Need a new Rad. Going junkyard. Do Gen 5s or G35s/350z fit?

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Feb 9, 2014 | 08:34 AM

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6cyl-97maxima

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Originally Posted by asand1

I don't know what your age, education or experience (actually getting paid to do quality work in a shop is, but I guaranty its not up to my level. I don't care what you saw in auto shop last year.
How many years did you have in a dealer ship garage, trade school, auto shop, and a radiator shop?

Awesome you must have quite a bit of experience! Personally I can't wait to get my certified mechanic status,

Feb 9, 2014 | 08:56 AM

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CMax03

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5th and 4th gen rad appear to be the same...I've found lot's of new stuff on Junkyard cars and most have been radiators believe it or not!

Jun 1, 2015 | 08:12 AM

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cdoublejj

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Originally Posted by CMax03

5th and 4th gen rad appear to be the same...I've found lot's of new stuff on Junkyard cars and most have been radiators believe it or not!

wonder why no one will list a 4th gen rad as fitting a 5 th gen are there any small differences or tweaks needed to install?

Jun 1, 2015 | 10:13 AM

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dwapenyi

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I kinda like the newer type Plastic top radiators. They fail more gently....hairline cracks, seeping at the seams etc. The metal rad will last longer but when it fails, it will fail most likely from an internal clog.