any experiences with CSF racing radiators?
01-24-2017, 09:36 AM
#1
any experiences with CSF racing radiators?
Hey guys was just wondering if anyone has a CSF racing radiator or has heard about them and if they are worth it or have any significant benefits
01-24-2017, 10:41 AM
#2
Have one, seems to work. Heard some stories on 370z about how some of them have gotten ones that have ended up leaking. Believe someone on the board does different plugs and hardware on them to keep that from happening. I haven't had an issue.
01-24-2017, 11:24 AM
#3
What type of benefits do you get from it? I saw someone that had it but couldn't figure out the benefit really
01-24-2017, 11:33 AM
#4
To be honest I didn't take before coolant temperature recordings to know what the difference is. I never had heat related issues before, and still don't. Are you looking at going forced induction? I know some people on the Z board still run their stock radiators with no problem even with turbo. Unless you are tracking I would probably stay stock and get the 2008 thermostat (it opens 10* earlier I think?).
01-24-2017, 03:17 PM
#5
To be honest I didn't take before coolant temperature recordings to know what the difference is. I never had heat related issues before, and still don't. Are you looking at going forced induction? I know some people on the Z board still run their stock radiators with no problem even with turbo. Unless you are tracking I would probably stay stock and get the 2008 thermostat (it opens 10* earlier I think?).
Na im not tracking it just saw it on someone's car and was curious to see if it actually did much. appreciate the advise tho!
01-25-2017, 12:10 AM
#7
while the CSF radiators for the vq is proven to bring down the temps it also looks like they got huge quality control issues. Quite a few failures on the 370z forums especially with the fittings leaking, breaking etc. Once in a while the CSF rep comes and posts (on the370z.com) the failures are very minor compared to the number of radiators they sell etc etc.
Even if covered under warranty just imagine the hassle of swapping out radiators each time it fails, the time and labor involved. I would suggest you avoid it till they fix the product a 100%
Even if covered under warranty just imagine the hassle of swapping out radiators each time it fails, the time and labor involved. I would suggest you avoid it till they fix the product a 100%
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10-16-2017, 09:19 AM
#8
I also had one fail and leak on me within a year. I’m on my second one (second replaced for free). I have a x (7at). It does seem to help keep things cool and do its job when it doesn’t leak. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen again, that sucked...
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10-16-2017, 10:12 AM
#9
It definitely keeps everything cooler, but like mentioned there have been issues. I had one start a small leak about two years into use. They replaced it for free even though it was out of it's warranty period. So far this one is holding up well and I beat on it. 100+ temperatures in South Texas while competing in Time Attack.
01-06-2018, 08:03 PM
#10
Got a replacement not long ago. The radiator is doing the same thing again. LEAKING! I changed hoses clamps and cap.
This time leaking both coolant and Freon. Awaiting response from Ken@csf.
I dont even even track my car. I’ve spent hours messing with this csf radiator for the automatic trans. Not happy at the moment.
The coolant has covered under hood multiple times now. Stuff is getting stained blue. Very upset.
This time leaking both coolant and Freon. Awaiting response from Ken@csf.
I dont even even track my car. I’ve spent hours messing with this csf radiator for the automatic trans. Not happy at the moment.
The coolant has covered under hood multiple times now. Stuff is getting stained blue. Very upset.
01-08-2018, 07:55 AM
#14
From my understanding it’s a all in one system. The A/C condenser, dryer, and A/C lines are also part of this cooling system. Not sure how to explain it, but definitely Freon squirting and definitely coolant spraying out somewhere. At first it was just coolant. Tried changing clamps hoses and etc. Still same issue no difference. Sent a email after business hours, csf was great with me last time. Let’s see if I can go 2/2. The car smells so bad, that’s how I found the issue. It still keeps the temps incredibly cold. It just leaks.