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ron davis double row radiator
2
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fluidyne aluminum radiator
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pwr radiator
2
20.00%
koyo aluminum radiator
4
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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best aftermarket radiator to use

i am getting a tII when i find one i like and i will be doing the 13b re swap ive read that the stock radiator is borderline for this project and i looked at the aftermarket one's ive done a search for half an hour and only found posts on the koyo so i want everyones opinions what one is best i want a direct replacement one here's the choices ron davis double row fluidyne pwr or koyo i also will need a fmic and i don't want to run into overheating probs so what one do you's suggest
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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search! but really koyo is good fluidine I heard is a little better and than the k2rd is the best.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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i did search for 30 minutes i found alot of info on koyo and only one post that had the fluidyne mentioned so the fluidyne cools alittle beter then the koyo do you have a link to the k2rd
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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you forgot another one.. K2RD if u can actaully get ahold of them to make one there one of the top 2 id say. Along with the Ron Davis
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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i wanna kno wat u guys like do all day. Do you just sit there and wait for new threads so u can post "search!". Help people out god
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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hard to beat a $300.00 koyo, I have had mine on and it works great
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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how much hp are the koyo's and fluidyne's rated at i want to be making 450 500 rwhp by time im done with the 13b re project also are all these radiators designed so i don't have to worry about overheating or fitment issues when i get a fmic thanks to everyone that helped so far
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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I got the fluidyne with A/C still and no complaints in Florida's heat. It does cost more than the Koyo though. So figure that in as well when you decide.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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what does your guage read on hot days is it at about 1/4 to 1/3
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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i wanna kno wat u guys like do all day. Do you just sit there and wait for new threads so u can post "search!". Help people out god

shut up noob! Anyways that out of the way I've been running the koyo however my hp is nowhere around 450 or 500hp lol. The fluidine or k2rd is what the big boys usually use so I don't think I would skimp on the radiator (koyo) even though the koyo was direct replacement!

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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 91mazdarx7
what does your guage read on hot days is it at about 1/4 to 1/3


Yep and since I looked at my rad. yesterday I really need to clean the bottom half after I had a pretty bad oil leak.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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wow im supprized one person said about the ron davis so i'm getting that a fluidyne would be good for me but if i wasn't going to be putting out alot of hp the koyo would be good i still would like to hear more peoples thoughts
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:35 AM
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bump anyone else post your opinions
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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A stock Turbo radiator can handle alot. The only reason to upgrade is when you put a FMIC in. New stock all metal replacement is just over $100 at the local auto parts store.
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