New Radiator (Where should I buy?)

[frankensteinZ]

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

[MikeW]

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.

[26th-Z]

Yea.

Take it down to a radiator shop and have them re-core it.

[Bambikiller240]

Yup, Support your local Radiator shop!

[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

[Bambikiller240]

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

1. Local Warranty
   
2. Better Quality / Workmanship
   
3. Quicker Service
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   These are a few of my favorite things.

[hls30.com]

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

[Bambikiller240]

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!

[Sean240Z]

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,