Datsun Parts Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I just wanted to let anyone who is interested know I will soon have Datsun 510 (68-73) 3 row aluminum radiators for sale. I just got the prototype today and test fitting it tomorrow. Once I get it approved as a correct fit I should have them in stock within 30-60 days. I will take pre-orders on my website or phone orders for $240.00 shipped. I will also have them for the 620 Truck now too. These are designed to be a factory replacement without any modifications. I will post installed photos soon with electric fan options too. 1 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Damn, those look nice. What's the warranty, is it handled through a company or yourself? Just curious. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks nice. may have to get one of these one day. Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 :cool: Very nice. Quote Link to comment
spitznoz Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 no oil coolers for automatic trannys? just kidding i should really get a manual transmission Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Al, thoe look really nice....time for an external oil/trans cooler.... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks good. fit the standard Hoses? I would buy one where they made at? China. Might still be OK anyways if that is the price. However last time I RAN A 3 CORE IT WORKED TOO GOOD!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks good. i hoping soembody would make new rads when Modine went out bussiness or stopped making them be honest Lots of 620 rads still out there for under 150$ fit the standard Hoses? I would buy one where they made at? China. Might still be OK anyways if that is the price. However last time I RAN A 3 CORE IT WORKED TOO GOOD!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well boys & Girls Al just came over and installed one in my wagon. The fit is fantastic, And it looks really good. Al took lots of pics so I'm sure he will post them up soon. Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 OK here you go. Looks good, fits right and cools excellent.....off to production! I had to notch a 10" fan slightly to clear the pulley. We had to use a flex hose on the bottom and a cut to fit one for the top as the local Napa did not have OEM 510 hoses in stock. However still looks like stock hoses will work just fine. I hope I do not get too much grief from the manufacture as John would not let me take it back out to return it as I said I would.....actually I did not want to anyway! Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I like it ,,, but i do not unfortunatel own a 510 or 620 ,,, but I like the fit so far :) Stupid question if I may Datsun Parts LLC ,,, ( I know you said it will fit without any modification , but us datsun guys all alike tend to switch parts around as you well know !) Will this fit a Stock Cooling Fan ? or need a specific one ? Just a suggestion also ,,, looking at lower radiator hose fitting/mounting near belt/hose ,,, that's pretty tight clearance ,,, looks good ,,, but with a possible GM or other upgraded alternator ,,, does anyone know if this could give a potential swap any troubles with fitment ? :) I always thought it would be neat to have a female threaded bung in the top tank for electric fan sender all ready to go... ( just a thought nothing more ! can be accomplished a number of ways ) you also have some room on the drivers side for a potentially sweet looking uniformed/asymmetrical over flow tank ! nice !!! or passenger side ... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 OK Looks good Only thing I was worryed about is the lower inlet/outlet by the alternator. Thats cutting it close. Is there a way to get it away a little more from the alternator and use a 510 hose. Alternators do got loose bolts in the block thus need soem extra room for slop. Hate to see a nice car go down cause a hose got cut. Be Honest that radiator looks bad ass. wheres it made at? Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 The belt on Johns 510 is way too long and it maxed out the adjustment, thus placing the pulley close to the hose. If you have the correct belt then the alternator would sit much further away from the hose. Its a China made Champion brand but I have used several of their radiators in Z cars and my truck with great results! Not sure about the stock fan option but if I remember right the 510 did not use a fan clutch so there is plenty of room for the blade to mount on the pulley. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 The belt on Johns 510 is way too long and it maxed out the adjustment, thus placing the pulley close to the hose. If you have the correct belt then the alternator would sit much further away from the hose. Its a China made Champion brand but I have used several of their radiators in Z cars and my truck with great results! Not sure about the stock fan option but if I remember right the 510 did not use a fan clutch so there is plenty of room for the blade to mount on the pulley. Like Al said my belt is WAY to long for the car. And I also have a much larger than stock Alt. So I think it looks a little off in the pic. I'll put a new belt on and get some pic's up so you can see that it's not as bad as it looks. I'm all the way at the end of the upper alt bracket and the belt is not as tight as it should be. A friend owed me a favor and installed the alt, And I never looked at until Al pointed it out yesterday. So one more fix and it will be bitchen. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well you have these in stock soon???? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I just wanted to let anyone who is interested know I will soon have Datsun 510 (68-73) 3 row aluminum radiators for sale. I just got the prototype today and test fitting it tomorrow. Once I get it approved as a correct fit I should have them in stock within 30-60 days. I will take pre-orders on my website or phone orders for $240.00 shipped. I will also have them for the 620 Truck now too. These are designed to be a factory replacement without any modifications. I will post installed photos soon with electric fan options too. Well you have these in stock soon???? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 well I got 2 3 cores and 2 2 cores also.New I can wait till after X mas. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I drove the wagon on Saturday, while running the car from light to light in town I never turned on the fan. I ran it on the fwy for about 25 miles. As I got into town and hit a few lights I turned on the fan when the car got up to about 190- Then it went down to about 180-185. Real quick. Looks like it's much better than what I had. (The rabbit radiator set up.) Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I was told it will take 60-90 days to get these in stock as they come from China. However I need to gauge the interest so they know how many to make on the first run. Also, I believe Johns wagon is running a 180 thermostat if he switched it to a 160 I bet it would stay cooler. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I think they will sell EZ. as the 521 uses the same radiator. 240 is a good price. The last stock rad I got used a Modine part number thinking I was getting a USA made part only to find out it was China also. I rather have this alum made one even if its made in China as there is not other soarce. I prefer made in USA rads but they NLA. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I was told it will take 60-90 days to get these in stock as they come from China. However I need to gauge the interest so they know how many to make on the first run. Also, I believe Johns wagon is running a 180 thermostat if he switched it to a 160 I bet it would stay cooler. Al, Do you have a 160 thermostat? That way I won't even have to turn on the fan. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 The 160s I use are the standard STANT 54mm you get anywhere. In theory one should run a hotter stat so the rad has time to really cool the water in the rad. before the stat opens up. But I myself run 160s but on hot days it can still get hot. Datrod sonce you got a elelctric fan mayeb install a reostat for that fun and adjust it so it come on at the right time.( I assume you got it manual swithc) Most later fuse boxes have a BLU aircond wire you can use as a 12volt switchable Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 OK so I got word from Champion Cooling today they are 90 days away from the first run of 12 radiators. I posted an ad on ebay too. If anyone is interested please let me know. I have already sold 2! Quote Link to comment
Silky_Johnson Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 These are still $240 shipped? Where can I send payment? Quote Link to comment
Datsun Parts Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just an update these radiators will be in stock within the next 30 days. I have already sold 6 of the 12 that I pre-ordered. If you are interested contact me now to make payment arrangements. Quote Link to comment
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