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Texasbangerz 07-08-2002, 06:28 AM Just got a honda radiator cap for around $5 at 1.1 bar=approx16 psi....thought this would be better than paying for the nismo or the 300zx cap...just thought id share this info with you guys...this doesn't make me a traitor does it... :cool: eric96ser 07-08-2002, 09:16 AM The 300ZX TT cap is the same price. art_from_ct 07-08-2002, 09:23 AM Originally posted by eric96ser The 300ZX TT cap is the same price. I am using the 300zx tt cap, it is 1.2 bar btw. Da91NX 07-08-2002, 09:23 AM Honda radiator caps fit ours too? That is odd *** so doesnt their oil caps. TUNED200 07-08-2002, 06:52 PM Originally posted by art_from_ct I am using the 300zx tt cap, it is 1.2 bar btw. correct, 1.2 bar. Brian civicdragon 07-09-2002, 12:00 AM Originally posted by Da91NX Honda radiator caps fit ours too? That is odd *** so doesnt their oil caps. There are maybe 2-4 different sizes for radiator caps, its not as broad of a thing like an oil cap, which will be different cause valve covers are really unique to a comapny UcLaGeE 07-09-2002, 01:53 AM What does upgrading the radiator cap to a different pressure level do besides cosmetics? Does it actually benefit in anyway? And what is the stock rating of a B14? mpg9999 07-09-2002, 02:01 AM I believe that keeping the coolant at a higher pressure raises the boiling point of the coolant. Correct me if im wronge. civicdragon 07-09-2002, 11:15 AM Originally posted by mpg9999 I believe that keeping the coolant at a higher pressure raises the boiling point of the coolant. Correct me if im wronge. That is correct, this is one of the ways to make your cooling system more efficient. Anything that makes the heat exchange greater makes it more efficient. NismoPC 07-09-2002, 11:22 AM Originally posted by UcLaGeE What does upgrading the radiator cap to a different pressure level do besides cosmetics? Does it actually benefit in anyway? And what is the stock rating of a B14? Actually, this is why you would swap the stock cap for a 300ZX-TT cap. The stock OEM radiator cap for the SR20DE is rated at 0.9 BAR or approximately 13.2 lbs. psi. The 1996 300ZX Twin Turbo radiator cap is rated at 1.2 BAR. This is approximately 17.6 lbs. psi. Since SR20DE powered vehicles tend to experience water pump cavitation at around 6700 rpm at stock pressure, the higher-pressure rating will help reduce the risk of cavitation. This was a inexpensive upgrade that I could not pass up. This information was gathered from: http://www.sentra.net/solm/september01/radcap.shtml | ||