Kaliz2ich

I JUST CALLED CARSON TOYOTA TO ASK FOR A QUOTE ON A NEW RADIOTOR AND THEY SAID 460 for SPECIAL ORDER FROM LEXUS. I GO ONLINE AND FIND OTHER RADIATORS FOR LESS BUT VARYING IN DIFFERENT BUILD (COPPER,ALUMINUM, ETC.) WHAT DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND? I JUST NEED NEW RADIATOR MY MECHANIC WILL INSTALL.

raytseng

um,
try sewell lexus for a quote as it's out of state you'll save on tax? Or Parts.com price (which will probably use Pembroke Pines Lexus in Florida).

At least on parts.com the part is coming up as 333+ shipping, but that's cheaper than 460.

pinoiryder

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I would go for aluminum.

Also check go-part.com. I check for mine 2002 GS430 for
$161.00 shipped

what year is your GS? Model?

Kaliz2ich

1998 gs 300 3.0L

sakataj

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recommend you stop typing in all caps because many members will read it like you are SHOUTING at them .

I'd also recommend you use the forum search. You can get instant answers to the question you posted. For example:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-radiator.html

i know this is a gs4 radiator but somethings are helpful

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...the-gs430.html

and here is the money thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-radiator.html


There are many more; suggest you try it next time

tiger4life

iTrader: (16)

got mine from rockauto for $103 shipped. Also a plus was that it shipped from a warehouse around Ontario.

kene

iTrader: (2)

This may help you out...not sure if they are selling pure aluminum radiators, but if its anywhere close this seems pretty good.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/th...als-d_858.html

The higher the thermal conductivity, the better it is at taking heat away from the coolant, and retaining it in the metal material.

Find out the % copper in the radiator options you have and compare to this list. Pure Copper seems to be pretty impressive, although I don't know how strong it is against the elements and high pressure conditions of our cooling system.


Also every engine had a nominal operating temperature, or better yet a preferred operating temperature for best results. If you get it too cold it may give a tad better performance but MPG will go down a bit. and vice versa. Check it out and see if it is even worth upgrading to a much "cooler" radiator.

Kaliz2ich

Thanks, Everyone for your help. I ended up going to Silla, and got the radiator for 155. It's local and didn't want to wait for shipping from any other place. (NOT CAPS !)