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1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 08:28 AM

Don't know if its already been found out but I found if any of you guys are Chevy fans like me and have a 68 or 69 camaro radiator laying around it works for a Sr swap

blessedhellrider · 07-08-2012, 08:32 AM

does it ? .what are the dimensions on that ..might be more cars other than camaro ....iv got all kinds of spare rads for 68-72 novas ,and vegas.

1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 08:35 AM

Novas work to they had the same radiator in that year but I don't know about the vega

blessedhellrider · 07-08-2012, 08:37 AM

yeah . vegas are smaller.

1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 08:47 AM

Ok thanks I just figured is post this just in case someone is like me tight on money trying to do a swap and have some chevy radiators laying around its better then spending 130 for a Sr aluminum radiator

dawagarage · 07-08-2012, 11:59 AM

what side(s) are the inlet & outlet, for reference.

blessedhellrider · 07-08-2012, 12:22 PM

im sure it bigger

1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 12:29 PM

Inlet is on the drivers side and outlet is on the passanger

1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 12:30 PM

And its not bigger my friend is using one in his with no mods needed

TheRealSy90 · 07-08-2012, 05:16 PM

So are they better than an sr rad?

I'm sure the clutch fan shroud and stuff won't bolt on anymore.

1992s13hatch · 07-08-2012, 05:20 PM

There thicker

blessedhellrider · 07-08-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

So are they better than an sr rad?

I'm sure the clutch fan shroud and stuff won't bolt on anymore.

who cares if it bolts up ..use some Lego ingenuity and make it

blessedhellrider · 07-08-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1992s13hatch

There thicker

tis true . and can probably get one for next to nothin.

Matej · 07-08-2012, 05:26 PM

Here is the radiator I plan on using, tucked under the radiator core:
Griffin Thermal Products 2-25185-H - Griffin Aluminum Drag Race Radiators - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Griffin Thermal Products 2-55185-H - Griffin Aluminum Drag Race Radiators - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I will probably go with the 2.5" thick one.

codyace · 07-08-2012, 05:32 PM

I guess the only thing that I'm confused about is what is the main advantage over the typical koyo for these cars? Any worthwhile aluminum radiator is going to cost the same if not more than the Koyo that is designed for the car.

Not trying to be a hater, as I love seeing guys try other stuff...but unless you're finding one for free or at a part swap, I don't see any real advantage over the ones already pre made for our cars.

And FWIW: I track my car more than 97% of this forum, and I've never had an overheating issue with my koyo/altima fans combination in the 7 years of having it on the car.

07-08-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	chevy radiator Don't know if its already been found out but I found if any of you guys are Chevy fans like me and have a 68 or 69 camaro radiator laying around it works for a Sr swap

07-08-2012, 11:59 AM	#6
dawagarage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 39 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	what side(s) are the inlet & outlet, for reference. __________________ formerly known as "hotboiblaze" ratsun: dawa (73 datsun 620) clublexus: properD (97 sc300)

07-08-2012, 05:32 PM	#15
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I guess the only thing that I'm confused about is what is the main advantage over the typical koyo for these cars? Any worthwhile aluminum radiator is going to cost the same if not more than the Koyo that is designed for the car. Not trying to be a hater, as I love seeing guys try other stuff...but unless you're finding one for free or at a part swap, I don't see any real advantage over the ones already pre made for our cars. And FWIW: I track my car more than 97% of this forum, and I've never had an overheating issue with my koyo/altima fans combination in the 7 years of having it on the car. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

07-08-2012, 08:32 AM	#2
blessedhellrider Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: tampaish Age: 42 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does it ? .what are the dimensions on that ..might be more cars other than camaro ....iv got all kinds of spare rads for 68-72 novas ,and vegas.

07-08-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Novas work to they had the same radiator in that year but I don't know about the vega

07-08-2012, 08:37 AM	#4
blessedhellrider Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: tampaish Age: 42 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah . vegas are smaller.

07-08-2012, 08:47 AM	#5
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ok thanks I just figured is post this just in case someone is like me tight on money trying to do a swap and have some chevy radiators laying around its better then spending 130 for a Sr aluminum radiator

07-08-2012, 12:22 PM	#7
blessedhellrider Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: tampaish Age: 42 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im sure it bigger

07-08-2012, 12:29 PM	#8
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Inlet is on the drivers side and outlet is on the passanger

07-08-2012, 12:30 PM	#9
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	And its not bigger my friend is using one in his with no mods needed

07-08-2012, 05:20 PM	#11
1992s13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: martinsburg wv Age: 30 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	There thicker

07-08-2012, 05:26 PM	#14
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Here is the radiator I plan on using, tucked under the radiator core: Griffin Thermal Products 2-25185-H - Griffin Aluminum Drag Race Radiators - Overview - SummitRacing.com Griffin Thermal Products 2-55185-H - Griffin Aluminum Drag Race Radiators - Overview - SummitRacing.com I will probably go with the 2.5" thick one.