All metal radiator purchase
#1
FC3C 90, PGT 89.
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All metal radiator purchase
Hey guys,
I am in the market to replace my leaking radiator. It's for a mostly stock 90 vert. (NA).
I would like for the new replacement to be all aluminum, and around $200. What is a good brand aftermarket radiator? Does anyone know where to get said radiator? I looked into eBay, but I would prefer a real business for this purchase.
I also would like to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses while this is out of the car. Please let me know.
Thanks for any and all help!
Matt|ttaM
I am in the market to replace my leaking radiator. It's for a mostly stock 90 vert. (NA).
I would like for the new replacement to be all aluminum, and around $200. What is a good brand aftermarket radiator? Does anyone know where to get said radiator? I looked into eBay, but I would prefer a real business for this purchase.
I also would like to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses while this is out of the car. Please let me know.
Thanks for any and all help!
Matt|ttaM
#2
Crash Auto?Fix Auto.
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You can buy from a "real" business on ebay, but you won't find an all aluminum rad like a nice koyo for any less than 300....even on ebay.
I'd suggest searching your local for sale section and maybe making a WTB thread in there. Your local enthusiats will help you out.
I'd suggest searching your local for sale section and maybe making a WTB thread in there. Your local enthusiats will help you out.
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Originally Posted by Tiderfish
Hey guys,
I am in the market to replace my leaking radiator. It's for a mostly stock 90 vert. (NA).
I would like for the new replacement to be all aluminum, and around $200. What is a good brand aftermarket radiator? Does anyone know where to get said radiator? I looked into eBay, but I would prefer a real business for this purchase.
I also would like to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses while this is out of the car. Please let me know.
Thanks for any and all help!
Matt|ttaM
I am in the market to replace my leaking radiator. It's for a mostly stock 90 vert. (NA).
I would like for the new replacement to be all aluminum, and around $200. What is a good brand aftermarket radiator? Does anyone know where to get said radiator? I looked into eBay, but I would prefer a real business for this purchase.
I also would like to replace the upper and lower radiator hoses while this is out of the car. Please let me know.
Thanks for any and all help!
Matt|ttaM
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/s7.asp?a...size=R2%2C1.3L
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/a7.asp?a...size=R2%2C1.3L
#4
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Are you looking for a drop in replacement or a universal type?
FSR has great double pass, all AL radiators for under $200
http://www.fsrproducts.com/
FSR has great double pass, all AL radiators for under $200
http://www.fsrproducts.com/
#5
FC3C 90, PGT 89.
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Originally Posted by need-a-t2
Are you looking for a drop in replacement or a universal type?
FSR has great double pass, all AL radiators for under $200
http://www.fsrproducts.com/
FSR has great double pass, all AL radiators for under $200
http://www.fsrproducts.com/
What is the difference? The rest of the engine compartment is basically stock, so it would be restricted to the size of the stock one.
Matt|ttaM
#6
Let's get silly...
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If it were me and my seven i would spend the extra 100 and get a koyo. Typically if I have to replace a part due to failure or age, i always upgrade if its not an intrusive upgrade. A radiator is a good example, the performance ones are bigger but fit fine. Similarly a failed alternator is a good canidate for an upgrade to an FD (3rd gen) unit.
The Koyo is a bigger radiator but does not cause any fitment issues in a stock engine compartment.
1) make sure you get the fan shroud mounting kit.
2) SAVE YOUR SIDE BRACKETS (from your old radiator)
The Koyo is a bigger radiator but does not cause any fitment issues in a stock engine compartment.
1) make sure you get the fan shroud mounting kit.
2) SAVE YOUR SIDE BRACKETS (from your old radiator)
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weird, everyone I've talked to about getting a upgraded radiator has told me to stay away from Koyo... rather to get a Northern or Griffin radiator. they have a larger capacity and are about the same if not cheaper than a Koyo.
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Originally Posted by Tiderfish
What is the difference? The rest of the engine compartment is basically stock, so it would be restricted to the size of the stock one.
Matt|ttaM
Matt|ttaM
carzy driver is right, your just paying for a name with koyo and fluidyne. there are much better radiators out there for a fraction of the cost (even after the little customization that may be needed).
#9
FC3C 90, PGT 89.
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Thanks for all the replies. I should clarify my request. I want an aftermarket radiator that will replace the stock one, without having to move the battery, and one that I do not have to fabricate any mounts for. Links are always helpful. Thanks again!
#10
I am the stig.
I purchased a Koyo rad for my S4 from Absolute Radiator.com, it came out to $330 shipped. The hottest my cooling system has ever been was 225' F, climbing from sea level to 3000 ft in 6 miles (8 west back to San Diego) in 105+ F weather. As I remember it, there were a handful of cars broken down on the side of the road and one of the 7's in our group had to shut down.
http://absoluteradiator.com/ProductPage.asp?idProd=18
My normal operating temps don't exceed 195' (city driving).
I can't comment on the other radiators, but the Koyo works great.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...highlight=koyo
http://absoluteradiator.com/ProductPage.asp?idProd=18
My normal operating temps don't exceed 195' (city driving).
I can't comment on the other radiators, but the Koyo works great.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...highlight=koyo
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http://www.rx7store.net/category_s/287.htm
http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fcengine_cooling.html
http://www.mazdatrix.com/b8.htm
http://corksport.com/store/category/...rx-Engine.html
Note that all of these stores carry koyo radiators. There might be a reason. For one, koyo (and fluidyne) are made to fit FC RX-7s specifically. And the koyo radiators are heliarc welded, not brazed or epoxied, which is good.
While a Koyo is not in my car yet, it will be soon.
Remember, this is an RX-7, not a Mustang. It deserves spending a little extra.
http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fcengine_cooling.html
http://www.mazdatrix.com/b8.htm
http://corksport.com/store/category/...rx-Engine.html
Note that all of these stores carry koyo radiators. There might be a reason. For one, koyo (and fluidyne) are made to fit FC RX-7s specifically. And the koyo radiators are heliarc welded, not brazed or epoxied, which is good.
While a Koyo is not in my car yet, it will be soon.
Remember, this is an RX-7, not a Mustang. It deserves spending a little extra.
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