done. For a moment there, it had a chance of turning around, but everyone decided to stay off topic.

It's too far gone to recover. Warpath, I've moved your post to it's own thread so it can get answered away from this trainwreck:

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97286