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Fluidyne radiator in an S5 - fitment issues?

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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Fluidyne radiator in an S5 - fitment issues?

I have a Fluidyne radiator that was originally noted for an S4 only per their catalog. Will I have any issues installing it in my S5? Would I be better off just buying a brass/copper direct replacement replacement unit for my S5?

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DeaconBlue
I have a Fluidyne radiator that was originally noted for an S4 only per their catalog. Will I have any issues installing it in my S5? Would I be better off just buying a brass/copper direct replacement replacement unit for my S5?

TIA.
You have zip ties and a drill don't you? I don't see any problems with getting that bad boy mounted. Aside from very few aftermarket radiators working with fan shroud (causing a switch to E-Fan if you're running clutch) most radiators will fit. It's a worth while upgrade as well, just make sure you do it right because high heat = rotary death.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Using zip ties to mount a radiator is ghetto as ****
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 87 t-66
Using zip ties to mount a radiator is ghetto as ****
What Chu takkin about Willis?.heh,heh!
I know the Koyo rad can be mounted using the stock rad parts.(take the support off the stock rad and put on the koyo,mount the rad).
I am not sure about the Fluidyne,But I would guess that you can just use some metal and bend it to make some brackets.
..Zip ties,,,holy fark...Someone suggested I could hold the steering rack and brackets to the car that way!!!!...I asked him to send me some of what he was smokin'!!!
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Alright numb nuts, time to clarify. Zip ties = sarcasm. Although the fan shroud will cease to be it should work just fine.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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or get a s4 fan shroud..

the mount holes will need to be redrilled since the s5 mount holes are slightly different. aside from that it is basically the same radiator without the lame *** goose neck filler. burping the system will just be a little more tedious.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Karack
or get a s4 fan shroud..

the mount holes will need to be redrilled since the s5 mount holes are slightly different. aside from that it is basically the same radiator without the lame *** goose neck filler. burping the system will just be a little more tedious.
Thanks for the info.
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