Does a 280Z radiator fit a 280 ZX???

[Marty Rogan]

I have a nice 280Z radiator on Facebook Market Place.  Somebody asked if it fits the 280ZX.  I think they do, but I am not 100% certain.  Can anybody confirm the fit???

Thanks!

[Zed Head]

Looks like the dimensions are the same, but the drain pet-ckok is in a different spot.  Pulled out a 76 and an 82.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1976,280z,2.8l+l6,1209226,cooling+system,radiator,2172

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1982,280zx,2.8l+l6,1209350,cooling+system,radiator,2172

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10332348&cc=1209226&pt=2172&jsn=384

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10332540&cc=1209350&pt=2172&jsn=391

[Marty Rogan]

7 minutes ago, Zed Head said:

Looks like the dimensions are the same, but the drain pet-ckok is in a different spot.  Pulled out a 76 and an 82.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1976,280z,2.8l+l6,1209226,cooling+system,radiator,2172

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1982,280zx,2.8l+l6,1209350,cooling+system,radiator,2172

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10332348&cc=1209226&pt=2172&jsn=384

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10332540&cc=1209350&pt=2172&jsn=391

Thanks.  It is hard to tell from the pictures if the mounting holes are the same.

[siteunseen]

I know a ZX shroud fits a 280 radiator. 😊

[Yarb]

Drain plug will be blocked by the splash guard correct?

[Pilgrim]

Yes, because the shield on the bottom has a single opening to reach the petcock.  I suppose one could use a hole saw to make another opening, but that seems pretty crude.