Ok so i bought a aftermarket alloy radiator that was meant to just "bolt in" for my fc however it wasnt even close. Bottom outlet would hit on sway far and so would the drain. so we went to modify it by cutting off the inlet and welding a piece of pipe in on an angle however damaged the core in the process and rendered it useless.

So now hes buying me a new one..but which option to pick.. not keen on modifying another alloy one.. are there alloy ones with perfect fitment? also do alot of track/ drift work so if i bust it cant replace core or weld it up.

Custom full copper radiator will cost the same as an alloy one made by a reputable shop here comes with fitment warranty and core can be fixed if need be.

3 core standard radiator?

 

The Fluidyne rad is an excellent, direct bolt-on, but it is expensive and you'll have to find one on an aftermarket shelf somewhere since I believe the company no longer builds a model for the FC. You can also try searching in the classified section of this forum or you can place a Wanted to Buy there. Fc3s.org had an excellent piece on installation of the Fluidyne, but they apparently are caput. PM me your email address and I'll send you the HTML files of the article.

 

Koyo is also a good rad. Basically a direct bolt in. Good luck

 

i have a koyo and it was a direct bolt on. even the stock clutch fan shroud fits on it

 

i agree with all above.. koyo and fluidyne are both excellent. i replaced my koyo with a fluidyne but only cause i smashed it to pieces. stock radiator is ****.

 

Godspeed make an excellent radiator too. I have been test it on my time attack car and has worked great so far.
Thanks Robert

 

The last time I spoke with Gary Johnson at Fluidyne, he said they should have some in September but it's been 2 months so maybe they are out again.

 

+1 on the Godspeed.
Fits perfectly and keeps my car very cool.

 

Can the stock shroud still fit with the Godspeed or do you have to go e-fan?

 

No problems here with the Fluidyne.

 

I have an AWR radiator and it's really nice. It's also really expensive, but in my opinion worth it.

http://www.awrracing.com

It doesn't come with the plates on the side pre-drilled however so you have to put it in and mark where the holes need to be and then just drill them and use the stock rubber grommets (that's what I did)

only picture I have:

 

Dunno.
I was already efan and never even tried to fit the stock shroud.
The Godspeed is thicker than stock and may present a problem for the shroud but I can't say for certain.

 

The stock shroud does fit with the Godspeed.
Thanks Robert

 

Shipping to New Zealand could be a bit pricey?

 

Unless you're Burt Munro, wouldn't any rad have to be shipped in?

 

Lol you dork.. Yes I guess any radiator would have to be shipped in but I was looking at the options from in my country first before overseas as its a bit easier and shipping is cheaper

 

Why do you keep on thanking Robert?

 

Sorry to thread jack, can the stock clutch fan be retained with the use of the S5 KOYO radiator?

 

lmao!

 

Got it! Stock clutch fan works with KOYO radiators.

 

My Koyo Aluminum radiater is about 1/8th of an inch away from my Racing Beat front sway bar. So if you have an aftermarket sway bar I would go with the Koyo.

 

Griffens are real nice!