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Old 08-17-10, 08:37 PM
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Agh, I blew my radiator..

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!
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Old 08-17-10, 08:57 PM
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What are you looking at doing? Keeping the car stock or upgrading it over time?
Old 08-17-10, 09:08 PM
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I want to upgrade it. I'm really considering that Godspeed. But I don't know.
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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?
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Fluidyne worked well for me.
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X's 2 on the Fluidyne. Been working well for me for over three years.
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i went with a koyo. direct replacement. easy and straightforward install
Old 10-10-10, 08:55 PM
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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.
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Godspeeds been doing great, there are a couple other things going bad..but um, what do you guys think about a 2JZ swap?
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