Moisabamf Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 the cheapest quote for a nice radiator(electric fan and such) is like 1K!!!! ridicolous!!!!!:mad::mad::mad: a cheap alternative anyone?????:confused: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Well that will take some research but at 1K that's got to be cheaper. Look at cars with the same motor you have for one. Example, I replaced my truck rad with another 3 core from a '79 200sx. It was 1" taller and about 4" wider. Fit between the headlights with some mods, but hey it was $20. Measure yours and carry a tape measure in the wreckers and keep your eyes open for an opportunity. Try a rad shop they might have a cross reference book or one with dimensions and hook ups. One from a Vega might fit. :lol: /jk Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hell if you want a nice one measure yours and order a universal from summit. Then get one of their fans. What radiator and fan cost $1000? Pic's or it didn't happen :D Quote Link to comment
RandyinRenton Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 seems like there are plenty of brand new fancy-smancy radiators out there in the "way under $500" range. http://yhst-16298468643776.stores.yahoo.net/koalrani24s1.html Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 radiators are normally made from aluminum and brass some newer stuff is plastic but the price of non ferrous material is big money right now. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D380324&N=700+115&autoview=sku about the same size as a 620 rad...$160 http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BCI%2D75007&N=700+400001+115&autoview=sku Super nice fan...prolly to big and overkill...$300 That's radiator and fan less than $500 Quote Link to comment
Moisabamf Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 i <3 you for that info, imma probably get the rad :D Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 or look up the vw rabbit radiator it seriously does a great job on my l20b should be perfect for your a series Quote Link to comment
takeatoke Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 the cheapest quote for a nice radiator(electric fan and such) is like 1K!!!!ridicolous!!!!!:mad::mad::mad: a cheap alternative anyone?????:confused: I watched a show on the discovery or history or one of those channels "how things are made " or something like that. They are a boat load of steps and processes that go into making radiators. Most of it done by a robot though. Quote Link to comment
pope_face Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ouch... It better be made out of copper for $1000. I'm probably going to get a VW rad... if I'm lucky I'll get a good quality one for a resonable price. Rotaries need mucho cooling power... Quote Link to comment
Pedro Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Damn those summit radiators are cheap, wish the Australian dollar didnt take a dive :( Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Bought mine for 150 here in Alameda st in Compton. ALL ALUMINUM! Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 For $500 or less you could have Griffin replicate one from aluminum. Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I have a Griffin in my wagon and it needed to be modified to work with the FJ...rad,hoses,modifications and fan was under $600 bucks Clayton Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I put a rabbit radiator in my goon. the fit was good. had to drill a couple holes. I think it was a total of $45.00. The fan costs more than the radiator. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 the cheapest quote for a nice radiator(electric fan and such) is like 1K!!!!ridicolous!!!!!:mad::mad::mad: a cheap alternative anyone?????:confused: Since you have an A15, why not pull a radiator from a 210 and have it rodded out? They fit easily, and a fan isn't terribly expensive. The 210 radiator is what came with your motor, so it should work just fine provided the rest of your cooling system is okay. I put a 210 radiator in my A14-powered Morris with a thermo fan and it worked great. Just my $.02 Quote Link to comment
Moisabamf Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 ill prob try the 210 rad first. if its a no-go, ill get the summit Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I just put in an alum. radiator from a '91 Volvo 240. Check it out. http://forum.ratsun.net/showpost.php?p=89851&postcount=27 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Datsun 620 78-79 3 cores are cheap already!!!!!!!! bolt in Im not a 1200 expert so dont know avalibility on them but Griffon and others can make a clone of yours in aluminum if you send it to them Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Griffin from Summit... call it good :) Quote Link to comment
hughdogz Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you want a really good one, I'd get a Ron Davis: http://www.rondavisradiators.com/radgallery.htm :love::drool: Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 That's way too much for a radiator. Dude shop around andsave some of that money. Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 A radiator is the last place you want to be cheap with.I've recently built two 70 Chargers with big blocks in them.Both had Griffins in them and during fire-up and break in,the temp never went above 200 degrees sitting in a garage in Arizona in July.You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment
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