I'm a guinea pig for cheap race radiator

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Jun 8, 2005 | 09:55 AM

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update? did you finally get it installed

Jun 28, 2005 | 03:45 PM

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How does the race radiator fit with the stock airbox?

Jun 28, 2005 | 07:09 PM

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no idea, I have an M2 airbox

Jun 29, 2005 | 03:19 AM

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Hmm... I hope it fits since Im getting ready to order one.

Jul 2, 2005 | 02:30 AM

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So after round 2 battling the radiator, a couple bloody knuckles and a bloody nose (don't ask) I got it to slide between the top brackets. Now it won't drop down all the way, its about an inch and a half away from bolting onto the brackets. There seems to be a lip off of the plastic thing that spreads the stock nose and used to seal to the top of the radiator that blocks it from dropping lower. If it doesn't drop lower the scoop on the stock intercooler ducting won't fit between the radiator and the frame. Do those of you that have installed this radiator have stock noses? I could cut about 1/2 inch off the lip to make it drop in, but I'd rather not. Any ideas?

I installed my race radiator today. I ran into the same problems you did. The radiator was too wide for the top mounts and it also hit that plastic piece behind the nose. I trimmed the upper mounts until the radiator slid between them and trimmed the plastic piece behind the nose. I thought about bending the top mounts but trimming them with a jigsaw seemed like a cleaner solution.

I didnt finish putting the A/C condenser back on since it got dark and my back was killing me. From the looks of it, I think I'll need longer bolts? Any tips to make the a/c stuff install easier?

When I removed my "stock" radiator, I realized it was the copper/brass CSF radiator. I'm guessing it's less than two years old since the previous owner changed some stuff before I bought the car a year ago. I took some pictures comparing the stock CSF radiator to the Race version. I'll post them in a bit.

Jul 17, 2006 | 08:38 PM

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When I removed my "stock" radiator, I realized it was the copper/brass CSF radiator. I'm guessing it's less than two years old since the previous owner changed some stuff before I bought the car a year ago. I took some pictures comparing the stock CSF radiator to the Race version. I'll post them in a bit.

I have the copper/brass CSF "stock" size radiator. Does your CSF race version cool significantly better ?

TIA,
:-) neil

Jun 25, 2007 | 06:33 AM

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Does anyone have any information on either the race or the medium sized reguarding fittment with a FMIC installed? i have a greddy 2 row and am looking to replace the brass/copper oem replacement radiator that they sell to get better cooling.

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:55 PM

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Anyone?

Jun 26, 2007 | 03:21 PM

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i love this, i dont know where your located but if your on the east coast i will support you with a free dyno of before and after? didnt read your post only the thread title

Jun 26, 2007 | 03:49 PM

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I'm running a Koyo (as this wasn't an option three years ago) and have been really happy. The install was painless and the quality of the radiator is remarkable (as would be expected of Koyo). The price was steep though at $350, but I when it comes to cars like ours... you really do have to pay to play.