Brand new Modine radiator for $180 - Good deal?
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Brand new Modine radiator for $180 - Good deal?
I may be needing a new radiator here soon, and the guys at my local NAPA said they can sell me a brand new Modine radiator for my 87 N/A for about $180. Is Modine a good brand? I know J-Rat has one, but he's also got 3 fans set up in there. My plan, if I get a new radiator, is to also get an appropriate electric fan and put it in front of the radiator so it pushes air in while the mechanical fan pulls air from behind.
Any thoughts on this? Anyone know if this will work?
Any thoughts on this? Anyone know if this will work?
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Re: Brand new Modine radiator for $180 - Good deal?
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I may be needing a new radiator here soon, and the guys at my local NAPA said they can sell me a brand new Modine radiator for my 87 N/A for about $180. Is Modine a good brand? I know J-Rat has one, but he's also got 3 fans set up in there. My plan, if I get a new radiator, is to also get an appropriate electric fan and put it in front of the radiator so it pushes air in while the mechanical fan pulls air from behind.
Any thoughts on this? Anyone know if this will work?
I may be needing a new radiator here soon, and the guys at my local NAPA said they can sell me a brand new Modine radiator for my 87 N/A for about $180. Is Modine a good brand? I know J-Rat has one, but he's also got 3 fans set up in there. My plan, if I get a new radiator, is to also get an appropriate electric fan and put it in front of the radiator so it pushes air in while the mechanical fan pulls air from behind.
Any thoughts on this? Anyone know if this will work?
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my perma cool lasted me close to 3years before it crapped out, but for the price ya can't beat em and they pull alot more air (cfm) then the black magic plastic crap. plus if someone owes you money or something you can shove there hand in the perma cool one and chop a finger a day off till they pay ya
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Yeah Rat, the whole reason I perked up when Napa mentioned Modine was because I read about your success with it. Do the Modines hold more coolant than the stock radiator? Is there more than one type that Modine makes for the RX-7? And the $180 is their "preferred customer discount". Apparently the list price is somewhat higher.
So bottom line, Modine is a good brand of radiator? $180 is a good price for one?
Oh yeah, it comes with a lifetime warranty against everything - breakage, normal wear and tear, leakage, what the hell ever. It's covered. It seems like a good deal to me, but I've never bought a radiator before so I wanted to get some more input before making that my primary choice in the event I need one.
So bottom line, Modine is a good brand of radiator? $180 is a good price for one?
Oh yeah, it comes with a lifetime warranty against everything - breakage, normal wear and tear, leakage, what the hell ever. It's covered. It seems like a good deal to me, but I've never bought a radiator before so I wanted to get some more input before making that my primary choice in the event I need one.
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Originally posted by MoJoeWinkie
Yeah Rat, the whole reason I perked up when Napa mentioned Modine was because I read about your success with it. Do the Modines hold more coolant than the stock radiator? Is there more than one type that Modine makes for the RX-7? And the $180 is their "preferred customer discount". Apparently the list price is somewhat higher.
So bottom line, Modine is a good brand of radiator? $180 is a good price for one?
Oh yeah, it comes with a lifetime warranty against everything - breakage, normal wear and tear, leakage, what the hell ever. It's covered. It seems like a good deal to me, but I've never bought a radiator before so I wanted to get some more input before making that my primary choice in the event I need one.
Yeah Rat, the whole reason I perked up when Napa mentioned Modine was because I read about your success with it. Do the Modines hold more coolant than the stock radiator? Is there more than one type that Modine makes for the RX-7? And the $180 is their "preferred customer discount". Apparently the list price is somewhat higher.
So bottom line, Modine is a good brand of radiator? $180 is a good price for one?
Oh yeah, it comes with a lifetime warranty against everything - breakage, normal wear and tear, leakage, what the hell ever. It's covered. It seems like a good deal to me, but I've never bought a radiator before so I wanted to get some more input before making that my primary choice in the event I need one.
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I think I'm going to keep the mechanical fan. I've heard from plenty of people that it does just fine. But I want to add an electric fan so it cools even more. Rat, you read my proposed set-up for if I get a Modine, what do you think? When brand of electric fan do you think would work?
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Originally posted by MoJoeWinkie
I think I'm going to keep the mechanical fan. I've heard from plenty of people that it does just fine. But I want to add an electric fan so it cools even more. Rat, you read my proposed set-up for if I get a Modine, what do you think? When brand of electric fan do you think would work?
I think I'm going to keep the mechanical fan. I've heard from plenty of people that it does just fine. But I want to add an electric fan so it cools even more. Rat, you read my proposed set-up for if I get a Modine, what do you think? When brand of electric fan do you think would work?
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I do have AC. It's nonfunctional at the present, the compressor is shot. I will be resurrecting it one day though.
Does the Modine hold more coolant than a stock radiator?
So are you saying that having an electric fan behind the radiator pulling air through would be able add its flow to that of the stock fan? 2 fans pulling works as well as one pushing and one pulling? I know that it doesn't really matter at highway speeds, but in town I would want that benefit.
Does the Modine hold more coolant than a stock radiator?
So are you saying that having an electric fan behind the radiator pulling air through would be able add its flow to that of the stock fan? 2 fans pulling works as well as one pushing and one pulling? I know that it doesn't really matter at highway speeds, but in town I would want that benefit.
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Originally posted by MoJoeWinkie
I do have AC. It's nonfunctional at the present, the compressor is shot. I will be resurrecting it one day though.
Does the Modine hold more coolant than a stock radiator?
So are you saying that having an electric fan behind the radiator pulling air through would be able add its flow to that of the stock fan? 2 fans pulling works as well as one pushing and one pulling? I know that it doesn't really matter at highway speeds, but in town I would want that benefit.
I do have AC. It's nonfunctional at the present, the compressor is shot. I will be resurrecting it one day though.
Does the Modine hold more coolant than a stock radiator?
So are you saying that having an electric fan behind the radiator pulling air through would be able add its flow to that of the stock fan? 2 fans pulling works as well as one pushing and one pulling? I know that it doesn't really matter at highway speeds, but in town I would want that benefit.
As far as the capacity of the Modine, I honestly couldnt say... I just fill them to they are full.. If I remember it was about 2 and 1/4 of the big jugs of prestone/water. Plus the Hyper Lube additive.
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you have to have them rewound.... it isnt a DIY poject....
Jsin <----EDIT :i cant even spel myown nm
you have to have them rewound.... it isnt a DIY poject....
Jsin <----EDIT :i cant even spel myown nm
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Haha rat, that was funny
How much does it cost to get something like that done? (rewiring the alternater)
Should any alternator shop be able to do that?
How much does it cost to get something like that done? (rewiring the alternater)
Should any alternator shop be able to do that?
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BTW, how do you test a stock mechanical cooling fan? I just bought one online, and it got here today, so it's definitely cold, but there's some sizable resitance to turning it. Is it supposed to do that?
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Originally posted by MoJoeWinkie
Haha rat, that was funny
How much does it cost to get something like that done? (rewiring the alternater)
Should any alternator shop be able to do that?
Haha rat, that was funny
How much does it cost to get something like that done? (rewiring the alternater)
Should any alternator shop be able to do that?
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Originally posted by MoJoeWinkie
BTW, how do you test a stock mechanical cooling fan? I just bought one online, and it got here today, so it's definitely cold, but there's some sizable resitance to turning it. Is it supposed to do that?
BTW, how do you test a stock mechanical cooling fan? I just bought one online, and it got here today, so it's definitely cold, but there's some sizable resitance to turning it. Is it supposed to do that?
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Off the subject, but do you know if a t2 tranny would fit a NA? If so, how complex is the conversion? Is there any difference in functionality? Is it more cost effective to just fit NA tranny?