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misnomer · 07-11-2005, 08:03 PM

Odd, I couldn't find a thread comparing basic radiator replacements. Do you people not care? :P

Regardless, I've finally dun broke my radiator. Figure after 14 years and 180k miles, something has to break. Same problem as I've seen from several others, including my prior 240sx: plastic end tank cracked.

Unless somebody lays down a very VERY (very) convincing argument, I am not really interested in the $300+ aluminum multicore Koyos and Fluidynes. I know they're good. I also know the stock radiator cooled my car just fine for 14 years

So, the options I've seen:

-OEM looking/feeling cheapos from radiators.com and the like for 'round $100.

-OEM looking/feeling Koyo from ebay for round $100. The ones with the plastic end tanks (If anybody knows of a non-ebay source, please let me know, froogle has let me down on this one)

-All metal radiator made by CSF for round $100. I've read favorable reviews of their radiators on jeeps and the like. If anybody knows what CSF uses for a core material (copper/brass, aluminum, stainless steel), please let me know. Nice thing about these is most come with a replacement cap, saves me $15

-OEMish CSF for 'round $100 with copper core and plastic end tanks.

Checking if anybody has any experience with any of these (and a recommended reseller). I'm looking to buy right away. As much as I like driving to work in my truck-- I don't.

07-11-2005, 08:03 PM	#1
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replacement Radiator options Odd, I couldn't find a thread comparing basic radiator replacements. Do you people not care? :P Regardless, I've finally dun broke my radiator. Figure after 14 years and 180k miles, something has to break. Same problem as I've seen from several others, including my prior 240sx: plastic end tank cracked. Unless somebody lays down a very VERY (very) convincing argument, I am not really interested in the $300+ aluminum multicore Koyos and Fluidynes. I know they're good. I also know the stock radiator cooled my car just fine for 14 years So, the options I've seen: -OEM looking/feeling cheapos from radiators.com and the like for 'round $100. -OEM looking/feeling Koyo from ebay for round $100. The ones with the plastic end tanks (If anybody knows of a non-ebay source, please let me know, froogle has let me down on this one) -All metal radiator made by CSF for round $100. I've read favorable reviews of their radiators on jeeps and the like. If anybody knows what CSF uses for a core material (copper/brass, aluminum, stainless steel), please let me know. Nice thing about these is most come with a replacement cap, saves me $15 -OEMish CSF for 'round $100 with copper core and plastic end tanks. Checking if anybody has any experience with any of these (and a recommended reseller). I'm looking to buy right away. As much as I like driving to work in my truck-- I don't. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!