Recommended Radiator.

[Blackmount]

So car's been overheating lately.. Runs cool the majority of the time except on interstate.

At first it was pretty bad cause once it started overheating it didn't stop getting hotter, until i turned the car off and let the car cool down.

so then I hardwired my fans, changed the thermostat. so now it stays cool as long as i stay off the interstate. even when i drive it really hard it stays cool. doesn't make sense....but it doesn't overheat near as much when it does overheat, it just goes a few marks over where it normally goes. so doesn't do it too bad, and it usually ends up going back down.

I also did a full Radiator Flush running a 50\50 mix, and i have a brand new water pump.

anyways I've come to the conclusion my radiator is probably time to get the boot.

So here's my options.

1: Rebuild radiator... I know a shop that does it really good, and this is the cheapest.
2: Junkyard radiator
3: Stock Replacement
4: Aftermarket Replacement.

Obviously 4 is my choice so my question is..

I want a direct fit all aluminum radiator. which would you guys recommend? I do alot of daily driving, but at the same time alot of spirited just cause driving, and I do track days (road course not Drag) so what would you recommend I want Direct fit, not universal. also would you recommend aftermarket fans or do you think the stock ones will do for now?

[mb3000]

Cooling*-*Mitsubishi 3000GT*/*Dodge Stealth Parts (http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory= 3)

[R/T93]

2" Koyo or the 3sx dual pass.

I have the 2" Koyo and it keeps my car incredibly cool

[Caswell239]

A poop cooler eh^^^

Also interested. If yougo the stock replacement I have one with only 3000kms on it.

[R/T93]

Lol edited

[sublime_whatigo]

I like my mishimoto with 2 passenger side stock fans (not necessary). But you have to modify the stock brackets or use the 3sx brackets. The dual pass you need to chop your upper coolant hose. Not sure if the koyo requires those brackets or not, I think the 3sx single pass comes with them already.

[Gearheadvr4]

Have you cleaned the fins on your stock radiator? I used a power washer on mine and it stopped overheating. Actually stays solid and cool now in the TX heat. The stock radiator is not that bad + we have excellent fans.

[sublime_whatigo]

Be careful with a power washer if the radiator is looking rough. I took a regular hose to the one in my nissan pathfinder and it immediately blew the fins right off.

[IPD]

3sx single-pass. seriously.

/thread.

[Blackmount]

sounds like Koyo or 3SX single pass.

I suppose the 3SX is the only one that directly drops in and doesn't need any modification or has everything you need to make it work?

[R/T93]

My Koyo still has stock brackets, and you just have to be careful installing not to puncture the core, They probably fit similarly.

[Gearheadvr4]

Why spend any money if you don't have to. If you clean it and it works then great! If you power wash and the whole thing falls apart from rust then at least you tried.

That said, the 3sx single pass is a direct drop in and looks nice too. The one I'd go with if my rad was toast.

[IPD]

pretty sure the 3sx one is cheaper than the koyo. the thing is so massive that one of the shops in florida thought it was my intercooler. lol!

[Blackmount]

I went with the one from split second motorsports. 180. Bolted in with stock brackets and it works great for what I need so yea...

[Badandy247]

Did the problem disappear? Any idea what was causing it to heat up when you look at the stock one (bent/clogged fins, internally plugged, ect) off the car?

[TurboSinceBirth]

Two stock A/C fans will work the best at keeping everything cool no matter what radiator you have in there, OEM or aftermarket. They flow more cfm than just about any aftermarket fan believe it or not. If that doesn't work, then you need to make up some ducting so the radiator is getting enough airflow through it.

[Patryn]

Two stock A/C fans will work the best at keeping everything cool no matter what radiator you have in there, OEM or aftermarket. They flow more cfm than just about any aftermarket fan believe it or not. If that doesn't work, then you need to make up some ducting so the radiator is getting enough airflow through it.

Agreed, I was speaking with Matt at DR when I was having the overheating issue with one of the old DR TD05 kits. Stock Koyo replacement radiator (copper core, plastic end tanks) with two driver side AC fans solved overheating where aftermarket FAL and Mishimoto fans would not cool the car even with a 2inch KOYO aluminum radiator.

[Blackmount]

Pin hole in radiator was the issue. I have two slimlines off my dsm on the sl. Ive abused it in many ways now and has yey t ok over heat on me or anything.

[TurboSinceBirth]

Agreed, I was speaking with Matt at DR when I was having the overheating issue with one of the old DR TD05 kits. Stock Koyo replacement radiator (copper core, plastic end tanks) with two driver side AC fans solved overheating where aftermarket FAL and Mishimoto fans would not cool the car even with a 2inch KOYO aluminum radiator.

I had the FAL fans installed with my DR T3 kit and the stock A/C fans definitely blow harder it just gets tricky with bigger turbos trying to fit the fans.

[YoshiBishi]

I have the single pass, it pretty massive compared to stock.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5930234883_f0e5e8830e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yoshibishi/5930234883/)

[Blackmount]

it was 150 for denso oem replacement or 190$ shipped to my door for a pretty single pass. it was a pretty obvious choice for me

[Maximal]

I'm a huge fan of my Koyo.

[mb7050]

koyo works very well