aftermarket radiators
09-21-04, 02:36 PM
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aftermarket radiators
Hey folks, does anyone have any aftermarket radiators? I'm looking to get a KOYO and I would like to be sure I get the best deal possible....Let me know...Thx
09-21-04, 02:41 PM
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yeah koyo seems to be the best deal for the person that is not going to hardcore draging the car with 1000hp. It's for the average joe that might have anywhere from 150 to I'd say about 450hp. I bought mine from www.absoluteradiator.com from a damn good price and it comes with a fan shroud mounting kit for free. All you have to do is use your side straps from the original radiator and of course all the sensors but other than that it is a direct swap. oh also it cools very well my guage doesn't go pas 1/4 of the way up the gauge even under heavy boost.
09-21-04, 02:48 PM
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I have a Koyo, and I think it is more than adequate for any HP goal you would attain on a street car. Just need to make sure you have proper ducting and everything else is up to par. Shoot I remember 1FastT2 was making ~415RWHP and running mid 11s on the stock rad, with the huge greddy front mount blocking it, and he never reported any cooling problems. Not saying Id recommend that, but still...
09-21-04, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rxmfn7
I have a Koyo, and I think it is more than adequate for any HP goal you would attain on a street car. Just need to make sure you have proper ducting and everything else is up to par. Shoot I remember 1FastT2 was making ~415RWHP and running mid 11s on the stock rad, with the huge greddy front mount blocking it, and he never reported any cooling problems. Not saying Id recommend that, but still...
To bad what happened to that car. The next owner killed it.
I never heard anything about that... Poor FC 
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The koyo is a great radiator. The thing is a lot thicker with much better density than the stock radiator and is relatively easy to drop in. as I recall, I had to cut off a little bit of my lower hose and use some spacers for the fan shroud (provided by absolute radiator) but other than that, it all was drop in and has every fitting that a stock one does. It also has a cap on it so you'll need to block it off. Beyond that, it's a VERY nice looking radiator and seems to get few complaints. Go for it.
09-21-04, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ilike2eatricers
He sold it to someone on the forum not sure what happened to it.
Made me sad to see it.
09-21-04, 09:16 PM
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if you are interested in the k2rd radiator go to www.2751engineering.com and send Seth an email. He is an authorized dealer of k2rd products and might be able to get them for you if they are still made.
09-21-04, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Chance
How does the Fluidyne compare to the Koyo?
09-21-04, 11:22 PM
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I got the fluidyne. Its a fat azz thick ****. Haven't test it yet tho, cuzz my car has recently been swapped, but still need to connect all the vacuum hoses.
09-22-04, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 604Ryder
why would u want your radiator to have FLUIDYNE sprayed on it. i would rather have a clean look
Because fluidyne radiators are respectable. IMHO
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09-22-04, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 91mazdarx7
sdrotary-fc can you only get koyo rads or any kind
09-22-04, 11:53 AM
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I've heard continous rumors of the early Koyos having an incorrectly machined pressure cap seat. Mine has gone through 2 OEM caps and 1 aftermarket and am now waiting to claim the warranty on a new one. They say the problem has since been corrected.
09-22-04, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SDrotary-FC
i can get the fluidyne , PWR and Koyo, for the money you can't beat a Koyo IMO
09-22-04, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 91mazdarx7
what headlight covers are they are they the speed machine performance one's what radiator is in that and what are your prices for the fluidyne pwr and koyo