Radiator question
My radiator seems to be cracked and I will need to replace it really soon, so I thought I'd ask you guys as to what brand I should look into...........
are there any high performance radiators out there for a Pro?? also, I know of www.radiators.com, but are there any other places that I should check out that sell radiators.... thanks |
oh yeah.........and is there anything else I should replace while I am at it, except the lower and upper hose (already did).......
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX do a search on radiator caps....we've talked about these before. PSSSSST Jesse.....hey jesse...look over here......he didn't say the cap....he needs the whole thing.. :D |
OK, this is too weird. I'm guessing someone changed the time on the website, because this is the second time I've seen a response posted before the original message. And the time is still two hours off for me (says it's 10:02pm right now, which it is in Chicago).
And that happens when you read too fast and write before thinking. Common mistake on the internet.:) |
I'd go with Radiators.com. I just put mine in about a week ago and haven't had any problems. The entire radiator, tanks and all are metal and with shipping it was only $138.00. They did have to call me to see if my core was 5/8" thick or 1" thick. I am assuming this is because I have the DOHC. I was surprised that option wasn't there on the site.
But it is a really easy install, took less than 2 hours. Had no problems then, and none now. Good luck with your search and working on her. |
Originally posted by ProtegePower94 I'd go with Radiators.com. I just put mine in about a week ago and haven't had any problems. The entire radiator, tanks and all are metal and with shipping it was only $138.00. They did have to call me to see if my core was 5/8" thick or 1" thick. I am assuming this is because I have the DOHC. I was surprised that option wasn't there on the site. But it is a really easy install, took less than 2 hours. Had no problems then, and none now. Good luck with your search and working on her. |
i replaced mine about 2 years ago with a 91 auto tranny rad in my 90 5sp. IIRC too, the auto tranny rad is all metal. It also has a bit more cooling potential. Only difference is the now unused sensor plug on the top and the small I/O hoses on the bottom.
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest i replaced mine about 2 years ago with a 91 auto tranny rad in my 90 5sp. IIRC too, the auto tranny rad is all metal. It also has a bit more cooling potential. Only difference is the now unused sensor plug on the top and the small I/O hoses on the bottom. it's sounds like it's better.............are all of the radiators for manual trannies plastic ? |
Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest i replaced mine about 2 years ago with a 91 auto tranny rad in my 90 5sp. IIRC too, the auto tranny rad is all metal. It also has a bit more cooling potential. Only difference is the now unused sensor plug on the top and the small I/O hoses on the bottom. |
Originally posted by Identity_X so would I be better off getting a radiator for an auto, because my car is manual ? it's sounds like it's better.............are all of the radiators for manual trannies plastic ? I really have no idea if all 5sp rads where plastic or not, it may have changed throughout the years. but there is no use in trying to fix it, as i tried, all i got was a poorer and an eyesore of a rad. IIRC i paid $50 and it droped right in. Remember to plug the small lower hoses, even though i think it's a separate chamber...Only thing i noticed is that the passenger side sits a bit lower in the upper mount bushing than the drivers side. Still holds it there and it's never come out, but just an observation. Yes i checked all brackets to make sure nothing was bent :cool: |
Originally posted by Davard So, I apparently have a auto radiator in my 5-spd. Must have been replaced when they fixed the front end damage (someone backed into me years ago trying to get away from an accident). |
Yeah. DOHC core is 1" thick. And metal is by far better. The lower part of the core is for flowing of the transmission fluid on automatics. So if you have a manual, you most likely will have a different type of deal going on. But mine came with plugs already there, and whereever I wanted to hook up a hose, I simply took out the plug. And beleive me, they were in there tight.
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