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HSV004

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HSV004

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radiator has developed a very smalled leak along the top. looking to replace this.

was looking on ebay and noticed they have some aluminium radiators on there for under $300, but i noticed some are different sizes ect.

what would i be looking for when buying one for a turbo R33.

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PM-R33 Grand Master

PM-R33

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Get one of these.

http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...=300&page=1

I looked around for a while to see what radiator to get. I wanted something that fitted perfectly retaining the factory shroud, something that looked good and was larger than factory.

It came down to a couple of Jap Brand ones which were all around the $1000+ mark, a PWR one which was similar price range or the Just Jap one which obviously wasn't as good quality but substantially cheaper. At the end of the day i got the Just Jap one and am glad i made the descision. Fits perfectly, looks great, keeps temps at bay at came with a warranty. The money i saved over the $1000 ones was better spent elsewhere. Obviously if money aint an issue the PWR/Jap brands would be choice.

Out of all the cheap ones i believe the Cooling Pro ones are the better ones and a lot better quality than the $200 ebay ones.

UWISSH! Grand Master

UWISSH!

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get a koyo radiator, got 1 for my r33 gtr and couldnt be happier.

53mm thick, fits just like oem and retains all factory parts like radiator shroud

was only $700 which is damn good compared to other jap ones

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As a replacement - 40-45mm is all you need really. Don't need much bigger than that.

Gives you heaps of options - i would go with anything from the SAU Traders, all those products will be good enough for what you are after by the sounds of it :P

Tangles Grand Master

Tangles

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+1 for Koyo

on the stagea, couldnt be happier

was around $500 fitted with 3yr warranty and 3yrs free servicing each december

for my track rb266dett r32 sedan I will eventually be buying the ASI unit for $199 delivered

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ASI-52mm-dual-core-...=item45f0c2a9c9

52mm, dual core, aluminium, for harsh/high temp usage (ie track)

Simon-S14 Grand Master

Simon-S14

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no you dont get an s14 radiator because the top port is on the wrong side. and dont get a R33 one as your bonnet wont shut as they are too tall for the S chassis

I have a 25 in my s14 and i went with a r32 ISC alloy radiator and it seems pretty good! I made my motor fit with a clutch fan and all as i have a dislike of thermo fans.

check my sig for pics

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