just crious if say a se radiator will fit into a 84 gs, possibly bigger for even better cooling. i keep hearing about short and tall radiators any emphasis to clear up my confusion would be great. thank

 

or if a fd turbo radiator could fit with some fabrication? or a turboII radiator?

 

I think an '82 I heard was the best. I know I was going to swap an '82 radiator into my '83 so I can use the front mount oil cooler.

 

what about an 82 is better than an 84???

 

It doesnt matter if its tall or short. it wil be your call on where you want the oil cooler to be. Everything comes down to the cooling ability. these radiators are over 10 years old. it may look good but what about the calcium and rust built-up inside. The only advise I can give you is to be sure to get it ROD-OUT to ensure there is no blockage inside the raidator. BTW, get the 3-row radiator. As far as I know, the original tall radiators are only 2 row. well I lied.. I gave u 2 options, not 1.

 

All manual transmission 84-85 12a and 13b cars used the same radiator. (verified with mazda microfiche)

I personally think the 79 3 row short radiator with the oil cooler underneith it the best design.

Otherwise a 2 row tall radiator with the oil cooler out front like a GSL-SE has.

All bolt in installation, no fabrication on '84-85 cars.

John

 

Try to find a 3 row radiator. I think Mazdatrix sells one. A good investment if your car runs hot.

 

I have an fd radiator I will sell cheap...I upgraded to a fluidine and it worked fine when I took it out.

Sean

 

actually, the short radiator will bolt right on 84-85 without any modification at all.

 

you can buy it from any radiator shop.

 

I got a four row!:P

 

I dont think a four row will fit in a SA/FB radiator. We got a four row but its rustang radiator with SA side mounts.

 

deaconfrost how much??? this is what i am talking about a radiator for a turbo motor has to be better for more cooling capacity. also i didnt know fuildyne made radiators for first gen. so akso i want to clarify a SA come with a 3 row and an oil cooler that will be able to fit with or without modification??? also will an FD rad. fit into FB without much major mod. i assume the FD is a 3 row. a lil more help from the senior guys thanks

 

what i really want to know is what upgrade do scca guys do as oppose to an aftermarket radiator is concearned? i dont ever really want to worry about running hot.

 

I run a (new) stock Tall Two Row Radiator with two E-Fans. I live in HOT, Miami, FL.

The temperture never gets above 160 degrees with my
setup.



An aftermarket radiator is a neat idea, but totally un-necessary.

 

that is the same radiator i have i need to geta scanner or the wires for my digital camera. so ican start postn pics

 

Very nice DF, what elect fans are those?

 

I will sell it for $50 + shipping. if you want pics, e-mail me at xfrost2kx@aol.com.

as far as fitment issues, I have no clue.

Sean

 

I think the best one is the tall 2 row radiator with a front mount oil cooler. I put an 85' rad in my car and just moved the oil cooler up front. All is good in the hood now. The rad is only a year old too. I am using an electric fan from a 91 Ford Escort.

 

what type of radiator is it? 3 row

 

Does anyone have the dimensions for a three row shorty?

 

do you have a pic of your FMIC and Oil Cooler?

 

Originally posted by Directfreak
I run a (new) stock Tall Two Row Radiator with two E-Fans. I live in HOT, Miami, FL.
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Yeah, what kind of fans are those. They seem to fit fine.

Are you running with A/C too? I would never make it in Miami; i thinkk new orleans is hot!