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Old 09-14-08, 02:11 AM
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Question radiator ?'s

ok guys i am looking to go with a aluminum radiator in my rx-7. is this a wise choice? i also want to run an electric fan up to it? wats ur take on this or should i put an electric fan on a stock radiator? n also where the heck can i find a 1st gen aluminum radiator? thanks all
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The point we all know is keep your rotary cool.
If you want a good aluminum radiator your looking at a BE-KOOL for about 800$

I personally used a stock radiator with a Mishimoto Fan the can suck some real air

The only reason i can see using a aluminum radiator is if you live on hot temp all year around.
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ron davis also does a very nice rad
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or you could always buy a aluminum koyo s4 rad and install it in your FB. I use a stock s4 rad for now untill i find the money a koyo.








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Is there something special about rotary radiators?

I mean my 4-runner has a large aluminum radiator, so why couldnt we use commonly found aluminum rads and a decent e-fan or stock fan clutch (since we know it pulls alot of air).

Or do we not use them because or the custom mounting we would have to go through?
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I talked with my buddy in Australia and the recommended this one from his shop

http://www.kiwi-re.com/wwd_showroom_cat7_1.php

Pricey but it looks amazing
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i use a ford racing 3 core aluminum with ford taurus dual fans. keeps the heat down pretty good
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Originally Posted by djessence
Is there something special about rotary radiators?

I mean my 4-runner has a large aluminum radiator, so why couldnt we use commonly found aluminum rads and a decent e-fan or stock fan clutch (since we know it pulls alot of air).

Or do we not use them because or the custom mounting we would have to go through?
if you can make it fit it will work. mounts are not hard if your handy with a propane torch and solder. have you ever soldered copper water pipes?
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Mazdaspeed motorsports has aluminum rads. you have to be a comp. member to get them. I bought one new in box a few years ago and it works very well. I put a very large e-fan on it. it never gets hot.
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