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Old 05-04-11, 12:43 PM
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Hi guys! I have a 1995 SC400 and I'm gonna be changing my radiator soon since my radiator right now have a lot of leaking holes already at the upper tank and JB Weld can't patch it up anymore! I've patched it with JB Weld twice already and it's still leaking so I guess that darn thing needs to go next on my to-do list for this car... So, my question is, what aftermarket radiator would be the best, (not too expensive I would say) that people here have already tested, used, attest to and can vouch for?? Thanks for the info! (I've already searched the forums for this subject but nothing really says a brand that everyone preffers)
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Godspeed, Koyo, Fluidyne (lol), Mishimoto, OEM.
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Are there any mods needed for installing aftermarket radiator??
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If they're made for the SC chassis then, no. I am curious as to if a MK4 Supra aftermarket radiator would require much fiddling around with.
Old 05-04-11, 04:07 PM
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Supra MK4 radiator fits without any issues. Just flip the rubber mounts from the bottom upside down and everything bolts up just fine.
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Or just get an aftermarket OEM radiator for $100. Not sure where you are at but try Radiator Depot in Santa Ana
Old 05-31-11, 12:41 PM
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Have anybody used this? Can you please post pics? 92-95 Lexus SC400 KOYO Radiator A1306
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I've read that if you get an aftermarket radiator many of them do not have an auto trans cooler. might want check into that.
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Yup, just found out through other threads... Now checking...
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Originally Posted by 88supramki
I've read that if you get an aftermarket radiator many of them do not have an auto trans cooler. might want check into that.
I've just called Koyo, and they say that everything is exactly the same as stock so it should come with the tranny cooler in it...
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^^
Good to know. I've looked into Koyo back in my MKIII days, they make good stuff.
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i got my koyo and i like it. PM me if you wanna know what website i got it from
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I had the same situation as you with the leaks & attempted jb weld patches that wouldn't last. So I went on eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...item53e7bdb67f - just replaced mine, no alterations needed. Oh yeah, I ordered it on a Sunday got it Tuesday! Can't ask for anything better.

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Just go to autozone and get a aftermarket oem replacement, those work fine and I think one of them gives you like a 5 year warranty or longer. And the best news is that they only cost like $100 or so.
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Found a great site for you all you have to do is put in your key words such as:

"Aluminum Radiator"
"Aftermarket Radiator"
"Godspeed Radiator"
"Koyo Radiator"
"Mishimoto radiator"

Heres the website, Make sure you choose what vehicle your are trying to get information on! "SC400"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/search.php


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