Hi Folks, I am new to the forum and am about to buy a 2007 Nismo KC with 93K miles. I had it checked by a mechanic and all was well but for a few minor repairs. He was familiar with SMOD and didn't see any signs. However it looks to me like it has the original radiator
I want to prevent this and hear two differing recommendations.
First is to replace the radiator with a better quality and different brand than the OEM. This would allow the Trans fluid to get heated for the cold mornings which it needs to maintain a long life.
Second was to add a Trans cooler and bypass the radiator. This is because no radiator is 100% safe of contamination like a bypass to a cooler would offer. This guy is a former Advance Auto employee and said that the warmth provided for the cold is not crucial and especially here in NC. He sold many new radiators in his time and would see a few returned after a short life.
So which is best? I lean towards a bypass for the certainty.
Much Obliged
Jernigan
I want to prevent this and hear two differing recommendations.
First is to replace the radiator with a better quality and different brand than the OEM. This would allow the Trans fluid to get heated for the cold mornings which it needs to maintain a long life.
Second was to add a Trans cooler and bypass the radiator. This is because no radiator is 100% safe of contamination like a bypass to a cooler would offer. This guy is a former Advance Auto employee and said that the warmth provided for the cold is not crucial and especially here in NC. He sold many new radiators in his time and would see a few returned after a short life.
So which is best? I lean towards a bypass for the certainty.
Much Obliged
Jernigan