jsg93085

what better fans did you use? im having the same issue...

Ace83

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i have 3 permacool fans, but its the combination mishimoto radiator that did huge difference.. the ones from todd are fine though just add a 3rd fan and a thicker radiator w/ low temp thermostat and its gonna be great, you wont get heatsoaked or lose your ac.. just drove the car on 103F weather for like a day and i never overheated like before and thats with a bad exhaust leak blowing exhaust on the rad lol

jsg93085

which permacool fans are you using? ive already got a mishimoto radiator, but i think i still have the stock thermostat...

also what line did you tap for your vacuum block?

Ace83

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tapped it on my brake booster, check my first page and you'll see it there..

i say get a thermostat, its only like 20 bucks but works great..
here's what im using

2 of these in front

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

and

1 of this at the back
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku



and oh i should get a gift card from summit since ive recommended this to several people lol..

jsg93085

thanks! ill pick one up when i get some more $$$...

Ace83

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how's your car running?

jsg93085

good minus the damn boost spike that still exists... i just pm'd you about the situation... im trying to get some feedback about it to try and sort it out...

Ace83

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pmed you back, i have that too but doesnt bother me anymore.. i tuned the high end safe and i dont even have to rev that high to have fun

crush02342002

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gl on the polish, just be sure to use a clear engine enamel afterwards otherwise it will oxidize in a week or so. I found that the valve cover reacts with water and can make pits in it, its ok to wet sand though as long as you dont let moisture stand on it for a day or two.

the steps i took to do mine went like this

1. 400 grit (to even out the surface and flaten some slight bumps and pits)
2. 600 grit
3. 2000 grit
4. turtle wax brand rubbing compound applied 2 times(terry cloth on, micro fiber off)
5. turtle wax polishing compound (micro fiber)
6. clear engine enamel (havnt done it yet but will when i get time and gasket)

Ace83

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i bought way tons grit here.. ill try prolly 400, 600, 1000, 2000.. and yeah the valve cover where i left off isnt shiney anymore its like smooth flat silver lol,, what kind of clear engine enamel did you buy? is that a spray can?

crush02342002

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idk on the brand i got it from pep boys and yeah rattle can action ftw!!!

Ace83

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gotcha, i think already know what it looks like in mind..

crush02342002

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yeah its the same brand that everyone carries (auto zone, napa, car quest, ect)

oh ps i would suggest on the 2000 grit to wet sand with it and be gentle since its the last major sanding, it will make the polishing go alot smoother.

Ace83

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i finally completed polishing.. well not really but i gave up and decided not to be a perfectionist lol but its all mirror finish now just some finishing touches and some clear coat!

crush02342002

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maybe its just me but the clear that i used isnt even holding up on the engine cover i made, its ____ing me off something bad. its turning a very light yellow to yellow brown (not quit golden) color.

Ace83

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i was gonna spray too but i was thinking it might not stick since the valve cover is too shiney,,, which clear enamel do you have?

Ace83

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got some polishing done..






and some copper gaskets handy..

jsg93085

very nice!

aen

dont' clear it, no clear is going to withstand the heat if you want it shiny just ceramic coat it

crush02342002

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i agree with ya but its got to be coated with something....i still wonder if i just got a bad can of engine enamel...because iv used the clear b4 on a valve cover and it did great without any discoloring.