How does this radiator look?

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EvanW
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Hi Guys,

Asking the pros. Damn my Z is getting spoiled this Winter. And it isn't even Winter yet! New leather seat covers, new silicone vacuum hoses, some chrome goodies, and now this. Found this on the Bay and was wondering if you guys could take a peek and thumbs up or down. Seems like a good deal for my NA with Auto. Fit issues? Will be having it pro installed. Shipping seems very reasonable as Z stuff up here is crazy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-96-NISSAN-30 ... 6d&vxp=mtr

Thanks Guys!

Evan


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Why not this: http://www.importpartspro.com/mrrtn30t.html

I'm not a hug fan of ebay parts myself and parts from a company I haven't heard of. And this'n is cheaper and Kyle at IPP has some fantastic customer service. Never for sure know on ebay stuff. Always check with Z1, Conceptz and IPP first and compare from there. Conceptz and IPP both have great customer service and know their stuff

itsa300zx
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You realize that's for a TT. Bottom rad mounts are different between NA and TT. You will need to custom fab a bracket or buy one from z1's NA to TT conversion rad mounts.

z32loverboy
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That's what I was wondering, but that's not too hard anyway

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zcar93na
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I have a TT 3 row in my car. Just the Z1 conversion bracket, 2 extra NA lower radiator bushings, and you kinda have to get creative with upper mounts unless you use these. I'm gonna get them as soon as I have a little extra money. http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart ... 58.180.162

z32loverboy
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Zipties man. Metal Zipties.

itsa300zx
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IMHO, not worth the work for an NA, unless you are planning on TT swap in the future. Pretty hard to over heat the NA. Plus the fan shroud mounts are different.

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This is what I was thinking ^

I guess it is in the eye of the beholder. But I would just stick with a OEM radiator if I was NA.

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DCaff300ZX
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+1, stick with the OEM radiator for your NA and also stay away from ebay in general and check out the excellent vendors listed above, I also recommend Z1 as I have never had a single issue with them and they have a VERY large inventory of Z32 parts and upgrades.

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zcar93na
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I also agree, but I came across my radiator at a very low price. After adding the conversion bracket, 2 extra bushings, and finding some upper mounts that would work, I came out cheaper than buying a replacement radiator.

EvanW
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I will likely stick with more from Coz at CZP as the OEM rad there is a pretty good price. My thoughts behind the eBay one were just to get the oil cooler and new rad all done in one shot and aleviate any future issues. I don't want to mess around with conversion brackets, extra bushings and such though. The current rad is in good shape for now. I am doing a 120k kit this Winter and with the replacement of the water pump I figured I would go new rad too.

Thanks again!

Evan


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