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Hit a Chunk of Ice, I need a radiator, fan, and, bumper

Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Default Hit a Chunk of Ice, I need a radiator, fan, and, bumper

Does anyone have any suggestions as for brands on new fans and a radiator?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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What's wrong with OEM?


Are you building a track Z?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Agreed- OP should be checking the classified ads here or their local CraigsList for OEM parts. Aftermarket radiators or fans won't be cheap, and some don't fit as well as OEM, either,
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Because my car just meet a chunk of ice off a semi and it preceded to introduce itself the the grill of my car. From what my brother tells me those are the three things that are broken that he sees. In the end all I care about is that he is alright.

I have a habit of if something goes bad or I have to replace it I upgrade.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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I have an oem radiator for sale...
Other wise, I've had AMS and Koyo (50+mm sized versions). They take a little effort to ensure it fits right but it is for the most part plug and play.

As far as fans, I'm running the Mishimoto Fans and Shroud and they work well. Before that I had some Flex-a-lite fans and universal shroud which worked. You'll just need to look up the wiring diagram to get the fans plugged.

Bumpers are all over the place.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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I would suggest you take your car to a competent mechanic and figure out what you need

There are probably other things that you damaged if you hit a hard object like a chunk of ice
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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I would think your insurance would take care of this for you. I think this would come under the comprehensive part of your policy so you deductible should probably be lower.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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I say oem
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Allstate.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
I would suggest you take your car to a competent mechanic and figure out what you need

There are probably other things that you damaged if you hit a hard object like a chunk of ice
This vehicle doesn't scare me. After working on a 6.0 power-stroke this thing is a simple as far as parts and design. I haven't seen the damage yet I'm going up to Columbus on Friday to pick it up on a flatbed from a friends collision shop.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
I would think your insurance would take care of this for you. I think this would come under the comprehensive part of your policy so you deductible should probably be lower.
I had just put insurance on it. I mean I only drove the car once, my brother's car was in shop so he came in with a rental and turned it in. I gave him my car so he could get back and forth from work. I didn't mind because I have the 7.3 to get around in. We have another funeral to attend to tomorrow so he was coming in tonight.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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OEM Radiator would be fine. I put a Koyo in mine, gives the extra, since I did FI, it was perfect.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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There's an ac condenser in between your grille and the radiator. So it's probably damaged as well
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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I have a Koyo even though I'm not running boost it keeps the temp really in check the needle is usually a lil lower than half on the gauge when she's all warmed up. So it keeps the Z comfortable. When I had the Z looked over by a performance shop that I've been going to for years they told me the Z had been Boosted before I bought it and who ever it was took the kit out and sold it most likely. Sooner or later I'll put on the same Greddy Kit on it like it once had and give the radiator a run for its money.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:07 AM
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ugh i remember pratically shattering my polyurethane, authentic Cwest front lip on my rsx from going to a car wash in early spring. There was an ice pile in the drainage i didn't see.

Good luck fixing OP.
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