Posted July 5, 200420 yr comment_87533 Hey whats up guys, what a hot summer it has been. So hot in fact that my radiator of probably 20 years decided to take a big dump on me. I called up motorsports and its 200 bucks for a new one, but they have a 2 week wait till they get some more in stock. I need this thing now cuse the z is my daily driver. There are alot of other z parts dealers out there, anybody have any suggestions on a reputable place with good parts to try so I can get back out on the road asap. (and not VB, never again will I buy from them, their parts are crap) Let me know. Frankie Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 5, 200420 yr comment_87536 Are you sure your existing radiator can't be repaired at a local radiator shop? All that really matters is the top and bottom caps as the entire core and be replaced. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 5, 200420 yr comment_87545 Yea.Take it down to a radiator shop and have them re-core it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 5, 200420 yr comment_87556 Yup, Support your local Radiator shop! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 5, 200420 yr Author comment_87583 Yeah I thought of that but won't it be like a 100 or 150 bucks. And if its that much why not just buy a new one for 220.frankie Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 6, 200420 yr comment_87588 Originally posted by frankensteinZ Yeah I thought of that but won't it be like a 100 or 150 bucks. And if its that much why not just buy a new one for 220.frankie Local WarrantyBetter Quality / WorkmanshipQuicker Service[/list=1] These are a few of my favorite things. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 6, 200420 yr comment_87589 Carl, you left out quite a few..... But far be it for me to throw my kidney stones in the ring! Carl is right, With time of the essence, local is always better! Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 6, 200420 yr comment_87590 The last radiator I bought over the internet (Radiator.com) had top and bottom tanks that were made of metal that was WAY thinner the original radiator tanks, and the fins per inch of the core were way less. The overall appearance of the radiator made me feel that it was far inferior to what I could get for approximately the same money locally from people that I know, and know where to find IF I need them. Go ahead and chime in, Will. But we want only the finest of stones! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 6, 200420 yr comment_87597 My rad sprung a leak last summer. I took it to the local Nissan shop and they forwarded it to their "rad" guy. I had it recored with a three core, high efficiency unit (~$130), now my Z runs cool!Cheers, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12488-new-radiator-where-should-i-buy/#findComment-87597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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