in the hunt for a new radiator/ opinions on this Ebay find

[72 OJ]

my Z has a small leak and an aluminum radiator looks like a good substitute....opinions on this one are welcome, thanks.http://www.ebay.com/itm/130742296918?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_878wt_1398

Edited August 23, 2012 by 72 OJ

[manny1973]

I put the same one in my 72Z. I was very happy with it. Perfect fit with no problems.

[240260280z]

I did some checks on this site a few weeks ago and have a Champion 2 row on the way as I am using a mechanical fan.

Be sure to shock mount the new rad.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-Row-Champion-Aluminum-Radiator-1970-1975-Nissan-Z-Series-240z-260z-/120897073511

[cbuczesk]

I have their 3-row in my race car and it keeps it plenty cool. I'm not using a fan.

Chuck

[72 OJ]

I did some checks on this site a few weeks ago and have a Champion 2 row on the way as I am using a mechanical fan.

Be sure to shock mount the new rad.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-Row-Champion-Aluminum-Radiator-1970-1975-Nissan-Z-Series-240z-260z-/120897073511

what type of shock mount are the proper ones to use ?

[240260280z]

Most sandwich rubber grommets between the rad and the rad support cross members.

Here is a thread on the subject: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread39777.html

[72 OJ]

Blue, thanks for the tip, I just order the radiator and the grommets, she is a money pit

[cygnusx1]

I have installed three of these in various Z cars. Two of them came with "microscopic" pin hole leaks in the weld. I used a rat tail file to make a groove over the pinholes and put a dab of JB Weld half the size of a pea. All of them are working great. I suggest doing a pressure test BEFORE installing it. Unless you want to do it the hard way later. On the third rad, I used the rubber caps that came with the radiator, clamped on. Then I stuck a ball inflation needle through the rubber cap, and pumped it to about 15psi. I used a bike pump with a gauge and let it sit for a day to observe the pressure. Of course the only one I tested, the third one, didn't leak.

Edited August 23, 2012 by cygnusx1

[Stanley]

Looks like the same one I got last year from MSA when they were on sale, $125 plus shipping if I remember. Seems like a must if you take any summer trips in the Southwest desert. Looks nice I think. Only thing, had to look all over to find the dash-6 to hose bib adapter for the trans cooler lines. Maybe this has them already? Running steel-braided from the trans was way out of my budget.

[72 OJ]

Well, it was order and delivered, got it two weeks ago,this afternoon after almost five yes 5 hrs, it is under my hood. Mandatory minor mods had to be done , as you all know my Z "FRANKIENZVETTEZE'' has Datsun/Nissan and GM parts and I want to keep the neat finished look on her.There was some steam after a good hard run to see if all was in order,I hope that it is coolant that was saturated on A/C condenser from the old rad leak and some that spilled during the refill . It was dark when I finished the install, so tomorrow in the AM's, a visual is in order...

Edited September 14, 2012 by 72 OJ

[Kurbycar32]

How about some installed pics? I was looking at the same model but found this one with fans that looks tempting:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-RACING-2-ROW-RADIATOR-2-X-10-BLACK-FANS-70-75-NISSAN-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-Z-/190659580127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c643250df&vxp=mtr#ht_5115wt_1397

For archival purposes:

Edited September 14, 2012 by Kurbycar32

[72 OJ]

How about some installed pics? I was looking at the same model but found this one with fans that looks tempting:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-RACING-2-ROW-RADIATOR-2-X-10-BLACK-FANS-70-75-NISSAN-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-Z-/190659580127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c643250df&vxp=mtr#ht_5115wt_1397

For archival purposes:

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Well I did the am visual inspection all good.......................Kurbycar32 that rad looks nice ,as for the fans keep an eye on them ,as the life span on them is short,on my Z a GM source fan assembly fits nice with minor mods. Top picture as requested........

Edited September 14, 2012 by 72 OJ