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Need to check this post by whatwasithinkin: http://www.aceforums.net/forum/18-ace-engine-drivetrain/5553-i-m-allowing-radiator-breath-little-lot-better.html He opened up the plastic around the rad & installed mesh behind the openings. Shows just how restricted the stock rad location is...nearly half blocked by the plastic alone! IMO, the only easiest way to get the best cooling.
Unless you're willing to relocate the rad onto the back, the only other way to get better cooling is to upgrade to 1" hoses. More coolant will give slightly better cooling as more time is needed to heat it each time the fan cools it, but without opening up the plastic not sure it will make much difference. I never see more than 80°C/176°F(high-speed) & 89°C/192°F(low speed), but my rad is in back in wide-open, unrestricted airflow with 1" hoses. Canada summers here are hot & very dry!
Even with more coolant, only good airflow will ever give the best cooling!
Unless you're willing to relocate the rad onto the back, the only other way to get better cooling is to upgrade to 1" hoses. More coolant will give slightly better cooling as more time is needed to heat it each time the fan cools it, but without opening up the plastic not sure it will make much difference. I never see more than 80°C/176°F(high-speed) & 89°C/192°F(low speed), but my rad is in back in wide-open, unrestricted airflow with 1" hoses. Canada summers here are hot & very dry!
Even with more coolant, only good airflow will ever give the best cooling!