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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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correct! so easy and clean.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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OK, so if I bought one of the 12" fans - could I ditch the two stock fans (don't have A/C anyway, just running the fans in parallel)?
I'm guessing it should fit in there on its own without too much of a problem?
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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What do you guys think of the rad setup that is about half way down on this page?http://miataroadster.com/
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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nice writeup op.

Godspeed is literally down the street from where i live as well. compared to paying $300 for a Koyo Alumi radiator (made in Indonesia), i'd rather give the Chinese some $ instead.

not that i need a new radiator right now, but it's good to know where to get a cheap one, assuming godspeed stays in biz long enough.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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they should, the shop ios called Fat Boy Garage, i think, locals pay only $120, damn you all!!!
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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It'll be awesome if someone made a shroud for those ebay fans. Something like http://fatcatmotorsports.com/igaller..._Photo_004.jpg but probably costing less than $100. I'm sure if you can get a template together you can get Tap Plastic cut it for around $40.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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i plan on it, but out of AL or SS, never thought about that see through ****, that would be kind of cool, would lexan hold up? i would consider making some since its pretty cheap, but i dont know if it'll hold up, last thing i would want of for it to melt/catch on fire...
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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just installed one of these today and had to do exactly the same thing to mount it but it was easy enough and total install took 90 mins including the modding.

not sure if he mentioned it but you need to use the brackets from your stock plastic tank radiator to mount this. if you have one of the all metal auto factory rads you're beat.

as far as the drain "plug", it is just a bolt with an o-ring
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Lexan - Heat (up to 212°F/100°C) / Cold (down to -40°F/-40°C)

Anyone know the under the hood temps for FI?
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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stock fans come on at 207°F i believe...so not really sure on that one
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by whaaamx5
stock fans come on at 207°F i believe...so not really sure on that one
Now there is a big difference between the coolant temp and the ambient temperature of the engine bay. I would be a bit worried about the places where it makes contact with the radiator though.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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I am getting kinda curious about this now...i think i will try it
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
This photo is motivation enough to buy one of these, unfortunately I have a basically brand new auto tranny rad from raditorbarn.com
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Efini-im sure someone om Mnet will buy it...just ask what you paid since its like new...
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by paul
not sure if he mentioned it but you need to use the brackets from your stock plastic tank radiator to mount this. if you have one of the all metal auto factory rads you're beat.
Crap, anyone have any extra brackets?
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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I'll check tomorrow
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Just got mine in yesterday. Came in perfect condition. This radiator seems MUCH thicker than a Koyo. Overall I was VERY impressed, esp for $160.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by brgracer
Crap, anyone have any extra brackets?
Call Planet Miata if Olderguy dosent have any.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brgracer
Crap, anyone have any extra brackets?
if Bruce doesn't have a pair I do Tom. I ended up ripping the brackets off my all metal one because it was getting thrown out and i wanted to cut the top halves off anyway so they wouldn't interfere with my intercooler piping.

I installed mine today and the MS logs show a 20-30 degree temp drop after the new radiator and again that is over the larger automatic all metal factory version. My temps were 179-181. i run a 180degree thermostat

Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Sorry, Tom. Got no extra's here.



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