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Anything Wrong with using a small Rad Cap?

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So I have a new Alum crossflow rad I am installing, I am making some mods to it like moving/changing the in and outs to AN fittings, and removing the trans cooler.
I'm not happy with the existing fill location/design, so I want to mount one on the top of the end tank. I purchased a small style pictured below for no special reason vs a regular size.
Is there any real downside to small radiator inlet caps that I overlooked?

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If it's rated the same on pressure, I wouldn't think so. But then, I'm not an engineer. Maybe "The" engineer will chime in and regale us with vast amounts of knowledge.
 
I used a standard type neck on my radiator with Stant Racing 28-32 psi cap and a -6 weld bung and over flow hose. I also added -20 upper and lower weld bungs fittings on my radiator with AN hoses.

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If it's rated the same on pressure, I wouldn't think so. But then, I'm not an engineer. Maybe "The" engineer will chime in and regale us with vast amounts of knowledge
It's marked "1.1", so I assume atmospheres or 16psi?. I hope they make higher ratings for that size, but its a good starting point I suppose..
I'm converting the car to E85 and not sure what heat range it will finally be in.
 
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