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Old 12-01-15, 07:33 AM
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Upper radiator plastic fitting collapsed and is now leaking. Is there an aftermarket option with all aluminum in/outlets? Is mishimoto an option? I see denso unit on rockauto for $100 shipped but would prefer all aluminum radiator.
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I would go to a local auto parts, I think the one we got at Reilly's had a life time warranty, its just easier than trying to send it in mail and waiting if something happens to it.
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I have crossreferenced A LOT of information. and there is a chevy radiator that would slap right in there no probs. Will be going in mine when I scrape up the $ for it.
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I got mine from World-Pac using our shop discount, Koyo OEM replacement I wanna say around $120
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Originally Posted by cgawelko
I have crossreferenced A LOT of information. and there is a chevy radiator that would slap right in there no probs. Will be going in mine when I scrape up the $ for it.
please let us know what model radiator works for our cars. most radiators are all OEM spec plastic endtanks with metal cores.
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koyo or denso...forget everything else
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
please let us know what model radiator works for our cars. most radiators are all OEM spec plastic endtanks with metal cores.
If you go on ebay (yes, yes, I shop on ebay.) and poke around. I looked at the ones for chevy hotrods. Measured out my current radiator and shot a little under. It will eliminate the stupid plastic overflow tank and put a radiator cap over by the power steering reservoir area and have the hoses in the same location. Its twice as thick - but thats the dang point. Will also need external trans cooler.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Row-Chevy-...aGpffw&vxp=mtr
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Its more of a coolant reservoir/ expansion tank, than an overflow tank.

The first has a radiator cap and you add coolant to the system in it, and the later the coolant has to pass out through the radiator cap into the tank.

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Went with TYC brand from rockauto. Super fast shipping, got it next day. They sent me koyorad with lifetime warranty for $93 shipped. RA rocks!
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Part number for the Koyo OEM replacement is A1304
OEM Toyota part number 16400-50021

There is absolutely no reason to go with a solid metal radiator unless it is larger one, which you really only have to upgrade if you are overheating for some reason. The metal and plastic radiators tend to last long enough

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on nismo4life's build thread he fitted a nice looking supra rad I believe with minimum modification; it wasn't a drop in affair though.
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