Aluminum Radiator
03-01-13, 10:42 PM
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Aluminum Radiator
My radiator has developed a crack and i am looking to upgrade from the composite oe radiator to a nice 2 row all aluminum.
I have only been able to find Supra Twin Turbo radiators from some of the more well known brands and really don't want to go through the hassle of modifying it to fit right.
I did however find this one which says it is for the SC300.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/91-00-ALUMIN...aea59a&vxp=mtr
anyone have any experience with this particular brand?
I have only been able to find Supra Twin Turbo radiators from some of the more well known brands and really don't want to go through the hassle of modifying it to fit right.
I did however find this one which says it is for the SC300.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/91-00-ALUMIN...aea59a&vxp=mtr
anyone have any experience with this particular brand?
03-03-13, 10:02 PM
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It is the same price as a Supra Mishimoto also.
03-04-13, 03:22 AM
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I'd recommend getting a Koyo or Mishimoto for an MKIV Supra. Either is worth it. Fitment with the Koyo is very good. I just went through the same issue and had to replace mine. I went with a Koyo. It requires some modifications: you need to raise your two radiator mounts approx. 1" with additional rubber and you need to notch the battery tray. Buying a Supra TT fan shroud makes things easier and cleaner but you can also modify your SC shroud and fab up mounts for it if you're on a budget.
The only SC/Soarer-specific aluminum radiator is from ARC in Japan and it is over $1500. Not really worth it.
Since you have a 5-speed manual car all you need is the radiator. For an automatic car you would also need an auxiliary transmission cooler like a Hayden 678. Aftermarket Supra radiators are usually manual-only.
I just did a writeup to install a Supra radiator if it helps you:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-5-speed.html
The only SC/Soarer-specific aluminum radiator is from ARC in Japan and it is over $1500. Not really worth it.
Since you have a 5-speed manual car all you need is the radiator. For an automatic car you would also need an auxiliary transmission cooler like a Hayden 678. Aftermarket Supra radiators are usually manual-only.
I just did a writeup to install a Supra radiator if it helps you:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-5-speed.html
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I'd recommend getting a Koyo or Mishimoto for an MKIV Supra. Either is worth it. Fitment with the Koyo is very good. I just went through the same issue and had to replace mine. I went with a Koyo. It requires some modifications: you need to raise your two radiator mounts approx. 1" with additional rubber and you need to notch the battery tray. Buying a Supra TT fan shroud makes things easier and cleaner but you can also modify your SC shroud and fab up mounts for it if you're on a budget.
The only SC/Soarer-specific aluminum radiator is from ARC in Japan and it is over $1500. Not really worth it.
Since you have a 5-speed manual car all you need is the radiator. For an automatic car you would also need an auxiliary transmission cooler like a Hayden 678. Aftermarket Supra radiators are usually manual-only.
I just did a writeup to install a Supra radiator if it helps you:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-5-speed.html
The only SC/Soarer-specific aluminum radiator is from ARC in Japan and it is over $1500. Not really worth it.
Since you have a 5-speed manual car all you need is the radiator. For an automatic car you would also need an auxiliary transmission cooler like a Hayden 678. Aftermarket Supra radiators are usually manual-only.
I just did a writeup to install a Supra radiator if it helps you:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...0-5-speed.html
Thank you man, i'll check it out, i had a oem one laying around that is known to be good, might just install that for now since i have to buy a p/s pump and a clutch at the moment, i will deffinitly be upgrading it by the summer.
I was serious about doing this, before those other parts took a crap on me at the same time, i bookmarked your write up.
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