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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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rx2 radiator help

Can anybody tell me what radiator i could fit on an rx2? Like for example from another rx7 or maybe a non mazda without having to do to many adjustments!(thanks)
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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My buddy put a Rx-7 (79-82) radiator and just had to fabricate some angle brackets for the oil cooler. I think he had to use washers to hold the radiator in the grame since the holes didn't all meet perfectly.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Rx7 radiators will fit, with some brackets on one side, as well as the aforementioned oil cooler brackets. No probs with mine.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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RX-7 rad and OC will fit but the rad will need some mod. If you look at the stocker, the lower rad inlet is straight while RX-7 has a slight bent so you may need to make multiple trips to the partshouse to get the right hose. RX-2 OC has an external oil t-stat located in the inlet fittings while the RX-7's internal.

I have a good RX-2 OC but I havent looked into it to find out which one holds more oil. Im using RX-4 OC in my RX-3 and 2 FBs which are larger than RX-7.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rotativodcora
Can anybody tell me what radiator i could fit on an rx2? Like for example from another rx7 or maybe a non mazda without having to do to many adjustments!(thanks)
what wrong with the stock one?
matt
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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This is a project i'm starting now and it doesn't have a radiator, or for that matter anything but the body.I think i will give the rx7 radiator a try(79-81) .Thanks for the input
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Yup, I have a FB short radiator.. I think its 22X11 or something close to that. Just get some small L brakets from Home depot race shop and your good to go. I have no cooling issues with it on my 13bt setup.
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