Before buying my Rx7 I'd noticed there was a little bit of leakage somewhere anterior to the engine. I figured I still had a little time before actually having to replace any hose or radiator, if that was the problem (wrong move). Today I tried taking him out for a ride when I noticed he was overheating and steaming. So I pulled over and my friggn car is leaking like no other!

Anyway, long story short... I blew my radiator. And now I'm looking to buy a new one. Thing is, I've never boughten anything off anybody because this is my first project car. My question is what kind of radiator should I get? I've found a GodSpeed racing aluminum radiator. I know aluminum is light and good for racing which is what I'm looking for, but I don't know a whole lot about aluminum... Good or not so much?

Help please!
Thanks

 

What are you looking at doing? Keeping the car stock or upgrading it over time?

 

I want to upgrade it. I'm really considering that Godspeed. But I don't know.

 

Some drop ins are the Godspeed and Koyo.

Some not 100% drop ins are the Corksport unit and the unit from Shook Motorsports.

What are your goals for the new radiator?

 

Fluidyne worked well for me.

 

X's 2 on the Fluidyne. Been working well for me for over three years.

 

i went with a koyo. direct replacement. easy and straightforward install

 

godspeed is good too and thats what i'm getting for my fc. i like the godspeed because it don't have the long tube with the cap on there like the stock rad does.

 

Godspeeds been doing great, there are a couple other things going bad..but um, what do you guys think about a 2JZ swap?