RADIATORBARN OR KOYO RADIATOR??? (Help Please)
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RADIATORBARN OR KOYO RADIATOR??? (Help Please)
Hey Clublexus,
I am in need of a new radiator, and did some searching on here. I am between two choices.
1)A generic radiator from Radiatorbarn It says "All metal, which I know is better, but it doesn't say it is aluminum.
2)Koyo Plastic top and bottom, but the core is an aluminum core. Trusted brand that many people are using.
They are the same price, but I do not know which one to get. If anyone has experience from either, please let me know. If the Radiatorbarn one is all aluminum, I will buy it. Don't know if it is....
I am kind of stuck whether to buy a name brand one or a no-name. They are the same price. I am not going to be pushing major horsepower anytime soon, so I just want something that will produce as close to OEM cooling & reliability as possible. I also do not want to get a Supra one and modify it.
What are your guys' opinions....
I am in need of a new radiator, and did some searching on here. I am between two choices.
1)A generic radiator from Radiatorbarn It says "All metal, which I know is better, but it doesn't say it is aluminum.
2)Koyo Plastic top and bottom, but the core is an aluminum core. Trusted brand that many people are using.
They are the same price, but I do not know which one to get. If anyone has experience from either, please let me know. If the Radiatorbarn one is all aluminum, I will buy it. Don't know if it is....
I am kind of stuck whether to buy a name brand one or a no-name. They are the same price. I am not going to be pushing major horsepower anytime soon, so I just want something that will produce as close to OEM cooling & reliability as possible. I also do not want to get a Supra one and modify it.
What are your guys' opinions....
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i used a koyo for my 240 as well, with a pretty high HP sr20. it helped ALOT with cooling. it kept my engine sooo cold.
is your car an automatic? because if so you're going to need an aftermarket oil cooler like the one greddy offers
is your car an automatic? because if so you're going to need an aftermarket oil cooler like the one greddy offers
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im using radiatorbarn radiator on my sc400..
its FULL metal which is a +1..
all black.. soo i guess-1? since u want that SILVER radiator :P
but ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS with it so far.. works great.. 100 bucks or so.. FAST shipping.. great bargain
ALSO u dont need an aftermarket oil cooler thing. :]
its FULL metal which is a +1..
all black.. soo i guess-1? since u want that SILVER radiator :P
but ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS with it so far.. works great.. 100 bucks or so.. FAST shipping.. great bargain
ALSO u dont need an aftermarket oil cooler thing. :]
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I recently had to replace my radiator. The stock one cracked on the top plastic while driving I was driving. My friends shop got me a CSF. The fitment wasen't perfect but it cost less than the koyo and it was all metal. Good price overall
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Just ran across this thread - my radiator recently cracked so I'm now in need of a new one. Anyone buy their radiator online? I'm not sure where to start looking. Any recommendations would be helpful.
I'd rather order it myself and have my mechanic friend install it. Suggestions?
EDIT: Ordered one from radiator barn. The one they have listed for the SC300 (2JZ-GE) is all aluminum for about $180, plus one they don't have listed for $140 that's plastic with an aluminum core like the OEM one. So far so good. Did have to re-use one of the old plugs from the original radiator though.
I'd rather order it myself and have my mechanic friend install it. Suggestions?
EDIT: Ordered one from radiator barn. The one they have listed for the SC300 (2JZ-GE) is all aluminum for about $180, plus one they don't have listed for $140 that's plastic with an aluminum core like the OEM one. So far so good. Did have to re-use one of the old plugs from the original radiator though.
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Im running the koyo race core. The cooling is rediculous, too cold in fact. My car never goes over 1/4 temp with the ac blasting in 80* weather. i got mine for 300 shipped off of ebay.