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Old 08-27-2009, 12:10 AM   #47
en3d
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
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GGA Black

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I just installed one this weekend. I went with the CXRacing off of ebay (original style, no cap). I saved the money on the additional hoses and line.

I painted the radiator high temp black (I wanted to keep the engine back as stock looking as possible).

I had to trim both upper and lower radiator hoses by 1/4 inch on each end. Get all new clamps (4). Get some radiator hose lubricant ($1.xx at autozone) this will help with install for hoses and will help with sealing the hose. If you get a non OEM radiator, use a little loc-tite on the bolts for radiator fans. Replace the thermostat and get a new gasket for it and use some thermostat gasket maker.

This is also a great time to install a crank pulley (I installed a Kartboy). Love it.

I've had no leaks. The radiator was $135 shipped, new hoses, thermostat, clamps and coolant, it was less than $180.
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