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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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FB aftermarket radiator

hey can anyone point me in the right direction for a aftermarket radiator?

I did a search and found a few sites, but none of them actually showed the FB radiator?

BTW this is for a 83 GSL
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I did

I got an aftermarket radiator from auto parts wholesale or something like that
I did a google search until found one - only problem is they are not an exact fit
I had to cut a little in order to get it in - several hours later and about 150.00
later its in and does not leak - they are (NLA) trhrough Mazda
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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radiators.com supplies a great radiator for about $150
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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pictures anyone?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I took mine to a local repairer and had them rebuild it as a three core, really happy with results.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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no pics sorry - its almost identical to the factory part - when I shopped for
mine there were no pics - just picture yours but really new lookin lol
due to the age of our cars id go with new not a rebuild!!

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Old May 9, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by aussiesmg
I took mine to a local repairer and had them rebuild it as a three core, really happy with results.

How much did they charge you?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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It cost me about $200, a four core wont fit inside our tanks, it looks stock and is much more efficient, came with a warranty and is perfect for spirited street driving and some autocross.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Ditto what aussiesmg said.

I just got mine done about two weeks ago. Brought it to the local radiator rebuild place and told them to squeeze the best damn core they could into it. They blasted it down to the brass and rebuilt it and it cost me $240 CDN. So a little under $200USD.

I'm really happy with it. Just took an 8hr trip south into NY and back (8hr each way) and it performed beautifully. Best part, looks and fits stock.

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Old May 9, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Look for a post by Gonzz a few days ago, He got the Griffin Rad and put it in with pics.




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Old May 9, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Here's a shot of mine I got from Radiator.com, $137 shipped. I got the 3 row short for the fmoc. FD fan fits like a glove.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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PWR alloy radiators are the ****!! They make a bolt in model for Rx7's.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Agreed as well with Jon and Aussie. I had a local radiator shop three core mine and it has performed excellent for the past 5 years. Cost was 175.00
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Old May 9, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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PWR alloy radiators are the ****!! They make a bolt in model for Rx7's.
link?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Sorry for being off topic, but Im getting a new*er radiator and new hoses, yet I dont have any clamps(?) to keep the hoses on the radiator. Anyone know where I can get some?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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at the parts store?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hades12
link?
http://www.pwr-performance.com/radiator_main.htm
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Check out AWR racing.com call and talk to Tony Woodford they have the Ron Davis radiator for the first gen.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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lol...thats funny, becuase i was actually talking the shop thats doing alot of the modifications to my car, and they said they could get me a custom ron davis rad...there like 600 bucks...ouch...might have to go that direction though
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Old May 11, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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I'm gonna bragg, i work for a company that had de-valued stock and got mine for $50.00.
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