radiator replacement
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radiator replacement
So my OEM radiator has started to leak a bit around the plastic endtanks. I searched here on HAN for a bit and found that a lot of people have gone with radiatorbarn.com for replacements. Is this a reputable site? It looks like they have an OEM style aluminum w/ plastic endtanks replacement for $95 shipped. 
Is this worth getting or should I look somewhere else?
Is this worth getting or should I look somewhere else?
Last edited by R_Squared; Oct 9, 2006 at 12:02 AM.
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I've used their radiators before... they seem OK. I got one for my '86 Toyota beater because I wanted to go cheap... it was a "universal fit" for both manual and auto trans cars... it came with the internal trans fluid cooler for auto trans...my car's a 5-speed. Works great, though.
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I've actually heard good things about the ebay special radiators. 
h:
IM partial to theese: http://www.performanceradiator.com/
Or theese are good Pirce: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1771036
h:IM partial to theese: http://www.performanceradiator.com/
Or theese are good Pirce: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1771036
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I'd like to go ahead and order one here in the next couple days..Any suggestions for where to look on ebay? It'd be nice if anyone knew of sellers/ebay stores that are reputable. Thanks.
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I've actually heard good things about the ebay special radiators. h:
IM partial to theese: http://www.performanceradiator.com/
Or theese are good Pirce: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1771036
h:IM partial to theese: http://www.performanceradiator.com/
Or theese are good Pirce: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1771036
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I just replace mine, OEM, and its all ok for now. Install it urself it isnt hard. But Id recommend the aftermarket ones if ur gonna do anything else bisides normal driving.
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Originally Posted by TI member
I ended up having to make an aluminum mount to mount the a/c condenser fan onto the front side of the condenser, it was simple and took about an hour to fab/mount. I ended up trimming about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off of the pass side cooling fan shroud on the side closest to the header so i wouldnt have to worry about it getting hot and melting. No major fab work and basic install done with basic hand tools.