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    Default V8 radiator compared to V6.

    Ever since i had my ute tuned the extra power is making the thing overheat all the time, and it's fairly frustrating not to mention scary...

    Do the V8's have a bigger radiator compared to the v6 models? or what other alternatives are there?
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    So it'd be thicker? I'd imagine fitting one would use the same mounts just different piping?
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    Dont forget that the V8 radiators from VT2-VY2 don't have a radiator cap on them. Before you spend money on a new radiator, have you changed the thermostat and completely flushed the ENTIRE cooling system?

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    Ah okay, well i've ordered a new thermostat and the mechanic is going to completely flush out the cooling system for me next week when he re-torques the heads.

    Thanks for the info on the radiator too, I managed to completely miss the no radiator cap business.
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