How often does the radiator overheat on Stock 28zx's?

[sblake01]

Originally posted by MikeW

I apologize for sounding snobby. That was not the intent but rather an attempt to let a new member know that expertise available here might not apply to different models.

Well, Mike, I'm sorry for wording it the way I did. I had just come from another site (not Z related) that sometimes gives off those kind of vibes and this was the frist thread I viewed and I kind of overreacted. I wasn't pointing that personally at you, I just goes back to that Z-ZX thing that occaisonally surfaces here.

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Originally posted by Bambikiller240

That is what I perceived your message to be. No harm, no foul as far as I am concerned.

I agree:classic:

[st0878]

I saw that there is a company on ebay that is selling "new" 3-row radiators for the Zs for $109. They claim that they are exact fits and that you don't have to use adaptors or anything. I didn't think that was too bad. I don't know how much MSA charges but they have a tendency to gouge. If you shop around you can almost always find the companies that sell to MSA for a whole lot less. You might take the good advise of the gang and swap out the cheaper parts first. This 2 cents is all I have left ...for I own a Z too.

[Bambikiller240]

Not all radiators are built of the same quality and thickness of materials. Any warranty is only as good as your ability to reach out to the seller, and his willingness to accomdate your situation.

I've never bought a radiator from MSA, or the eBay seller. I prefer to have my radiators re-cored locally by people I know and can find when I need them. I have generally paid almost double what the eBay guy is charging and have been very satisfied with the transactions,

Just a couple of things to think about.