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Discussion in 'Aftermarket Modifications' started by just87GTS, May 21, 2007.

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  1. just87GTS

    just87GTS Well-Known Member

    kay I need a new radiator for my GTS. The one that i have in my car now has a crack in the top of it, so it doesn't keep pressure so it over heats. I was looking at getting a aluminium rad. But i dont no what do you guys think. any and all imput works for me
     
    just87GTS, May 21, 2007
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  2. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

    I've never bought a brand new rad. always used. BUt then I'm a cheap bastard
     
    schmooot, May 21, 2007
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  3. 1fstgts

    1fstgts Well-Known Member Staff Member Administrator Moderator Donated!

    As far as I know, there is only OEM replacement radiators for our cars.(4th Gen) Ive looked all over. Good luck finding one that doesnt have plastic tanks on it. Almost all the parts stores only have those. The factory ones were brass tanks. You can probably get a replacement from the dealer for some $$$. If you want to put in a performance one ie:koyo youll have to move the core support mounts. Talk to Mafix, I believe he did that on one of his.
     
    1fstgts, May 21, 2007
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  4. rye

    rye Well-Known Member Donated!

    Cant' you just get a re-cored one from a rad shop?
     
    rye, May 21, 2007
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  5. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    you can get new rads for the non turbos for about 130 all day. the aluminum, rad is very expensive and requires custom mounts but can be done.
     
    Mafix, May 21, 2007
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  6. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    i have a nice brass one on..
     
    JoeJack88, May 21, 2007
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  7. just87GTS

    just87GTS Well-Known Member

     
    just87GTS, May 21, 2007
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  8. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    lol its served me well for years..no selling
     
    JoeJack88, May 22, 2007
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  9. just87GTS

    just87GTS Well-Known Member

    how Did you do your mounts when you put ur alum rad in your car?
     
    just87GTS, May 22, 2007
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  10. just87GTS

    just87GTS Well-Known Member

    what is a good place to buy a alum rad?
     
    just87GTS, May 22, 2007
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  11. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    Here are pictures of it installed:

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    I had to cut the mounts off the bottom and weld in custom ones! This radiator is taller, so you are going to have to mount it a 1/4 to 1/2 above the engine suport. You are go to have to make new top brackets too. The coolant overflow line is going to have to get extended also.

    Thanks,

    Chris Snyder
     
    Mafix, May 23, 2007
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  12. just87GTS

    just87GTS Well-Known Member

    Mafix- Where did you order your rad from, what did you pay and and what year celica do i need to order it for to fit my 87 GTS? Do you have any pics of the bottom brackets?
     
    just87GTS, May 24, 2007
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  13. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    ebay! 300-350 and for a 94-99 celica st205
     
    Mafix, May 24, 2007
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  14. 86gtscaged

    86gtscaged Guest

    Hey mafix...How about a quick height/width measurement....
     
    86gtscaged, May 24, 2007
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  15. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    2 1/8 x 27 x 17 1/8
     
    Mafix, May 24, 2007
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  16. 86gtscaged

    86gtscaged Guest

    You the man !
     
    86gtscaged, May 24, 2007
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  17. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Radiators for the GT & GTS are all metal. You shouldn't have problem finding them, they're about CDN$200 where I am. It's only the All-Trac rads that have the plastic end tanks; stupid design.
     
    Rick89GTS, May 28, 2007
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  18. G-Zone

    G-Zone Guest

    I know this is an old post but I thought people who have 162's may be interested in the PWR aluminum radiators. I put it on my All-Trac but I test fitted it on the 162 I had and it fits perfectly fine without any modifications at all. Direct replacement except you have to plug up the outlet for the turbo in N/A applications.

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    -Chris G.
     
    G-Zone, Jun 11, 2007
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  19. rye

    rye Well-Known Member Donated!

    oo that is a nice rad thanks chris!
     
    rye, Jun 11, 2007
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  20. alman162

    alman162 Well-Known Member

    that is reeaaaaal nice man!!
     
    alman162, Jun 11, 2007
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