braveops Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 anyone know who has the best price on a rad for my ka swap or which one i should get ?? how are the vw ones holding up with turbo or superchargers? Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 VW ones suck, how do i know i have one. And dont buy a champion they suck shit balls spit with a side of crap.Look at the Koyorad ones there made better and i know one that has complained about them yet. Quote Link to comment
braveops Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 i cant find the one listed for a koyorad? i did come across this but not sure if its any good ? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aluminum-Radiator-DATSUN-510-KA24DE-Swap-New-Release-/390267324368 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 You will more then likely need a custom one,take the measurements and look for the radiator that fits and of course with the in and out ports on the side you need to.Also there pretty good on there website posting all the demensions for you. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't think there is actually a company that makes a quality radiator for the KA swap. There are a couple eBay companies that have them, but just like their crossmembers... They are complete crap. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Find an OE one from an 80-82 A10 or a 200sx that came with the Z motor. Maybe even a 720? Outlets are on the correct sides when using a Z motor rad for the KA. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I wonder if petitioned with a large enough group buy to show market interest, if someone large like Koyorad will make an appropriate quality radiator for this specific need. There could be some money in it. Though to be honest, Koyorad may be outside most peoples price point... But maybe once you get to the KA/SR level, an extra $75-$100 on a quality radiator wouldn't be an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't have an issue with my vw rad, I can't remember if its a rabbit or a gti though, which ever one actually has a cap. Quote Link to comment
braveops Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Find an OE one from an 80-82 A10 or a 200sx that came with the Z motor. Maybe even a 720? Outlets are on the correct sides when using a Z motor rad for the KA. the 200sx fits with no problems or do i have to mod it? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't know for certain but it should be damn close. I'm using an A10 radiator in a B310/210. Quote Link to comment
frisco510 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 im running a ebay knock off of the one you postedwith one 10" pusher fan for over a yr with no problem keeps my KA very cool.http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-DUAL-CORE-RACING-ALUMINUM-2-ROW-RADIATOR-FOR-68-73-NISSAN-DATSUN-510-KA24DE-KA-/201069729140?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed0b09574&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I just ran the stock 510 radiator and changed the inlet. Ran it for 1.5 years everyday and did multiple 1000+ mile road trips with it. My ka never had a heat issue with that rad. My other ka car is a custom radiator, i also ran a vw rad but they are way too ugly imo. Quote Link to comment
braveops Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Lol. Ya I don't have stock rad. I might just get a vw or that Ebay 1. Almost ready for one Quote Link to comment
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