freekwonder Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You can kind of see them in this pic. I wanted them hidden a bit, so I put them on the back of the motor. If you look against the firewall behind the intake, you can see a bicycle water bottle. That's the overflow. The guy I built this car for owns a bicycle shop, so I just thought it would be cool to use a bottle with his company logo on it for the overflow. The filler is the red/white cap you see also kind of behind the intake, high against the firewall. It taps into the heater hose by the starter. Also runs to the overflow bottle. Here is a pic before I did all the powder coating, and you can see it all a little better since it's not so dark in there, lol. ah ok, I thought so, but wasn't sure. I didn't see the bottle back there but I saw the red/white cap but didn't want to assume. So there isn't any problem filling it up without getting air into the system? Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 It was a little tricky to fill and burp the first time, but I've done them so many times, it only takes a few minutes now. Having the cap that high helps, but it's not quite as easy as having a cap right on the rad itself. This system works awesome for someone on a budget, (and a few years back when i built it, seemed like the best option at the time). however, If I was doing a swap now a days, I'd probably just buy the new one on ebay, made just for this swap. Just to keep it simple. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251744839348?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I'm going to try this out with 2 9" 800cmf each fans If it works it's a hella of a deal for a all aluminum rad. Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 ebay? how much? Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 118$ shipped Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Added link its for a v6 so I hope it works Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hey tendril when will you be trying this out? I needed to purchase a rad yesterday. I'm only concerned about the physical fitment. Report back asap!! :D Also, where do you plan on locating your filler cap? Along the upper rad hose? Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 This one looks like a sweet deal too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-ROW-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-2X-10-FAN-FITS-68-73-NISSAN-DATSUN-510-KA24DE-KA-SWAP-/400706566865?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4bf8fad1&vxp=mtr $155.99 shipped I don't know anything about the seller or the product personally, but it looks pretty cool and comes with a cap on the rad itself. It's also about the same as my setup, if you factor in that it comes with the fans and the cap location. The next one I build, I will probably try this set up. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I helped install one of those on the datsunville strikes again build, I didn't care much for it, but It works for cooling and I believe there was some cutting also unless you space it out about 3/4 in. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hey tendril when will you be trying this out? I needed to purchase a rad yesterday. I'm only concerned about the physical fitment. Report back asap!! :D Also, where do you plan on locating your filler cap? Along the upper rad hose? If you needed one yesterday I would say go with something proven, I spent a little less than that rad set up above mentioned. But for the currently unknown. I like it because of the size and will be running a remote T probably in the back near the heater hose above the rad and bleeding nut on thermostat housing Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The one creepy linked looks promising as well although I already have a pair of efans. I guess I could sell a pair. The cap being on the rad itself is a plus. The wagon is definately ratsun spec and far from showcar so convenience is definately a priority over hiding stuff and rediculously clean installs. I don't like having dozens of options. It's intimidating!! Lol! Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I helped install one of those on the datsunville strikes again build, I didn't care much for it, but It works for cooling and I believe there was some cutting also unless you space it out about 3/4 in. Thanks, that's good to know. If I have to cut up the top of the core support to get it to fit, I don't want anything to do with it. I'll just stick the ones I run now, they work awesome. Keep us informed how the one you ordered works out. It sure looks nice. Also, sorry I missed you asking about a build thread on that car. Not yet. I have all the pics and such to do it, I just still need to find the time to write it and post a thread on it. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 You dont have to cut the top of the core support at all. In fact, you dont need to cut it at all. Its very short at 13 inches tall. But its also very wide. Im currently installing one in my 510 for my CA18DET swap, and I am running my intercooler piping under neath it (mods to the frame rails). I dont actually suggest this radiator too much though, its cheap, the welds are ugly, its a hair bit warped, they paint it in silver... Lives up to being an ebay item. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Inter cooler or radiator ? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Inter cooler or radiator ? I was tired... Radiator, fixed it. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I helped install one of those on the datsunville strikes again build, I didn't care much for it, but It works for cooling and I believe there was some cutting also unless you space it out about 3/4 in. scratch this it looks like it was already cut but not for that rad. sorry Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 This showed up and I'm impressed with the quality !! And i think it will be the perfect size and with two fans should keep it real cool Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Looks pretty cool. Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is that the 98 Jetta spectra rad? Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251744839348?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I'm going to try this out with 2 9" 800cmf each fans If it works it's a hella of a deal for a all aluminum rad. no this one Quote Link to comment
Seansm10 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Looks really good. I know what to buy if this spectra one doesn't workout, for whatever reason Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 i went with this one because i will be painting my engine bay, and stuffing a fresh clean motor into my goon. and wanted an all alum rad. to sort of match, but still be able to function efficiently, and on a budget Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 The welds look better than the cxracing(and all of its clones). But looks like same dimensions. At least someone thought it was good enough to stamp their name into... Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 This showed up and I'm impressed with the quality !! And i think it will be the perfect size and with two fans should keep it real cool How wide is that? Outside to outside? Quote Link to comment
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