The stock 2.4L Maxima runs a 2 row radiator. The stock diesel Maxima runs a 3 row radiator. If you've upgraded your 2.4L or swapped in a 2.8L and need a upgrade in cooling ability... buy a radiator for a diesel Maxima. I got mine new for $125 shipped.

Weights:
New:
19.77lbs Dry
29.32lbs Wet (full)

Old:
19.15lbs Dry
25.68lbs Wet (full)

(Total weight gain 3.6lbs... not bad)

Capacities and weights probably vary by manufacturer, but I dont imagine by much.

-Chris

 

Cray, Thanks for the info, I figured they would interchange, but didn't know there was a differance! Earl

 

Actually, it also just helps to ask how many rows the core has... some places sell the same 3 row for both the 2.4 and the Diesel.

-Chris

 

I run a turbo on my first gen and it never gets hot......in florida.

 

Chris, where did you buy the diesel radiator at and that is not a bad deal at all for $125 shipped. Thanks.

Salvy

 

I got mine at radiatorbarn.com ... I remember the guy saying it was the last one in stock. I just checked their site, and aparently they raised their prices for their next batch ($155 now).

-Chris

 

Thanks for the reference though, at least I have one if I need to buy a radiator. I appreciate it.

 

Hay thanks for the info. I just got my L2.8 running again and it runs a bit hot.

SEENOZ.

 

Wow.... great tip. I need to replace the one in my Maxima. When
the originla blew up I installed a used one out of my old
demolition derby Volvo 240. It's been working fine but it's a bit
smaller than the original.

 

Great tip thanks....

 

LOL.....had to check back to this thread because I have some seepage from the top tank.

Thanks for the information.