SC400 Radiator and Electric fan conversion?
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SC400 Radiator and Electric fan conversion?
My car is a 1998 SC400 and my radiator just formed that typical leak at the seam where the two tanks meet. Time for a new radiator.
I found a nice write up on a Koyo radiator replacement. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225485
I'm wondering if there is a decent Metal or stainless steel radiator replacement that has an electric fan and possibly tranny cooler all together in a nice package. Or if there is a compatible package i can assemble in order to replace the hydo fan assembly now in the car.
I dont really want to stick stock and go through this again in the future. Especially since i'll be drag racing in the hot summer days this season.
I found a nice write up on a Koyo radiator replacement. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225485
I'm wondering if there is a decent Metal or stainless steel radiator replacement that has an electric fan and possibly tranny cooler all together in a nice package. Or if there is a compatible package i can assemble in order to replace the hydo fan assembly now in the car.
I dont really want to stick stock and go through this again in the future. Especially since i'll be drag racing in the hot summer days this season.
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the factory fans move a lottt of air. i havnt seen much for aftermarket radiators that have tranny coolers built in.
your best bet is to get a nice aluminum radiator, and a seperate trans cooler. as ugly, and bulky as the stock fan is...if its a DD i'd suggest keeping it.
your best bet is to get a nice aluminum radiator, and a seperate trans cooler. as ugly, and bulky as the stock fan is...if its a DD i'd suggest keeping it.
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Sorry, didn't know if a broken radiator would get put in "performance" even though I want to exchange it with a performance part. It's a gray area.
Do the Koyo radiators drop right in? I had to skim the thread do to it's length. Or is there a better radiator that can be dropped into the SC400? Lexus Quoted me $700 to buy a new one and have it installed. for $550 the Koyo seems better quality than stock and about the same price.
As for the electric fan. I'm not sure I want to go that route anymore. Jibby's Long thread sort of pushed me away from electric. Sure the stock fan takes up room, but I wont be going Turbo. I think I'll be going the Eaton Blower Route.
Do the Koyo radiators drop right in? I had to skim the thread do to it's length. Or is there a better radiator that can be dropped into the SC400? Lexus Quoted me $700 to buy a new one and have it installed. for $550 the Koyo seems better quality than stock and about the same price.
As for the electric fan. I'm not sure I want to go that route anymore. Jibby's Long thread sort of pushed me away from electric. Sure the stock fan takes up room, but I wont be going Turbo. I think I'll be going the Eaton Blower Route.
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