3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Stock radiator Braket

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-17-06, 04:36 AM
  #1  
Red Neck Tony Stark - C2

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Rx7_Nut13B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 2,828
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Stock radiator Braket

I heard somthing about there is a problem with the stock radiator, and the brakets that hold it, something about when driving under extream cornering there is a chance to break/crack the radiator.

I want to do a Scca Autocross in feb and someone told me this info.

Can anyone inform me about this, or is there a sulution, (Cant afford and aftermarket radiator at this moment )

Serach Button was used....... Got alot of info in Aftermarket radiator's
Old 01-17-06, 06:14 AM
  #2  
Urban Combat Vet

iTrader: (16)
 
Sgtblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mid-west
Posts: 12,024
Received 866 Likes on 615 Posts
Personally, I've never heard of that. AFAIK, the only problem with the stock radiator is with the end tanks, which are plastic and can develope cracks over time from general fatique. But nothing related to "extreme cornering".
Old 01-17-06, 08:39 AM
  #3  
RX-7 Bad Ass

iTrader: (55)
 
DaleClark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 15,399
Received 2,438 Likes on 1,509 Posts
The radiator attaches to the sway bar mounts, and the sway bar mounts aren't the most sturdy parts. But, they typically only have problems if they are hit or if you are using the car VERY hard, like time on a real race track. Doing autocross shouldn't hurt things. Even if the sway bar bracket is damaged, I don't believe I've heard of radiators breaking - it is theoretically possible, but far from common.

Also, I'm assuming from your post that you're relatively new to autocrossing and racing. If so, it will be quite some time until you're at the level where you'd worry about damaging a sway bar mount.

Go out and autocross and have a great time.

Dale
Old 01-17-06, 08:46 AM
  #4  
Junior Member

 
fc3s mazda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
how much for the 87 turbo ll
Old 01-17-06, 12:04 PM
  #5  
Lives on the Forum

 
DamonB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Dallas
Posts: 9,617
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
I have twisted and pummeled many stock swaybar brackets and never once hurt the radiator.

The stock brackets are known to fail from stress but it won't harm the radiator. Hell, I managed to do this and the radiator was fine (I use a stock radiator).
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
streetlegal?
New Member RX-7 Technical
13
03-17-22 02:46 PM



Quick Reply: Stock radiator Braket



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:05 PM.