Aluminum Radiators from Ebay

[240zdave]

I've searched the Forum, and have not been able to find any information about 240Z aluminum radiators as sold on Ebay. Champion seems to be one of the manufacturers; there are a lot of sellers marketing their radiators. Koyo is another. Here are some examples:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3872.m39.l1313&_nkw=240z+radiator&_sacat=

Does anyone have any experience with any of these manufacturers or sellers?

[steve91tt]

I purchased a champion from Ebay. The first one that was delivered leaked very badly. I sent it back and the new one they sent leaked slightly. You get what you pay for.

[cygnusx1]

I put one into my 240Z. I won a new 2-row version for $90. What a steal! It fit great, looked great, cooled the car fine, but after a few weeks, I noticed a micron sized leak in an upper tank weld. I took a round file to the weld, notched it, and filled it with JB weld. Problem solved so far for almost a year. I can't complain for the price I paid.

I also replaced the radiator cap with a Stant. The one that came with the tank looked so cheap and had sharp edges.

[manny1973]

I put the Champion one in my 72 240. Works great, no leaks or problems.

[nahurry]

i also purchased a Champion to cool my 73 with a/c. looks great, no leaks, and cools the car way better than the old copper style radiator.

[LeonV]

I got a 2-core Champion as well. It looks great and cools well. The only problem I had was bent mounting tabs when I received it, but I bent them back and was good to go. Remember to soft mount these Aluminum rads or they will crack sooner or later.

[ezzzzzzz]

I've searched the Forum, and have not been able to find any information about 240Z aluminum radiators as sold on Ebay. Champion seems to be one of the manufacturers; there are a lot of sellers marketing their radiators. Koyo is another. Here are some examples:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3872.m39.l1313&_nkw=240z+radiator&_sacat=

Does anyone have any experience with any of these manufacturers or sellers?

Aluminum has a great bling factor. It isn't as good or as strong as a brass unit though IMHO. Besides quality control from new, there is also the galvanic issues. I went through two aluminum radiators in my custom 71 Land Rover before I realized it was being eaten as a giant anode. These must be fully isolated from the steel rad support using plastic/rubber bushings/tubes to prevent the galvanic reaction.

If you need a good stock radiator I have one out of my 71 240Z. I replace it with a three core for a future L2.8 project. I also have some later 280Z radiators too. PM if interested.

[rxsleeper]

Nice to know you are looking for a radiator. Getting close to being done!!

Paul

[GTTED]

Also installed one about a year ago. No problem at all.

[240zdave]

Nice to know you are looking for a radiator. Getting close to being done!!

Paul

This is actually for the street car, but I'm also trying to decide if I should replace my Griffin radiator in the race car. I just got it back from Earl Owens Chassis before New Years. The cage is done, as well as some other items (front strut brace, fuel cell frame & cover, front sway bar mount). Next is body work and paint.

[ktm]

Aluminum has a great bling factor. It isn't as good

You're right, it's better than the stock.

[ezzzzzzz]

That could be argued. The advantage of aluminum is larger tubes (less blockage potential) and light weight. Fragility and corrosion-prone works against it. I know all manufacturers are using aluminum/plastic radiators but primarily to reduce weight. Given 35 years of building cars and trucks and using both in a variety of applications I'd say a good ol' stock brass radiator serves its purpose well in most situations. If you're in the market for a new radiator because your old one is shot then go get the aluminum if it makes you happy. BTW, I've got a stock Camaro aluminum radiator in my LS1 powered '71 Land Rover trialer so I'm not against aluminum rads.