Paul372 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 the top of my rad has cracked i dont know if to get a new stock rad or to get an upgraded one what do you think is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 depends if your stock one served you well, as in, did it cool the engine sufficeintly for your current mods? Do you have future mods planned that would affect engine cooling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Aftermarket, the stock one even if new, eventually the top tank will split if you keep the car long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 fluidyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Whats the difference in price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 not sure on the price of a new toyota one, but the traders on here do them, or try dusty from MVP, he does some good prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-NEMIE Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 if you choose to go down the stock route then mybe try http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/ Mine Cracked recentley and ive just done mine (J-Spec Auto TT) I bought one from them for £165 + Vat (including delivery) i got quoted about £300 for a stock radiator else where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Fluidyne Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylieee Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 i got a koyo rad imported from the US... cost me way less than a stock one would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 i got a koyo rad imported from the US... cost me way less than a stock one would have. Yep! Same here and it's a great radiator, a lot larger than the Fluidyne too. Fluidyne or Koyo mate, go for one of them and Gaz @ Envy or Dusty @ MVP will sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 anyone ever heard of these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Haste-93-98-Toyota-Supra-JZA80-Manual-Aluminum-Radiator_W0QQitemZ230098647173QQihZ013QQcategoryZ72205QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Which one performs/fits better? Fluidyne or Koyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Well my stock one lasted for 11 years, so I'm not too worried about the longevity of a stock one. I fitted a fluidyne when mine went though as they're highly recommended and should be more efficient than stock (which would be useful if you have a FMIC, not that I have). Be aware however that they are not "as stock" fitment, a couple of bolts don't line up properly and there's no way to bolt up the stock top air scoop back on unless you fab a custom bracket up. The stock rad also has a foam strip to provide a better seal between it and the front panel so there's a bigger gap there which you might want to fit some foam there. It's nothing serious and they're only minor gripes, see http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83646 for more info. I've heard the Koyo is a better fit... but then I don't actually know that for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Well my stock one lasted for 11 years, so I'm not too worried about the longevity of a stock one. I fitted a fluidyne when mine went though as they're highly recommended and should be more efficient than stock (which would be useful if you have a FMIC, not that I have). Be aware however that they are not "as stock" fitment, a couple of bolts don't line up properly and there's no way to bolt up the stock top air scoop back on unless you fab a custom bracket up. The stock rad also has a foam strip to provide a better seal between it and the front panel so there's a bigger gap there which you might want to fit some foam there. It's nothing serious and they're only minor gripes, see http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83646 for more info. I've heard the Koyo is a better fit... but then I don't actually know that for sure. Good post Thorin. I have a Koyo fitted and Mr CW will tell you it was certainly not an 'easy' fit. He had to find a new Rad cap that would fit properly, nightmare, and there were a few clearance issues. I suppose you can expect these niggles with most A/M rads though. All in all the Koyo is a great Rad and my temps have been perfect. It is a lot thicker than the Fluidyne too. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Good post Thorin. I have a Koyo fitted and Mr CW will tell you it was certainly not an 'easy' fit. He had to find a new Rad cap that would fit properly, nightmare, and there were a few clearance issues. I suppose you can expect these niggles with most A/M rads though. All in all the Koyo is a great Rad and my temps have been perfect. It is a lot thicker than the Fluidyne too. Greg Good to know thanks. Sound like the Koyo might be even slightly more of a pain than the Fluidyne... but then it is thicker as you mention so should be better, although bigger isn't always better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylieee Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Good post Thorin. I have a Koyo fitted and Mr CW will tell you it was certainly not an 'easy' fit. He had to find a new Rad cap that would fit properly, nightmare, and there were a few clearance issues. I suppose you can expect these niggles with most A/M rads though. All in all the Koyo is a great Rad and my temps have been perfect. It is a lot thicker than the Fluidyne too. Greg hmm, i fitted my koyo in about an hour on my own... thought it was pretty easy personally. although yes you'll need a bigger rad cap (im using a slightly bent stock one temporarily). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 im using a slightly bent stock one temporarily. Ooohhh nasty. I wouldn't be happy with that. A popped cap, spilt fluid etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VELOCITY Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 if you choose to go down the stock route then mybe try http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/ Mine Cracked recentley and ive just done mine (J-Spec Auto TT) I bought one from them for £165 + Vat (including delivery) i got quoted about £300 for a stock radiator else where I use aaronradiator a lot in the trade they are great, they did my supra rad for me and it was much cheaper that OE. If you have the money get a fluidyne one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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