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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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MN Is this a good quality radiator??

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Im in the process of doing my single turbo upgrade, and thought it would be best to get a better rqadiator for more cooling power..
I keep seeing these godspeed radiators on ebay, has anyone had any experience with them.. Im kinda weary about buy things off of ebay..

Any input would be appreaciated.....
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Not sure, but I"d get a koyo or fluidyne. Those 2 names are hand in hand with FD's
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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What is the best place to go for a koyo???
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Proven radiators from reliable vendors:
http://rx7.com/store/rx7/fdengine_cooling.html
http://www.awrracing.com/store/produ...&products_id=5
http://pettitracing.com/rx7/index_cooling.htm

Search for godspeed as there has been other threads about those radiators. I wouldn't dick around with such an important part.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/your-thoughts-ebay-godspeed-rad-691465/
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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I have a koyo. I love it but it sure is thick and a bit tricky to get that fatty radiator to fit. If you plan on installing a SMIC get the Fluidyne. They cost more but I have heard the fitment is better.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Im acually doing a FMIC,, would the Koyo's fitment be easier considering im relocating the Radaitor??


Originally Posted by Sukai94
I have a koyo. I love it but it sure is thick and a bit tricky to get that fatty radiator to fit. If you plan on installing a SMIC get the Fluidyne. They cost more but I have heard the fitment is better.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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i recently ordered 1 of these goodspeed radiators from e-bay, i recieved it in aprox 3 weeks, looks pretty good quality nice welds direct bolt in, only problem is the top hose outlet is not perfectly lined up like stk, causes upper hose to kink a bit, different hose & problem solved. havn't drove car yet but i'm sure it's a major improvment over stk
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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This rad is nice, but pricey. Uses Ron Davis cores.

http://www.awrracing.com/store/produ...?products_id=5
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by solorx7freak
Hello,


Im in the process of doing my single turbo upgrade, and thought it would be best to get a better rqadiator for more cooling power..
I keep seeing these godspeed radiators on ebay, has anyone had any experience with them.. Im kinda weary about buy things off of ebay..

Any input would be appreaciated.....
thanks


Radiators are nothing more than heat exchangers. Don't worry so much about the brand. The use of proper ducting to get the air to go through it is the most important thing.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by t-von
Radiators are nothing more than heat exchangers. Don't worry so much about the brand. The use of proper ducting to get the air to go through it is the most important thing.

Very important point!!! Especially with a FMIC.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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if it's anything metal, then it's a vast improvement than stock.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Well thanks for the info,, I think i might just go with a used koyo from a fellow memenber, that way i get the best of both worlds, decent price, and good standing name brand..

Thank you
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