New radiator needed

[luvemfast]

I've got a water feature out the front of my Z. It shoots out about half a meter from a hole in the radiator.

Replacment time.

 

Anyone recommend a good place to either get- (or opinions)

*recore to original

*new rad

*aluminium rad

or

*A cheap Chinese Aluminium import? Experiences?

 

Remembering that I have a 2 seater 280ZX, are they different from S30 cars?

thanks, Simon

[Scoota G]

Would one of these fit?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ASI-3-CORE-race-aluminum-radiator-Nissan-280Z-custom-/300456004044?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories

[luvemfast]

oh that is pretty

Thanks Mark, I'll follow it up

[Scoota G]

I think thats one of the Cheapest in the range too, mine cost $350    but worth every cent.

[zeds4ever]

G'day Simon, have a 3core radiator (reco job). It's never been used. Same bolt up pattern as 260Z/280Z. Only problem is that I'm up in the Blue Mountains .N.S.W. Have relo coming up soon from Melb who can take it back. If interested I can send you some pic's if you 4ward Email Site.

                                                      Regards : Alan.

[luvemfast]

I'll send you a pm with my details Alan.

I'm going to have a look at the alloy one from Ebay tonight, hopefully.

I'll check out what else the guy has in the way of parts for our cars while I'm there.

[luvemfast]

Benny just happened to be working in Laverton today and has picked up a new alloy radiator for me for $215.

Thats a price that can't be beat 

[Scoota G]

Was that an aluminium Ebay one you purchased? Be careful with the fins if it is as they bend easier than paper.

[luvemfast]

Will fit it tomorrow night.

Measured the core thickness last night and its acually 15mm thicker than the original 3 core radtiator, which can only be a good thing.

[benny]

Make sure you bed it in with atleast a 50M Powerskid 

[dat2kman]

try local NatRad dealer/shop

Holden HxHz V8 rad fits, top outlet is a smaller diam than ours but it can work, and is approx 10% more water volume, bolt holes to our rad support panel need elongating.

Good for a 260 shell, not to sure about earlier 240 shells.

[acf321]

Might not be that relevant, bexasue you're looking for a 'new' radiator, but I just had my OEM radiator sent out and triple cored. It looks excellent and most importantly is an original factory part. I know of others that did this to their OEM Rads, and the feedback is excellent. Perhaps a little heavier than an ally unit, but geez it looks good!