I want a new radiator to prevent future SMOD. Which one?

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cabinpath
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I want a new radiator to prevent future SMOD. Which one?

Postby cabinpath » Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:41 pm

Any recommendation on what radiator I should get?


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Postby disallow » Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:18 am

haven't heard anythingbad about any of the replacement parts out there, ranging from $80 deals on ebay all the way to the Stillen all aluminum deal.

I've used Spectra Premium products in the past with good luck, and they seem to be the most economical.

OE parts are always an option too, now that the defect has been rectified that could work. But more $$.

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Postby cabinpath » Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:02 am

Thanks. I wonder if there are more recs over here?

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Postby smj999smj » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:32 pm

I wouldn't waste money on an OE Nissan unit, which runs about $450 online. It would be cheaper to get the Stillen unit for $350. If money is an issue, go with the sub-$100 units you can find on Ebay; most radiators are made in China, anyways. I got mine for $92 three years ago and it's been fine. Appears to be well made and fit perfectly.
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Postby forgottenzone » Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:59 am

I 2nd the Stillen all aluminum, do it once and be done with it.


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