Any advantage to TRD radiator cap?
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I don't get it.
If your radiator is boiling off with the stock cap...then you got problems.
I wouldn't want a higher pressure cap to mask those problems, so I drive around thinking everything is OK, until real damage is done.
If your radiator is boiling off with the stock cap...then you got problems.
I wouldn't want a higher pressure cap to mask those problems, so I drive around thinking everything is OK, until real damage is done.
5 hp gain
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I don't get it either. Does your engine run cooler?
It would be used for situations where the engine is running straight water (w/ additive) or a reduced ratio of anti-freeze/water. The reason for doing this is because anti-freeze reduces the thermal transfer properties of water, so using less of it increases the capability of the cooling system.
Increased pressure raises the boiling point of water, so you reduce the risk of boil over. That is the reason for using the TRD cap.
That said, if you run the typical 50/50 mix of antifreeze & water, stick with the stock cap. I don't think we want any more pressure in our 13+ year old systems as necessary.
It will effectively change your power to weight ratio by making your wallet far lighter.
You get that sexy lettering?.. and since (on post #7) "It will effectively change your power to weight ratio by making your wallet far lighter"... might fix that cruiser lean to drivers side.
Hold it, here I was thinking the lean was due to the added spots to store your latte and donuts? Man, I was waaaayyy off.
Yeah the benefit will be that you will now have your OEM one as a trail spare.
Pathfinder
I am the STIG
nah it looks cool. cruiser bling!
