Anyone replaced the standard type radiator with an aluminium one from from a late model car? At present I'm looking at using a VP Commodore radiator which is about the same size but will require some fabrication work re the rubber mounts.

What I'd really like to know about is any common aluminium radiator that will fit in the available space and cools more effectively than the stock Z one.

280zx raidator ?

Originally posted by 280zx Fever

280zx raidator ?

A XZ radiator is not made of aluminum.

Griffin (aftermarket/racing radiators) makes one that fits.

I know the 280zx Raidator is not alloy.

But is it larger then the 240-260z stock one ? if so it might fit straight in

Originally posted by 280zx Fever

I know the 280zx Raidator is not alloy.

But is it larger then the 240-260z stock one ? if so it might fit straight in

True, a ZX Rad is a bit larger (but not by much) and MAY fit, but he specifically asked about Aluminum Radiators.

Yes, I'm after a common useage, soft mount aluminium radiator. Lighter and unlikely to be damaged due to body flex.

The fat 260 has to lose weight and the stock radiator is at the absolute limit during hard summer use.

A late V8 Commodore could be the go, back to the radiator man tomorrow.

Do you know the part number of the Griffin radiator that will work best in a 240?

Garrett

Originally posted by inline6

Do you know the part number of the Griffin radiator that will work best in a 240?

Garrett

The following is information that I "saved" from the IZCC Mail List a year or so ago. I have not looked into buying or installing, so I cannot confirm this info is 100% valid. You'll want to make your own measurements, and talk to Griffin.

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The Griffin Rad isn't bolt in, it requires at least $10 or so of Home Depot or similar/simple bracketry to bolt it in and PN's have crossed this list a few times/as well it's documented on a few web sites. Z/ZX guys are using their Winston Cup issue rads in 22” or26” x19” size AIR. Measure b/t your frame rails and get the one that will definitely clear..../griffin tanks may add a hair to their measurement was a comment from one buyer/just check as usual with griffin as they're great for phone info etc/just order elsewhere as it's cheaper! Like Summit Racing or ??????

125202 should be the 24x19 1" tubes

125222 .......................26x19 1" tubes

FWIW, www.jagsthatrun.com sells a nifty bolt on bracket to cradle the bottom of your radiator/ it bolts onto your current towhook mounts without much effort (my dad just used it for his V8 conversion, no mods to your car) or you could make your own if you have the time/resources to get a little creative, then you can use most any top cover or homemade piece of L bracket (one friend used the L brackets for fenceposts at Home Depot), you already have one or two nuts on top of that rail beside your rad you can bolt into (one dead centre on many Z's I've noticed)

Some other Alloy Raidators that may fit..

Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series

Ford F250 01 model.

Ended up with an aluminium/plastic Nissan Navara job. Have to 'relieve' the frame rails a bit to fit it in, inlet is top right, outlet bottom left to suit the FJ engine.

Hi,

I checked out Jags that Run (thanks for the info Carl). Has anyone put the 4.3L GM Radiator from Chevy vans 1985-1992 that they recommend in their 240Z?

I measure the distance between the lower frame rails at 25.5 inches. The dimensions on the picture of the radiator and their custom mounting bracket at their site seem a bit big.

I guess I could ask them...

Garrett

doesnt the z shop in QLD have performance radiators to suit?