Postby smj999smj » Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:04 am
I replaced my radiator about three years ago with a $92 aftermarket radiator I picked up on Ebay and new foam seals which I purchased from Nissan. The Ebay seller was Parts Express and it was made in China, as most aftermarket radiators are. The fit was perfect and appeared to be well made and the only thing I noticed that was different was the thread pitch of the drain petcock, but they supplied a new petcock with it so it really wasn't an issue. The original was a 2-1/4" single core. Aftermarket radiators come in the single core design or with a 2-1/8" double core, which I went with. I don't think there's much of a difference in cooling ability between the two designs, so it's a matter of preference. Now you can get Ebay radiators for as low as $72. Many opt for the Canadian "Spectra Premium" radiators, which also appear to be made in China. The seem to sell in the $130 range, +/-. Stillen has been advertising all-aluminum radiators for $350 that were supposed to be available in December, but last I checked they were only taking pre-orders. I'm happy with what I purchased, but if I were replacing it today, I would go with the Stillen unit.