Where is a good place to get a Fluidyne Radiator for $400-$450 or even cheaper....

Anyone know?

 

I got mine from Jason at rx7store. It is 500 there but I have not found cheaper yet. Sorry

 

absoluteradiator.com

 

just get a koyo .. its thicker, and if you are going with a FMIC, its better at cooling ..

 

I think you can get teh Koyo for cheaper like under 400 not sure where.

 

Absolute has the

Koyo for $375

Fluidyne for $412

Which is the better radiator? Im going to be using a Greddy FMIC.

 

I suggest that you look at both Koyo and Fluidyne if you are in the market for a higher cooling capacity radiator. Here's what I learned from my research on the subject:

Stock radiators are 1/2" thick, have plastic end caps, and are generally viewed as not capable of sufficient cooling for "high temperature" operating conditions.

The Fluidyne all aluminum radiator is 3/4" thick, direct replacement, and a vast cooling improvement over stock. It was one of the first higher capacity aftermarket radiators developed for FDs.

Koyo has recently introduced a 1" thick all aluminum radiator for FDs. The additional thickness translates into 30% higher cooling capacity than the 3/4". While this radiator is advertised as being a straight "bolt-in" replacement, some owners have reported "fitment" problems requiring minor modifications to the stock airbox. I'll find out about this soon because I just ordered a Koyo.

Of course MazdaComp aftermarket radiators were the first on the market and directed at racers. MazdaSpeed website lists the MazdaComp radiator at $629.00. There may be better prices but I haven't tried to track them down. In any case it is going to be the most expensive option. Here's their link:

http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/weba...ategoryDisplay

Absolute Radiator has very good prices and lists the Koyo for $375 and the Fluidyne for $412.95. Since you are not in California you don't have to add sales tax. I believe that with the introduction of the Koyo radiator it is driving down the cost of the Fluidyne. Here's the link to Absolute Radiator:

http://www.absoluteradiator.com/cgi-...5ab+1005716313

Jason at the RX-7 Club store currently advertises the Koyo for $395. Here's his link:

http://www.rx7store.net/

Finally, I stumbled on a place called Phase 2 Motortrend (again in California) that seems to have very good prices on just about everything RX-7. They sell the Koyo for $375 and the Fluidyne for $430. Here's their link:

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/rx7.htm

A new radiator would make a great Xmas present for your FD!

Take Care

 

Im going FMIC so....I dont think fitment is a problem with the intake....

Im leaning towards the koyo

 

You can get it at MVP for 400 shipped

 

MVP? Where is that?

 

I just saw the Koyo advertised for $348 yesterday. I can't figure out where I saw it but I'll keep looking.

 

Please keep looking

 

There has been someone with a Koyo on Ebay with a starting price of $348 and a buy it now price of $368

 

Here's the link to the ebay seller of the Koyo radiators for the FD. $348 opening bid $368 instant buy, $9 to ship anywhere in the USA. Sales tax charged in many states so check the ad. Absolutely rockbottom prices.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1679410060

 

BEFORE U BUY IT ONLINE MAKE SURE THEY HAVE IT IN STOCK! I HAD TO WAIT 3 WEEKS

 

Koyo will not work with some FMIC (Greddy) due to the thickness if its core.

 

is the koyo radiator a stock mount radiator or does it sit up straight

 

Why won't the Koyo work with the Greddy FMIC?

Have you tried it or heard of anyone having fitment problems with the Greddy FMIC?

Please let me know Im ready to order it but since I saw your post I held back...Let me know ASAP!!!! Thanks

 

i think the koyo will fit with greddy FMIC only under certain conditions.

1) relocate battery.
2) get a battery even smaller than the miata battery. i have the miata battery and it doesnt look like the radiator will fit, due to the fact that the fan shroud is almost touching the battery already.

either that, or you can modify the fan shroud a bit so it will fit. maybe you can opt not to use th fans, but that would just be plain stupid.

 

Yeah, you can make anything if, with a little help of some KY jelly. But, why would you want to go through that. It's a pain in the ***...

The Koyo core is too thick and the radiator neck will be in the way of the turbo to intercooler pipe. You will also need to trim the fan shroud.

It's you money.......

 

would a koyo fit with a stock location IC?

 

would a koyo fit with a stock location IC? also, does it sit up straight?

 

Will the front mount intercooler allow enough air to pass through to the radiator? If this is a problem isn't going with a thicker radiator like the koyo a no no?

 

Some corrections: the Fluidyne is 43mm (1.5") and the Koyo is ~52mm (2"), the stock radiator is ~25mm (1"). Any radiator can be remounted in the standing position (for FMICs), but both Fluidyne and Koyo were designed as stock mount radiators and should work with all SMICs. The Fluidyne is drop-in, the Koyo requires some fitment due to the thickness to get it to go in and to not interfere with the intercooler.

 

It's on sale on their site for 469.00. 2" thick.
Has anybody used this one?