gregom

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I'm getting a little cash to start putting new/used parts in my car to repair from a front end collision. I'm strapped for cash big time and am considering a cheap ebay radiator for about $100. Specifically this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...Q5fAccessories


Does anyone have any experience with these? If so how is it working?

Or do you have any opinions on this? Is it a complete waste of money, a cheap POS that will suffer from problems months down the road potentially damaging my engine or 5AT trans? I'm willing to fork a little extra cash for a decent radiator if needed. I don't plan any major track days on this car for some time, but I will be doing some auto-x... but those are so short in time per run i'm not really worried.

Thoughts?

bbs350z

iTrader: (85)

save and get a used koyo, or mishimoto. both can be found under or around 200, with new mishimotos being had for about 240. dont half *** it, just my opinion. or i have a stock one i can sell ya for $50

gregom

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I might buy used stock... its for a 5AT though.

bbs350z

iTrader: (85)

i dont see why it wouldnt work

Cass007

iTrader: (34)

Solid advice right here... LOL @ bbs and I constantly trying to sell our VQ parts

ImWeeZzel

iTrader: (27)

stop being cheap and get you a mishimoto/AMS new or used. Theres like 5 of dem bishes in the market place...

Z33Garage

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Ive installed several ebay ones. Never had any issues with them leaking, or bad welds.
For a daily application, I cant see how you can go wrong with $116 ebay aluminum rad.
My money is that the are still made overseas, and so far I havent seen any big differences.

"Our products are manufactured in a variety of facilities. Mishimoto is a global provider with offices in Delaware, Los Angeles, Birmingham, United Kingdom and Shanghai, China."

-Per Mishis post

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...shimoto-3.html