I5 all aluminum replacement radiator candidate?
04-21-2008, 09:59 AM
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I5 all aluminum replacement radiator candidate?
anyone have experience with this?
I do believe that a radiator that fits the Coupe GT will also work in the type 89.
Correct?
I'm either going with that or a 4kq replacement from Force5 for the 90Q
...(bypassing the secondary radiator)<ul><li><a href="http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQAudiQQCoupeQQAftermarketQQRadiatorQQ19861987QQRR 431291.html">all aluminum radiator</a></li></ul>
I do believe that a radiator that fits the Coupe GT will also work in the type 89.
Correct?
I'm either going with that or a 4kq replacement from Force5 for the 90Q
...(bypassing the secondary radiator)<ul><li><a href="http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQAudiQQCoupeQQAftermarketQQRadiatorQQ19861987QQRR 431291.html">all aluminum radiator</a></li></ul>
04-21-2008, 11:13 AM
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Why don't you buy the all metal Nissen's one from WorldPac and save $150?
AZ autohaus has one for about $200 and they pay freight. I'm sure 034's WorldPac can get you one as well.
I've had one for 4 years, no problem.
I've had one for 4 years, no problem.
04-21-2008, 05:55 PM
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definitely a case of shaky advertising...
shown in the link. After trying to get more information twice today from their "live help" it turns out the photo is just mere representation (and not even a close one at that) of the particular radiator which is also brass/copper and plastic end tanks...the first associate said, "yes, all aluminum, fits stock location", the second said "we don't sell aluminum radiators"
I was hoping to swap the primary radiator from my coupe to the 90Q but it's weeping too- so much for reuse...As part of the eS2ization- the Coupe is getting the mondo aluminum double core 034 Motorsport radiator with a 7 bladed radiator fan in an S2 radiator fan housing, but the stock 90q20v is going to get a 4kq radiator without the secondary radiator.
I previously bought a Nissen's for my departed 200 20v wagon, but was underwhelmed with its workmanship and finish - overspray on the mounting threads had to be chased with a tap, paint started flaking off within the first month, etc...now it seems the only available oem -style radiators for our cars are Nissens ;-(
So long story short, I'll be making the 1 hour drive to Force 5 to pick up a stock radiator this Friday.
I was hoping to swap the primary radiator from my coupe to the 90Q but it's weeping too- so much for reuse...As part of the eS2ization- the Coupe is getting the mondo aluminum double core 034 Motorsport radiator with a 7 bladed radiator fan in an S2 radiator fan housing, but the stock 90q20v is going to get a 4kq radiator without the secondary radiator.
I previously bought a Nissen's for my departed 200 20v wagon, but was underwhelmed with its workmanship and finish - overspray on the mounting threads had to be chased with a tap, paint started flaking off within the first month, etc...now it seems the only available oem -style radiators for our cars are Nissens ;-(
So long story short, I'll be making the 1 hour drive to Force 5 to pick up a stock radiator this Friday.
05-08-2008, 11:56 AM
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I bought the all metal one for like $100, it said Nissens on the box but it sucks....
Granted, i'm using it in my 3b powered 90Q, but I have had cooling problems since i did the engine swap with this radiator, so i think my only option left is all aluminum.
I also wasn't happy with the workmanship either.
I also wasn't happy with the workmanship either.
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