Replacement radiator
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Originally Posted by jeffcass' timestamp='1399405488' post='23147051
Not that they are expensive, but Mizu is like half as much and appears to be the same. They may even be made at the same factory in China.
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That is the issue, age...I have pretty low miles (45k) but I worry about the tank(s) cracking from age. I will most likely just buy a new OEM right from Honda. The factory radiator has lasted this long and does the job, no need to fix what is not broke
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Been using this for about 2 years on track, works great. Fit like OEM but bigger and more cooling capacity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Row-2000-2...581c11&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Row-2000-2...581c11&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by jeffcass' timestamp='1399732627' post='23153498
[quote name='S2KPUDDYDAD' timestamp='1399724014' post='23153418']
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
Mine too was 14 years old, but upper tank cracked.
That is the issue, age...I have pretty low miles (45k) but I worry about the tank(s) cracking from age. I will most likely just buy a new OEM right from Honda. The factory radiator has lasted this long and does the job, no need to fix what is not broke
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The plastic has cracked on every Honda I've owned. Aluminum from now on for me.
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plastic cracked on mine around 140k.. happen to be at another members house, NegCamber, he happen to have a stock one layin around, so we stuffed that in.. but, I've always wanted to go with this as an upgrade... wait, this one will crack one day and i'll give it a try... they look awesome...
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Originally Posted by jeffcass' timestamp='1399732627' post='23153498
[quote name='S2KPUDDYDAD' timestamp='1399724014' post='23153418']
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
Mine too was 14 years old, but upper tank cracked.
That is the issue, age...I have pretty low miles (45k) but I worry about the tank(s) cracking from age. I will most likely just buy a new OEM right from Honda. The factory radiator has lasted this long and does the job, no need to fix what is not broke
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Originally Posted by S2KPUDDYDAD' timestamp='1399764983' post='23153977
[quote name='jeffcass' timestamp='1399732627' post='23153498']
[quote name='S2KPUDDYDAD' timestamp='1399724014' post='23153418']
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
[quote name='S2KPUDDYDAD' timestamp='1399724014' post='23153418']
I too have been thinking about a replacement rad. I am having no issues right now but it is 14+ years old and plastic.
Mine too was 14 years old, but upper tank cracked.
That is the issue, age...I have pretty low miles (45k) but I worry about the tank(s) cracking from age. I will most likely just buy a new OEM right from Honda. The factory radiator has lasted this long and does the job, no need to fix what is not broke
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I actually bought a plastic "welding kit" and welded (more like soldered) the crack in my tank. It lasted about 1 year. But I wouldn't do that again. The damn kit was like $60 and you're always just waiting for it to give. I think I was just curious as to how it would work.
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Well my Full Blown rad came today, and it looks like I need to get out the Dremel. It fits better than the OPL, but far from a perfect fit with the stock fans. At least I can make this one fit. Just wondering, does anyone make a replacement rad for a 2000 S2000 that fits??