radiators, radiator, radiators
07-11-2008, 01:56 PM
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you got a link for that bad boy? I will add her to the first post. 
EDIT: Mazmart.com..... got it.
EDIT AGAIN:
I cant seem to find it on your web site. I cant click on radiators. for the mean times I just put Mazmart.com
EDIT: Mazmart.com..... got it.
EDIT AGAIN:
I cant seem to find it on your web site. I cant click on radiators. for the mean times I just put Mazmart.com
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07-11-2008, 06:22 PM
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09-10-2008, 10:06 PM
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This looks like the best deal to me . . .
$200 to your door fully insured and warranty.
Better than the plastic oem crap.
Generic ebay special!
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04-05 Mazda RX-8 All Aluminum high flow racing Radiator
* it fits on stock 04-05 Mazda RX8 in manual transmission only
- This aluminum core light-weight racing radiator will achieve more cooling capability in a high performance environment compared to the stock radiator (with only 5/8" thick, made of copper and brass with less cooling efficiency)
- It is made from aircraft quality aluminum with OEM fitment; no modification required
- Size Measurement (whole radiator): 14 3/16" Height, 25 5/16" Length, 1 7/16" Width
- This radiator comes with a one year's warranty against manufacturer defective
$200 to your door fully insured and warranty.
Better than the plastic oem crap.
Generic ebay special!
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04-05 Mazda RX-8 All Aluminum high flow racing Radiator
* it fits on stock 04-05 Mazda RX8 in manual transmission only
- This aluminum core light-weight racing radiator will achieve more cooling capability in a high performance environment compared to the stock radiator (with only 5/8" thick, made of copper and brass with less cooling efficiency)
- It is made from aircraft quality aluminum with OEM fitment; no modification required
- Size Measurement (whole radiator): 14 3/16" Height, 25 5/16" Length, 1 7/16" Width
- This radiator comes with a one year's warranty against manufacturer defective
09-11-2008, 12:28 PM
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back AWAY from the keyboard and put down the mouse!!! eBay radiator specials are NOT a good idea! It's going to be O K A Y, just put away the paypal account and pretend you never saw that radiator.
09-11-2008, 05:13 PM
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This looks like the best deal to me . . .
$200 to your door fully insured and warranty.
Better than the plastic oem crap.
Generic ebay special!
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04-05 Mazda RX-8 All Aluminum high flow racing Radiator
* it fits on stock 04-05 Mazda RX8 in manual transmission only
- This aluminum core light-weight racing radiator will achieve more cooling capability in a high performance environment compared to the stock radiator (with only 5/8" thick, made of copper and brass with less cooling efficiency)
- It is made from aircraft quality aluminum with OEM fitment; no modification required
- Size Measurement (whole radiator): 14 3/16" Height, 25 5/16" Length, 1 7/16" Width
- This radiator comes with a one year's warranty against manufacturer defective
$200 to your door fully insured and warranty.
Better than the plastic oem crap.
Generic ebay special!
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04-05 Mazda RX-8 All Aluminum high flow racing Radiator
* it fits on stock 04-05 Mazda RX8 in manual transmission only
- This aluminum core light-weight racing radiator will achieve more cooling capability in a high performance environment compared to the stock radiator (with only 5/8" thick, made of copper and brass with less cooling efficiency)
- It is made from aircraft quality aluminum with OEM fitment; no modification required
- Size Measurement (whole radiator): 14 3/16" Height, 25 5/16" Length, 1 7/16" Width
- This radiator comes with a one year's warranty against manufacturer defective
I wouldn't try any Ebay special thing. they might be good but, I would rather spend a 200-300 more for a Radiator that I "know" will not cause any problem(s)
Putting a bet on Ebay special Radiator also means you bet your engine on the table as well.
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09-12-2008, 11:10 AM
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Seriously, I would trust Koyo more than some "Ebay special"
I think the issue with Koyo is that there is not enough air going thru the core. one day I will swap the Ron Davis rad back out, Koyo back in with "blocking" stuff around it to see how it performs.
but for now, I need to get some stuff so I can force the air flow thru the Ron Davis first (Its already great Rad, just trying to make it better)
I think the issue with Koyo is that there is not enough air going thru the core. one day I will swap the Ron Davis rad back out, Koyo back in with "blocking" stuff around it to see how it performs.
but for now, I need to get some stuff so I can force the air flow thru the Ron Davis first
(Its already great Rad, just trying to make it better)
09-12-2008, 11:49 AM
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foam is your friend.
09-15-2008, 06:58 AM
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It also helps from overspinning the alternator at high rpm's. You can toast the bearings in the alternator when you spin then at high rpm's for excessive time.
NOTE: This can mean that at idle you are making less than 14 v
09-15-2008, 05:58 PM
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well, the ebay special is in and so far so good. Had to fab up some supports for the condenser and the fan screw holes were off. So it was not an exact swap, but it is much nicer and beefier then the oem. I dont have to worry about the plastic tanks breaking, all aluminum. I would not suggest someone with out mechanic experience to attemp. Just got to make sure there is no metal on metal contact, dont want to rub any leaks. It is a real task to get to the radiator and replace. So schedule a day to play with the 8 it calls for 3 hours for a tech to replace. Cooling is great and I have about 500+ miles on it so far and will rack them up quickly. Because I drive about 1000 miles a week. if anyone is going to attempt this swap try to contact me and I can go more into depth with the swap procedure of this certain rad. Its fun 
09-15-2008, 06:12 PM
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well, the ebay special is in and so far so good. Had to fab up some supports for the condenser and the fan screw holes were off. So it was not an exact swap, but it is much nicer and beefier then the oem. I dont have to worry about the plastic tanks breaking, all aluminum. I would not suggest someone with out mechanic experience to attemp. Just got to make sure there is no metal on metal contact, dont want to rub any leaks. It is a real task to get to the radiator and replace. So schedule a day to play with the 8 it calls for 3 hours for a tech to replace. Cooling is great and I have about 500+ miles on it so far and will rack them up quickly. Because I drive about 1000 miles a week. if anyone is going to attempt this swap try to contact me and I can go more into depth with the swap procedure of this certain rad. Its fun
foam?
09-15-2008, 07:07 PM
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warranty, haha good one . . .
Im almost at 100,000 miles.
Temps checking is just by the stock guage, same as always, needle just touching the start of the water temp logo. No foam as of yet, but I do want to get some type of air deflecting going on. Im not trying to over heat anything, just driving mad miles, no racing yet.
there is not much open space to close off around the outside of the rad. Thinking of just glueing the stock foam from my old rad where it will fit, not too sure yet, just got it all together sat.
after handling the two rads for the day it really makes the oem feel cheap and flimsy.
Im almost at 100,000 miles.
Temps checking is just by the stock guage, same as always, needle just touching the start of the water temp logo. No foam as of yet, but I do want to get some type of air deflecting going on. Im not trying to over heat anything, just driving mad miles, no racing yet.
there is not much open space to close off around the outside of the rad. Thinking of just glueing the stock foam from my old rad where it will fit, not too sure yet, just got it all together sat.
after handling the two rads for the day it really makes the oem feel cheap and flimsy.
09-15-2008, 09:22 PM
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warranty, haha good one . . .
Im almost at 100,000 miles.
Temps checking is just by the stock guage, same as always, needle just touching the start of the water temp logo. No foam as of yet, but I do want to get some type of air deflecting going on. Im not trying to over heat anything, just driving mad miles, no racing yet.
there is not much open space to close off around the outside of the rad. Thinking of just glueing the stock foam from my old rad where it will fit, not too sure yet, just got it all together sat.
after handling the two rads for the day it really makes the oem feel cheap and flimsy.
Im almost at 100,000 miles.
Temps checking is just by the stock guage, same as always, needle just touching the start of the water temp logo. No foam as of yet, but I do want to get some type of air deflecting going on. Im not trying to over heat anything, just driving mad miles, no racing yet.
there is not much open space to close off around the outside of the rad. Thinking of just glueing the stock foam from my old rad where it will fit, not too sure yet, just got it all together sat.
after handling the two rads for the day it really makes the oem feel cheap and flimsy.
It doesn't really matter how "flimsy" it feels... it isn't a structural piece, and doesn't have to withstand physical abuse of any kind. All that matter is how well it cools. Without an accurate temperature gauge or some type of datalogging via OBD-II you really can't tell if you've improved the cooling system or not.
09-15-2008, 09:30 PM
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yup, I believe the stock gauge doesn't even move till about 232 degrees; by then your system is heat soaked and you need to back off ASAP!!
anyone ever see the movie "******"
"Weight, it is a sign of reliability. If it does not work, you can always HIT him with it!"
anyone ever see the movie "******"
"Weight, it is a sign of reliability. If it does not work, you can always HIT him with it!"
09-15-2008, 10:06 PM
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read my lips, b e t e r than plastic!
$200
as long as it cools as good as stock Im good with it, it doesnt weigh more, its got like an inch thicker core
you know how you can feel a gold chain and feel the quality verse feeling a gold filed or plated chain and it feels cheep? thats the feel I speak of, but then again you guys probably cant feel that n e way. j/k dont get bent out of shape! some of you dont understand the smooth feeling of better oil or filter on your engine, thats where Im coming from.
it doesnt matter, you guys buy you $1000 rads and I will just wish I could too
$200
as long as it cools as good as stock Im good with it, it doesnt weigh more, its got like an inch thicker core
you know how you can feel a gold chain and feel the quality verse feeling a gold filed or plated chain and it feels cheep? thats the feel I speak of, but then again you guys probably cant feel that n e way.
j/k dont get bent out of shape! some of you dont understand the smooth feeling of better oil or filter on your engine, thats where Im coming from.it doesnt matter, you guys buy you $1000 rads and I will just wish I could too
09-15-2008, 10:22 PM
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^If it only cools as good as stock, then you just flushed $200 plus time installing and from the sound of it fabricating for... what exactly? It's not like it's even a show piece; the way the stock radiator is mounted you pretty much never look at it.
