Miata radiator OEM or Aftermarket ? mine just cracked :(

[bedheadben]

It seems as you have already decided, definitely go aluminum if the car sees anything more than daily street use. Even then, I still prefer a slim aluminum unit. Mishimoto is good, but most of the eBay ones work just fine, although they may require a little extra work fitting.

[— kung fu jesus —]

Just be aware, Koyo's low-priced units are plastic end tanks. The all-metal units a more expensive. All of them are good, some are built for different purposes.

[Slampen]

While we are at the subject about changing radiator and stuff.

What do you recommend about fans, keep them originale, Mizu, FM's super-fans, , FM's super-super-fans or something else?

[bedheadben]

While we are at the subject about changing radiator and stuff.

What do you recommend about fans, keep them originale, Mizu, FM's super-fans, , FM's super-super-fans or something else?

For fans, I always say it's all about the radiator. Go with whatever you can make fit. I usually prefer two slim fans. I've made shrouds in the past pretty cheaply too, it all depends on the application I guess.

[— Phatmiata —]

Didn't someone used to offer a radiator that used all the factory mounts and came with fans and a shroud?

[bedheadben]

I bought a couple aluminum ones off eBay that would match that description haha.

[Slampen]

I bought a couple aluminum ones off eBay that would match that description haha.

Old url's seems dead. Got a live one?

[bedheadben]

$170 right here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUAL-CORE-BO...655c62&vxp=mtr

[Blueiii]

Just an FYI, if you go with something other than OEM, and plan to autocross, it may put you in a different class. (I'm not sure what you have done to your 'otter already, however an aluminum radiator is not legal for ES, RTR or STS...)

[iamdallas]

Does anyone know if anyone makes a radiator with the top outlet closer to the center? It would help a lot with my intercooler placement.

[bedheadben]

Does anyone know if anyone makes a radiator with the top outlet closer to the center? It would help a lot with my intercooler placement.

Go to a radiator shop and have one made for cheap. I've seen many people running Miata Koyo's on even LSX powered builds though, what part of your intercooler gets in the way?

[morr]

Didn't someone used to offer a radiator that used all the factory mounts and came with fans and a shroud?

Not sure if this is the one you're talking about, but I know a few people on other forums have run them with no issues.

[Slampen]

$170 right here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUAL-CORE-BO...655c62&vxp=mtr

Any experience with that radiator, FI and track use?

[bedheadben]

Any experience with that radiator, FI and track use?

None at all with that exact vendor. I was just pointing out that an all aluminum radiator with a shroud and fans that bolts in can be had for less than $200. I've ran other radiators off eBay that looked exactly the same, but if you want name brand then go name brand. I've also heard stories about the eBay ones having pinhole leaks, but being replaced with a new one afterwards that didn't leak.

[iamdallas]

Go to a radiator shop and have one made for cheap. I've seen many people running Miata Koyo's on even LSX powered builds though, what part of your intercooler gets in the way?

It's the piping that comes from the throttle body. The rad hose and piping rub. No problems have come of it... Yet.