My OEM radiator suffered a catastrophic failure last week, and I'm in the market for a new one. Obviously I would like to get the most bang for my buck even though I have what I would consider to be minor bolt-on's, so I've been looking at going with an aftermarket aluminum radiator. After much research, and contacting a few of the popular manufacturers, I am still coming up with conflicting info that only real world experience can resolve. The main questions being: Will ANY of these aftermarket, multiple row radiators allow enough clearance to run my factory condenser and radiator cooling fans? What clearance issues will I have? Are there even mounting brackets on these particular radiators for the OEM fans?
My setup is pretty common... 1995 GSR, A/C, manual trans, DC Sports 4-2-1 header, Injen 2.75" SRI, factory overflow canister, OEM Fans.
My dilemma: I would like to maintain the OEM fans, and use an aftermarket aluminum radiator
Here is what I've come up with so far (this is where I need help from those with experience, so please correct me if I'm wrong and I'll edit this post):
1. Mishimoto
- Optional slim fans recommended
- Has mounting tabs for OEM radiator fan oNLY (not for condenser fan)
- OEM cooling fans will fit, with minor cutting of the radiator fan shroud to allow clearance for the a/c high pressure line
2. Godspeed
- May or may not have mounting tabs for OEM fans
- May or may not allow clearance for OEM fans
- May have issues within certain production runs
- May or may not be the best bang for the buck
3. Koyo
- Optional slim fans required
4. Other???
My setup is pretty common... 1995 GSR, A/C, manual trans, DC Sports 4-2-1 header, Injen 2.75" SRI, factory overflow canister, OEM Fans.
My dilemma: I would like to maintain the OEM fans, and use an aftermarket aluminum radiator
Here is what I've come up with so far (this is where I need help from those with experience, so please correct me if I'm wrong and I'll edit this post):
1. Mishimoto
- Optional slim fans recommended
- Has mounting tabs for OEM radiator fan oNLY (not for condenser fan)
- OEM cooling fans will fit, with minor cutting of the radiator fan shroud to allow clearance for the a/c high pressure line
2. Godspeed
- May or may not have mounting tabs for OEM fans
- May or may not allow clearance for OEM fans
- May have issues within certain production runs
- May or may not be the best bang for the buck
3. Koyo
- Optional slim fans required
4. Other???