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so my top tank is leaking so i pulled it out and dropped it into a radiator place for them to have a look at it

the core was really thin so i'm looking at the justjap rads they have

they have a triple core 40mm one: http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...=300&page=1

and a twin core 60mm one: http://justjap.com/store/product.php?produ...=300&page=1

which would cool better? they both say that they retain the factory shroud but is triple core better than twin or is thicker better than thinner?

just incase your wondering, its an rs4s = manuel

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i would go the 60 if you can fit it in . holds more water =win .

i have a rs four s and i put this one in

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-268244021.htm

the only problem is the mounting pins are too taf back for the factory mounts . if you look at the radiator from the top you will notice the pins are along the centre line . they need to be offset towards the front . it will fit but its not ideal

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When it comes to radiators, the more coolant you can hold in the system the better. I have a 52mm alloy radiator and its been one of the best decisions I've made. A week of 40+ degree days didn't see the temp needle budge at all.

:D

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just take the car to your local ultratune and get them to turn it into a custom purple R32

Is this still going?

Pipster, others are on the right track here, the 60mm core will hold more liquid= win. Also the 3 core 40mm may actually be less efficient than stock due to the extra core and the extra restriction it presents.

60mm core if you have the room.

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i would go the 60 if you can fit it in . holds more water =win .

i have a rs four s and i put this one in

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-268244021.htm

the only problem is the mounting pins are too taf back for the factory mounts . if you look at the radiator from the top you will notice the pins are along the centre line . they need to be offset towards the front . it will fit but its not ideal

I've got same issue with my 52mm radiator - mounts need to be offset.

Go The 40mm pipster - less restriction to airflow & Shroud should fit too.

Mine actually ran cooler (1'c) with 40mm out of my R32.

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for the 300 bucks it cost me im in love with it . i am on hiloday atm and on the way here was doing some spirited driving(well going the speed limit with the boat on the back over the lewis pass ) about 25 degrees outside . pulled over at toilets and grabbed the bottom rad hose and it was barely luke warm. like slightly colder tham my hand . i have the fan but no shroud atm as i broke it ages ago

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for the 300 bucks it cost me im in love with it . i am on hiloday atm and on the way here was doing some spirited driving(well going the speed limit with the boat on the back over the lewis pass ) about 25 degrees outside . pulled over at toilets and grabbed the bottom rad hose and it was barely luke warm. like slightly colder tham my hand . i have the fan but no shroud atm as i broke it ages ago

I just fitted alloy L bracket from bunnings ($6 & 50mm by 20mm) between top mounts to cover fan.

Didnt even bother NSW or QLD RWC inspectors!

Might want a HOT sticker on top of Radiator as bit warmer than plastic tank!

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cool, thanks guys

sorry for my lack of input on the subject but i was on holidays for a few days

just to check, is it deffinately an r33 rad that i need? or will a 34 rad fit? i'm leaning towards the 40mm rad cos i know there will be no issues with fitment and i dont wanna have to put a thermo fan on it

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