PDowdy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hi guys been doing some diggin on these forums n found that the auto n man radiators are different... n the rad on my auto exploded in my face last night. (enjoyed the comment someone made about the plastic tap rad cap being a grenade - very true). Big wave to the black supra that waved as he drove past me in the layby - just off M1 jn27 Moneys tight at the mo so looking for a cheap option to replace... Seen the race rads on Whifbitz but thats too much. Has anyone ever bought one of the alu one's off fleabay ?? such as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-SUPRA-TURBO-MK4-JZA80-ALLOY-RACE-RADIATOR-RAD-/350233214401?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item518b86bdc1 Are these any good or should I avoid like the plague ?? Plus if I replace with a manual rad does anyone have any good suggestions for what sort of rad I use for the trans cooling ?? Thanks guys.. oh last one - anyone know if an aristo radiator is the same as can get my hands on a freebie if it fits. Haven't had chance to go n look if its similar so wondered if anyone noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 a couple of guys had the ebay ones and they were to thick and did not fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 If its the same as a Soarer or Aristo rads I have both, from auto cars. To run a manual rad you just need an oil cooler in the circuit, but the rad serves 2 purposes as an oil heater as well as cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon2k Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 i bough a replacement radiator off ebay from user 2fast2cool and the fitment was terrible the nuts welded to the radiator for the shroud to fit too were a mile off. anyways i contacted 2fast2cool and got a refund. i then got in touch with a mate who advised me a user to buy from and what a difference the fit was very happy with it. This is for a manual not sure if the manual and auto vary?? search ASI SUPRA RADIATOR on teh ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I've got a stock auto rad in good condition if you want it. Drop me a PM if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi guys been doing some diggin on these forums n found that the auto n man radiators are different... n the rad on my auto exploded in my face last night. (enjoyed the comment someone made about the plastic tap rad cap being a grenade - very true). Big wave to the black supra that waved as he drove past me in the layby - just off M1 jn27 Moneys tight at the mo so looking for a cheap option to replace... Seen the race rads on Whifbitz but thats too much. Has anyone ever bought one of the alu one's off fleabay ?? such as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-SUPRA-TURBO-MK4-JZA80-ALLOY-RACE-RADIATOR-RAD-/350233214401?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item518b86bdc1 Are these any good or should I avoid like the plague ?? Plus if I replace with a manual rad does anyone have any good suggestions for what sort of rad I use for the trans cooling ?? Thanks guys.. oh last one - anyone know if an aristo radiator is the same as can get my hands on a freebie if it fits. Haven't had chance to go n look if its similar so wondered if anyone noticed. Can you make an effort to type properly please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I have an ASI 52mm dual core radiator in my car. Cost me around £140 from China. Great fitment no issues and that's with an FMIC. Welds are a little rough in places but that's the only issue I have with it. No fitment issues at all. There is one on eBay for £99 with £45 postage. As far as I am aware they don't do an auto rad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-NEMIE Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I have an ASI 52mm dual core radiator in my car. Cost me around £140 from China. Great fitment no issues and that's with an FMIC. Welds are a little rough in places but that's the only issue I have with it. No fitment issues at all. There is one on eBay for £99 with £45 postage. As far as I am aware they don't do an auto rad though. Same here no problems use a separate auto cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDowdy Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Cheers for the replies guys, all very helpful. And thanks to Bossco for the kind offer of a stock auto but I think I'll have a crack at fitting an uprated radiator. Has anyone done this on an auto that can reccomend an oil cooler ? Or at least know the rough size of one I can fit in?? thanks in advance and sorry for my text typing... old habits die hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Check out the speedflow website. They do a selection of coolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hi Guys, I am also looking for a new radiator. Can somebody again proof that the radiators from "2fast2cool" do not fit ? Can you trust the seller from Hong Kong ? Regards, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 As above mate. ASI are a good bet and never had any issues with them. Got to worth a try for £130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I stock uprated radiators that fit, they are £200 + del. I also stock gearbox oil cooler kits that come with every thing needed for full installation, they are £100. Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I stock uprated radiators that fit, they are £200 + del. I also stock gearbox oil cooler kits that come with every thing needed for full installation, they are £100. Cheers Lee Do you have any more info on these please Lee, looking for something to go on an auto NA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 As above mate. ASI are a good bet and never had any issues with them. Got to worth a try for £130. Okay thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 ASI rad here as well, no problems with it and fits great:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Do you have any more info on these please Lee, looking for something to go on an auto NA As above big man, any more info or pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Will take some more pics tomorrow as I have one fitted to a car here. For now here is one I took when I was fitting it, sorry its not great more to follow tomorrow. I will be doing a thread in my section on these rads with pics etc, Im just waiting for more to be made I only have 2 at the moment. I have sold a few already and the feedback has been very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDowdy Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 To Chino, I was nervous about getting one of those ASI ones from China too, despite the good reviews here its a long way to post it back if it's wrong - plus I was short on time and needed one quick. I got one of the ebay ones from 'fastpartz'. Quality is great but its marginally too fat and too high... havin a hell of a time fitting it. I'd suggest avoiding them... Those pics Lee put on look absolutely spot on - I can see all the points I've have fitment issues and Lee's looks ideal. If you're putting it in an auto the passenger wheel arch is an ideal place to put a standalone oil cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tayousei Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Not sure if Mishimoto is available in UK for decent shipping, but it's priced well, they sell an aux tranny cooler and you can get a Spal fan like I did. They all fit perfectly with just enough clearance, despite the rad being bigger than stock. All the bolts line up perfectly. Good reviews from some people on this side of the Atlantic, nothing bad, except I don't like the look of a few of the welds on top (I'm anal), but mostly they are good. Only had to modify a bit of the stock shroud to fit the new fan and splice the old fan connector into the new fan. Good luck whichever route you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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