S1cTech

they look similar. I mine as well get an "upgraded one" I wouldn't mind if I am paying $50 bucks since everyone knockoff one is $100+ at all the autostores.

its pissing out on the top plastic thing, my uncle said, I should just sand it down and appox it, but its right on a square looking thing so it would be hard I think.

njmaxseltd

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My .02 - I don't think the gamble on a used Rad. is worth the savings. Even if you're looking for a up grade, might be worth the price for something N.I.B.

Chad_m

If you go to the Pull-a-Part website and search for our car, it will then give you an option to see what other vehicles you can get the part from. Even if you aren't going to Pull-a-Part, it's a useful tool.

After further investigation, it seems to give you an incomplete list. If you go into a Pull-a-Part they give you a much more complete list.

schmellyfart

iTrader: (46)

5th gens will fit, however the fan shroud mounting points are shaped differently and they use a different upper hose.

S1cTech

I feel the same way but... a knockoff one could be just as bad lol

So really... It is trade off. Which one to get? I have no idea lol

asand1

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A knock off would be better than a 17 year old part brittle tanks and shrunken tank seals.

Koyorad is what i have. Japanese company taht does make some of thier product in china, but has excellent quality control. Get the part number and google shop. I got the best price frpm a VW bus website lol.

tosheto

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Buy a new one. It's worth it.

S1cTech

lol makes you wanna just go all out and get a mishimoto lmao. Yeah I got $320 to spend on a alum rad haha

asand1

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About 120 shipped most places for a stock replacement.

Turbobink

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However, all the $100 + knock-off ones at all the auto parts stores provide a Limited Lifetime Warranty ... meaning, it fails you get a new one.

When that 17 year old "upgrade" fails in 7 months take it back to the salvage yard and see what you get.

BTW. I've got one of the warranteed parts store units in my car now. It's been in there for about 9 years now.

Mishimoto

S1cTech, many of our vendors offer more competitive prices than what is listed on our website! I would suggest checking if any forum vendors have this radiator available!

Thanks,
-Pat

S1cTech

good point lol

S1cTech

Where did you find it? I can't find it. lol

S1cTech

Thanks for the tip but unless its like $150 I can't really afford over that lol. One day I will have a Mishimoto. Amazing rads I heard.

JvG

I bought the Koyorad last summer. It cost about 106 bucks with shipping. It appeared well-made and is a dual-core.


I new radiator will out-last a factory one that is 15 year old.


I do not want to do the same job twice. Granted, installing the radiator is not too hard, but still.....


The most you might save with a used radiator is fifty bucks. Next summer might mean care-free driving with the A/C on, or it could mean being stranded at the top of a mountain pass when it is 95 degrees. Your choice........

S1cTech

dual core? lol and I looked on the site and I couldn't find it??

schmellyfart

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I want to say someone on here (maybe The Wizard) installed one of these bad boys.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUAL-CORE-BOLT-ON-RACING-2-ROW-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-JDM-95-99-NISSAN-MAXIMA-VQ30DE-/171231888687?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMaxima&hash=item27de37452f&vxp=mtr



Edit: yup I'm 99% sure it was The Wizard with an eBay aluminum radiator
http://forums.maxima.org/8789476-post89.html

S1cTech

No wayyy an alum one? for that cheap? Why am I a scared? haha

asand1

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NIS078663 is the part number i installed.

asand1

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$98.38 here. http://catalog.importrp.com/item.wws...d&weight=12.90

Free shipping with a $100 purchase so get yourself a radiator cap too.

chrome91

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get an all-metal rad. way better than the plastic top OEM ones

Fatboy98maxima

dont waste your time with old parts dude especially something important like radiator spend 100 bucks and call it a day

S1cTech

yeh well the whole thing about not having $100 bucks and I am short on rent this month

asand1

iTrader: (1)

Ouch I know the feeling. Maybe you can find a newer replacement Radiator at the wrecking yard. Look for one without a Nissan stamp.

S1cTech

Why does it leak around the nissan stamp? SO STUPID... like is that the extra pressure port or something? lol is that gonna blow off?

The Wizard

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Yes, I have an aluminum radiator, but it's not that one. Mine is a Griffin radiator, made in the good ol' USA for those that care. It's extremely thick and dual core. On the bottom of the radiator, there were 3 or 4 inspection stamps for quality control... Red stamp with 'Inspected by John'...Green stamp with 'Inspected by Gary' etc etc.

The one Schmelly linked is my daily driver Max and that radiator has been in there about 2 years now. No issues. On my Track Max, the previous owner installed a Griffin radiator and saw very noticeable temp drops as was able to track the Max for hours on end without overheating. That radiator has been in there for about 5 or 6 years I believe, no issues. And lastly, there's a Griffin radiator in my Black Max. No issues and has been in the car for 5 or 6 years as well.

It's a great radiator if you have the coin for it. Also, keep in mind that you'll have to add your own transmission cooler if you're Auto should you go this route, or any aluminum radiator I believe (not 100% sure on that one).

S1cTech, if you're strapped for cash, you may want to consider an Ebay one for now (see link). It should last at least a year or two, then you can get the a nice aluminum one down the road when you have the money.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-RADIATOR-1-Quality-Lowest-Price-l-For-Both-A-T-M-T-l-3-0-V6-/121163177317?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1998%7CModel%3AMaxima&hash=item1c35e35d65&vxp=mtr

asand1

iTrader: (1)

What I meant is find one that is not a factory nissan radiator, then you will know it is a more recent replacement and less than 17 years old.

schmellyfart

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Ah my mistake. I knew it was something other than mishimoto.

S1cTech

How much is the Griffin radiator? Is it mishimoto money? Cause those are the best out there from what I heard.

The Wizard

iTrader: (43)

Griffin=$400

chrome91

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good all-metal ones are a few hundred bucks. as said if money is tight theres nothing wrong with rocking a junkyard one for a year and then getting an all-metal one

S1cTech

Car is too old and not worth it for me to get an all metal one. Honestly, kinda stupid they are made part plastic in the first place. Makes no sense.

schmellyfart

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Not really, the plastic tanks are cheaper and easier to manufacture and assemble onto the core.

chrome91

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all metal ones last way longer though, back in the day they were standard on most cars. all of my old cars have had the factory all-metal rad still with no problems. the plastic ones naturally start getting hairline cracks on the plastic over the years

ShocknAwe

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That linked is just a Koyo/Mish knock-off. I dont take chances with the things that can strand me. I have a Mishimoto rad with their silicone hoses. They have a warranty that even in the case of an accident that is your fault, full replacement. I think the Griffin's are good but a rip. Same exact thing as Koyo/Mish but $100 more? I got my mish through the vendor on here for $274 I believe and the hoses for $40.

ShocknAwe

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True but my OEM lasted 15 years before it cracked

S1cTech

well I figured they did it because it was cheaper lol

Mishimoto

CMax03

iTrader: (3)

Back in the day all metal brass and copper radiator were the norm..... That Griffin is a beast and the One I would shoot for even over Mishimoto! The last Mishimoto rad I was shown looked nice but the installation was shabby....Which I don't understand!!!!! Why would you spend that kind of money on something then Halfass install it????? It's crazy to me....

asand1

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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?