Will a 89 radiator work in a 91??

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DarkSlide Sil-80
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I saw this good deal for a 2 row radiator for a 89 240sx and I was wondering if it would a 91. Thanks!


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It should as long as the drain plug and trans lines are in the same position. But I belive the were the same until 91

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this is an old post and im bumping it. would a 89-90 radiator fit in a 91 240 se?

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I don't think so; my 90 appears to have what would appear to be a KA24DE radiator, and it has problems clearing the hood, so quite a bit of that radiator was dented, and eventually caused a pinhole leak, which is patched until I can find a decent deal on a KA24E radiator for the S13. I'm not sure what kind of problems you could run into in a 91+ model, but I would imagine you'd have similar issues . . . HTH.

Oh, and they are different radiators for a KA24E as opposed to KA24DE, FWIW.

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u can check online for the radiator size/difference via aftermarket manufacturers...

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....iator

"The radiator we carry for your car is the number 46, but ours is a high efficient core basically takes the place of a 2 row. Our radiator is $89 with shipping and lifetime warranty."

ha, the sales guy doesn't know what he's talking about; 2 rows are betta, just d/t the fact that it'll hold more coolant....

the only difference i saw w/ aftermarkets vs. oem's:full metal casting & usually painted gloss black <for rust prevention on the outside?>, but not aluminum :( <@ least there'll be no leak between the al n plastic tank>

side note: i heard redline's watter wetter is a good addition to your coolin system


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