New vid up! OEM and aftermarket Radiators.
New vid up! OEM and aftermarket Radiators.
Good stuff as always!
That radiator is NOT a stock radiator - it's a bobo aftermarket replacement one. The stock one has plastic end tanks with an aluminum core and is smooth on the top, not sectioned like the top of that radiator.
The only real advantage to the stock radiator is it's CRAZY lightweight, like shockingly so. But, the plastic end tanks have a tendency to split and fail, and there's that problem
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Mazda's OEM radiator hoses are actually top quality. The ORIGINAL hoses weren't that great, down the road they reformulated the rubber used in the hoses for better heat resistance, and the current hoses will outlive the car. IMHO, I think Mazda's hoses are worth getting over the aftermarket silicone ones - they're much cheaper and will last a VERY long time.
Whenever possible I like to use the original spring clamps on the coolant hoses. Reason being is spring clamps exert a constant force on the hose even when you get expansion/contraction from heat. Makes for a very tight seal. Some worm drive clamps can cut into the hose over time, weakening it.
You need to get that motor in the car and put some miles on it - I expect to see you and the car at Deal's Gap!
Dale
That radiator is NOT a stock radiator - it's a bobo aftermarket replacement one. The stock one has plastic end tanks with an aluminum core and is smooth on the top, not sectioned like the top of that radiator.
The only real advantage to the stock radiator is it's CRAZY lightweight, like shockingly so. But, the plastic end tanks have a tendency to split and fail, and there's that problem
.Mazda's OEM radiator hoses are actually top quality. The ORIGINAL hoses weren't that great, down the road they reformulated the rubber used in the hoses for better heat resistance, and the current hoses will outlive the car. IMHO, I think Mazda's hoses are worth getting over the aftermarket silicone ones - they're much cheaper and will last a VERY long time.
Whenever possible I like to use the original spring clamps on the coolant hoses. Reason being is spring clamps exert a constant force on the hose even when you get expansion/contraction from heat. Makes for a very tight seal. Some worm drive clamps can cut into the hose over time, weakening it.
You need to get that motor in the car and put some miles on it - I expect to see you and the car at Deal's Gap!
Dale
Great info. As always! Actually that totally makes sense that it's not OEM. It's bothered me for a while actually. I'll update the description to reflect that detail
btw I'm excited to meet u too. One of your customers spoke very highly of you. Said I won't miss you in a crowd. :-)
getting a pilot bearing seal from Ray crowe tomorrow and the engine goes in!!
If I can just sweet talk Ryan from aspec to sell me oil feed and return lines, I'm in business to start the car as an NA. I then need to measure the turbo to IC piping.
And we all know, I'm going to have tasks to deal with the moment I turn the key over. lol
btw I'm excited to meet u too. One of your customers spoke very highly of you. Said I won't miss you in a crowd. :-)
getting a pilot bearing seal from Ray crowe tomorrow and the engine goes in!!
If I can just sweet talk Ryan from aspec to sell me oil feed and return lines, I'm in business to start the car as an NA. I then need to measure the turbo to IC piping.
And we all know, I'm going to have tasks to deal with the moment I turn the key over. lol
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Good stuff as always!
That radiator is NOT a stock radiator - it's a bobo aftermarket replacement one. The stock one has plastic end tanks with an aluminum core and is smooth on the top, not sectioned like the top of that radiator.
The only real advantage to the stock radiator is it's CRAZY lightweight, like shockingly so. But, the plastic end tanks have a tendency to split and fail, and there's that problem.
Mazda's OEM radiator hoses are actually top quality. The ORIGINAL hoses weren't that great, down the road they reformulated the rubber used in the hoses for better heat resistance, and the current hoses will outlive the car. IMHO, I think Mazda's hoses are worth getting over the aftermarket silicone ones - they're much cheaper and will last a VERY long time.
Whenever possible I like to use the original spring clamps on the coolant hoses. Reason being is spring clamps exert a constant force on the hose even when you get expansion/contraction from heat. Makes for a very tight seal. Some worm drive clamps can cut into the hose over time, weakening it.
You need to get that motor in the car and put some miles on it - I expect to see you and the car at Deal's Gap!
Dale
That radiator is NOT a stock radiator - it's a bobo aftermarket replacement one. The stock one has plastic end tanks with an aluminum core and is smooth on the top, not sectioned like the top of that radiator.
The only real advantage to the stock radiator is it's CRAZY lightweight, like shockingly so. But, the plastic end tanks have a tendency to split and fail, and there's that problem
.Mazda's OEM radiator hoses are actually top quality. The ORIGINAL hoses weren't that great, down the road they reformulated the rubber used in the hoses for better heat resistance, and the current hoses will outlive the car. IMHO, I think Mazda's hoses are worth getting over the aftermarket silicone ones - they're much cheaper and will last a VERY long time.
Whenever possible I like to use the original spring clamps on the coolant hoses. Reason being is spring clamps exert a constant force on the hose even when you get expansion/contraction from heat. Makes for a very tight seal. Some worm drive clamps can cut into the hose over time, weakening it.
You need to get that motor in the car and put some miles on it - I expect to see you and the car at Deal's Gap!
Dale
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