Supra twin turbo aluminum radiator installed in a 1992 sc300 5 speed (with pictures)
09-21-07, 09:44 AM
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We've known it fit since 1993. You can still find some custom CNC radiator brackets floating around the internet so it doesn't look bad, or you can cut them and reweld to fit, real easy.
Also for you ppl with clutch fan, you should get the MKIV fan shroud to work with the MKIV radiator. Again, you don't NEED it, but since the MKIV rad is 1in shorter, it will make things look better and avoid you the hacking and zipting.
Also for you ppl with clutch fan, you should get the MKIV fan shroud to work with the MKIV radiator. Again, you don't NEED it, but since the MKIV rad is 1in shorter, it will make things look better and avoid you the hacking and zipting.
09-21-07, 08:32 PM
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09-21-07, 08:33 PM
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09-22-07, 09:10 AM
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Koyo Racing Radiator install on a 5speed can also be seen here. http://www.clubna-t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2633
09-23-07, 07:45 PM
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Koyo Racing Radiator install on a 5speed can also be seen here. http://www.clubna-t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2633
Damn.........that guy payed 420 bucks for that radiator.........I payed $234 shipped for this one. Then i found it for $169.00 the day after i payed for mine. Looks the same.....
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09-23-07, 09:30 PM
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I wouldn't say it looks the same. Yours isn't a Koyo and it doesn't look like a Koyo if you've seen both. The square corners on the top tank are not exactly the ideal setup for an aluminum piece experiencing regular thermal stress.
I paid $450 for a PWR with a high pressure cap to replace my Supra's radiator when the top tank cracked. I wouldn't consider a cheapo radiator because there are too many ways to cut corners that are impossible to see and they lead to reliability issues.
I paid $450 for a PWR with a high pressure cap to replace my Supra's radiator when the top tank cracked. I wouldn't consider a cheapo radiator because there are too many ways to cut corners that are impossible to see and they lead to reliability issues.
09-24-07, 09:53 AM
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I'm running a Fluidyne, and I had to use two stacked rubber mounts to get the radiator tall enough to fit within the brackets on the top. I did not, however, have to offset the brackets for the radiator to fit; the fitment was perfect once the radiator was raised a bit.
Here's a poor picture taken last year.
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Here's a poor picture taken last year.
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09-24-07, 11:29 PM
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I wouldn't say it looks the same. Yours isn't a Koyo and it doesn't look like a Koyo if you've seen both. The square corners on the top tank are not exactly the ideal setup for an aluminum piece experiencing regular thermal stress.
I paid $450 for a PWR with a high pressure cap to replace my Supra's radiator when the top tank cracked. I wouldn't consider a cheapo radiator because there are too many ways to cut corners that are impossible to see and they lead to reliability issues.
I paid $450 for a PWR with a high pressure cap to replace my Supra's radiator when the top tank cracked. I wouldn't consider a cheapo radiator because there are too many ways to cut corners that are impossible to see and they lead to reliability issues.
WoW ....... I figured with a name like "Lobuxracer" that you would appreciate this purchase price ...... lol ...... On the other hand you are 110% correct about this square design. I also believe that there design was strictly done to make there production easier. It should hold up for what i am going to do to the car in the future.
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09-24-07, 11:31 PM
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I'm running a Fluidyne, and I had to use two stacked rubber mounts to get the radiator tall enough to fit within the brackets on the top. I did not, however, have to offset the brackets for the radiator to fit; the fitment was perfect once the radiator was raised a bit.
Here's a poor picture taken last year.
-scott
Here's a poor picture taken last year.
-scott
Oh ........... your picture makes me wish i had my Talon sold already so i can just dump it all in this Lexus.......lol
looks good
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09-28-07, 02:14 PM
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Has anyone done the Koyo Supra radiator with a 1JZ swap in? Any difficulties with that? If no one has info I should have details tomorrow as I will be making the attempt of a Supra Koyo into a Soarer. Wish me luck 
09-29-07, 03:36 AM
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lol. I'll bring the beer if u bring the Food. And for that Low *** price, "cheapo radiator" here we come. Screw paying $450.00 freaking bux.
Thankx Again Chris, you just saved me some money.
