There is power in numbers. I am currently working to get an aluminum 2-row aftermarket radiator produced for the G35.

There are approximately 6 aftermarket radiators avail for the 350z 6MT, and none for the 350z AT or G35's (that we can find).

So, with the numbers below, I want to prove there is an interest/need for this product, and then perhaps get a group buy going. So if you are interested, please add your name to the official "I want an aftermarket radiator" list. Signing up does not mean you are committing to a purchase, just that you would want this product if it were produced. FYI - most aftermarket radiators retail in the range of $399 to $699.

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"I want an aftermarket radiator"

****G35 - 5AT****
01. SoCalTed
02.
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****G35 - 6MT****
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'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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I'm really surprised that this thread was not titled...

"Let's talk aftermarket radiators", [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img] ...sorry, I digress.

What are the benefits of having an aftermarket radiator?

 

Aluminum dissipates heat better with wider tubes, more contact area (tube to fin), more coolant capacity, and better air flow.

just about every race car uses an aluminum radiator.

overall benefit.... a cooler engine keeps the heat from robbing your HP.


'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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Ones I have seen for 350z appear much thicker (but still lighter) than stock. May be a tight fit in our cars. But if it can be done I am all for it.

~ KZ


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"I want an aftermarket radiator"

****G35 - 5AT****
01. SoCalTed
02.
03.

****G35 - 6MT****
01. kzanard
02.
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04 G35c DP/Willow: Vortech S/C, R/T cats, Crawford v5 plenum, Stillen headers & exhaust, JWT clutch & flywheel, Eibach sways, grounding wires, misc. smaller items...(376HP/317TQ)

 

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"I want an aftermarket radiator"

****G35 - 5AT****
01. SoCalTed
02. DaveO
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****G35 - 6MT****
01. kzanard
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DaveO
03 G35 AT Sedan / DP / Willow / Premium / Sport / Aero / Mods / 262 & 260.8

 

Would the aftermarket radiator fit with a Greddy intercooler ?

If it does and the price is right then count me in for my 5AT coupe.

 

another suggestion, to save costs you could plug up the AT cooler up cause I did that on my 240sx.

S13/SR20 for sale

 

OK - here is some more info....


The new direct replacement radiator will be:
All Aluminum
2 row,
1" tube
2 1/4" core
3" tank
and be rated at 400hp N.A.

He does not recommend a 3row, as there would not be enough airflow.

He also stated that they will create the direct replacement first, then they can use that to mod it for your aftercooler requirements.

-Ted


'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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I bought a 350z Koyo radiator for $350 and had it modified to fit in our G35. I had to have the two top nipples cut off, moved and re-tig welded in place. The rest of it fits perfect. It wasn't that much work at all. Price for the modifying was $50.

 

another suggestion, to save costs you could plug up the AT cooler up cause I did that on my 240sx.

Or plug it and add a tranny cooler to bypass the radiator.

 

Then that would be for a G35 6MT... not a 5AT.

Nobody makes a 5AT radiator... yet. [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img] if you installed that on an 5AT, you eliminated your tranny cooler.

-Ted

'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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P.S. we're working on a direct replacement, plug and play. The average G is looking for bolt-ons, not altering a prodcution unit. I am also curious if Koyo will still warranty your radiator after the alterations?

-T


'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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I'd be interested , G35C 6MT.

 

Then that would be for a G35 6MT... not a 5AT.

Nobody makes a 5AT radiator... yet. if you installed that on an 5AT, you eliminated your tranny cooler.

Not really, a lot of tranny coolers do the same thing as the radiator does. Takes fluid into your radiator then back out. You could mount a tranny cooler to the radiator. Like or

 

"I want an aftermarket radiator"

****G35 - 5AT****
01. SoCalTed
02. Mean Gene
03.

****G35 - 6MT****
01. kzanard
02.
03.

Ted - Even though I don't have any cooling problems now ( even down here in Louisiana ), a better radiator will help handle additional heat generated by my upcoming S/C so count me in.
BTW - whatever happened to our group buy on the Pi-Thon clamps for the Samco hoses?

Gene