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Best suited radiator
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:52 am
by Speed breeder
Hi guys,
I have radiator problems again. I think I may just buy a replacement radiator.
I have already installed a second hand three core radiator, but it seems to be leaking on the side. If I take it out again, it will be the third time I send it to the radiator man to be fixed.
The radiator I have is a horizontal flow vs the original 200sx vertical flow radiator.
I can get a vertical flow radiator from Rezlo.com, but I don't know how many cores it has.
Has anybody installed different radiators, and what works better, horizontal or vertical?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:49 am
by Hennie Marais
I fitted a Griffin radiator, horisontal flowing one, works 100% and it keeps a V8 cool.
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:51 am
by Speed breeder
Sounds like an option, Cost more or less?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:40 am
by Hennie Marais
I paid around R2600 for it,
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:49 am
by Speed breeder
Installation difficulty? Location of hot and cold water pipe in/outlet.
Just want to find out if its similar to the location of the pipes on the original.
Lastly, where did you source it?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:44 am
by Toby
I have a spare radiator, if you want, R300.
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:23 pm
by Speed breeder
Thanks Toby...I guess you are referring to original... What condition is the radiator in? Do I need to recon it? Post pic if you have... I may be able to use that radiator on my next project, also CA18DET (but 1400 champ)
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:38 pm
by veecee
hey SB, you want my ca18det, gearbox and ecu???
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:41 pm
by Speed breeder
Thanks VC, I have an extra CA18DET already, I don't have a box though... Just out of interest-how much you want for your old toys??
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:04 pm
by Toby
SB the radiator is in good condition, original, yes. It's just been recon'ed and pressure tested at a cost of R300 (hence the price)
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:15 pm
by Speed breeder
I'll think about the radiator, thanks Tby. Seems like a great buy. I have to fix my current problem first though... and for this I need a big core radiator. I was contemplating your radiator, but I know the core is thin and will cause overheating problems when I start boosting.
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:28 pm
by Hennie Marais
they have different layouts, My radiator have the inlet on the passenger side and the outlet the driver side.
Check summitracing's website, you can order it from them or you can give the part number to a V8 shop and they can get it for you. The core is 57mm thick if you wanted to know.
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:13 pm
by tanaka
something like this
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:56 am
by johansx
R1500 - Now that is is good price for a S14 direct fit rad
