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Old 06-03-2013, 10:30 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Infiniti-G35...6b8628&vxp=mtr

heres one for sale brand new for 164$!!! i have NOO clue why it is so darn cheap. They usually sell for MINIMUM 350$+ so id hop on it if i was you guys looking for an amazing race quality aluminum radiator that fits like oem
 
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Old 06-24-2013, 01:01 PM
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^ that one looks like its the oem replacement and not the aluminumn race one. The aluminum one is model V2588. This one is A2455. For those still looking, if you poke around on the net, you can find the V2588 for $310 shipped. This radiator fits perfectly with no modifications required.
 
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Will Mishimoto fans fit onto koyo rad?

Im trying to figure out cooling for a vortech setup. What will fit?
 
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im going with KOYO!
 
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Anyone have the ATI procharger and aluminum radiator?
 
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Looking into replacing the radiator on my G, and I'm trying to find some solid information. After reading this entire thread, there really doesn't appear to be any specific answer. Will the Koyo V2588 fit my early 2003 sedan with mechanical fan and automatic?
 
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Hello Everyone

May someone point me into right direction, when it comes to purchasing a Koyo Radiator for a 2004 Coupe with automatic transmision. I have been looking online for some time but the only models that i can find are only for MT and require seperate cooler for the transmision.
 
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Hello Everyone

May someone point me into right direction, when it comes to purchasing a Koyo Radiator for a 2004 Coupe with automatic transmision. I have been looking online for some time but the only models that i can find are only for MT and require seperate cooler for the transmision.
A2588 is the number for the Koyo radiator for your '04 coupe with AT! Looking for anything, try first and give the correct information.
Gary
 
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Sorry for the bump from the dead. A QUICK question:

My understanding is that you can't use a radiator designed for a manual transmission car on an Automatic because there are no fittings for transmission cooler lines.

However what if it were the other way around? Can i use a radiator designed for an automatic on my 6 speed coupe?

Reason i ask is because when i look at certain manufacturer webpages, when i match the year/make/model of my car, it only lists 1 result for the radiator (which notates for AUTO tranny). There are no listing for "manual".
 
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bump. assistance needed please. thanks.
 
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V2588 is the model number you need for a 6MT
 
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Pics of the Koyo V2588

Figured I'd bump this as this thread as it helped me pick out a replacement radiator after my stock one cracked due to wear and tear.

I choose the Koyo V2588 as Deepdiver pointed. (I am 6MT, this radiator is for manual transmission)

Install was fairly simple. I even swapped out my mishimoto radiator hoses with blue Z1 hoses while I was taking everything apart.

Thing to keep in mind with the Koyo V2588 is that it is thicker than stock oem radiator, so it will render being unable to put that plastic air diversion piece that is used with the intake to direct air towards the box/intake. You can see that I don't have it with my Stillen intake, because the radiator pushes it back to be able to mount them with the plastic rivets compared to stock radiator.

I was impressed with the construction and and happy with the new radiator thus far.
 
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I have a 2006 G35 Coupe 6MT.

Here's a little history about the car:
1. I bought the car January 2016 used with 55K miles. Previous owner indicated the car has overheated before and had the radiator replaced. First thing I did was replace the radiator fluid with Genuine Nissan Coolant. I burped the system using the Lisle Funnel and followed instructions in the repair manual.
2. Sometime early February, the car started overheating when I was trying to find parking in a busy lot at the mall. I noticed that one of the radiator fans was intermittently kicking on. I replaced both radiator fans with new ones. Never overheated since.
3. Earlier this month (August), I have made a few trips back to Southern California from Bakersfield, taking the 99 Hwy to the 5 South and up the Grapevine. This stretch of highway is at a slight incline for a good 30 miles before you hit the base of the mountain. A combination of 100F+ weather, driving at a slight incline for 30+ minutes with the A/C on and finally climbing a steep mountain made my car overheat to ~ 3/4 mark on the temp gauge. I had to turn off the A/C just to get past the mountain.
4. I got back home in LA, and spoke to my dad, browsed the forums and decided it was probably a few things: stuck thermostat, clogged condenser/radiator with debris, or a faulty radiator.
5. I didn't want to take my chances, so I replaced everything and decided to clean the condenser while I was at it.
Thermostat was only $20, corresponding Gasket was ~$6, and a can of Condenser Cleaner was like $5 at Home Depot. I purchased a Koyo all aluminum radiator V2588 and their radiator cap for around $360 cash at a local parts store.



You can see that the condenser has bug guts, leaves and other debris lodged in there. You have to remove the bumper and radiator to properly clean the condenser. Spray the front of the condenser with condenser cleaner, wait 5-10 min.



Condenser is ready to be cleaned, supported by zip ties to prevent AC line damage. After you let the condenser cleaner set for about 5-10 mins, use a high pressure hose (on low setting) to to spray from the back to the front of the radiator to dislodge all the crap. Then use compressed air (from back to front) to force any residual water/debris out of the radiator.



Here is a snapshot of the Koyo radiator I'm about to install. Everything is a perfect fit. However, it does not come with the rubber for radiator feet. Just transfer it from the old radiator.



Here is my old radiator.

Impressions: Car overheated again initially, because I didn't burp the system properly with the new radiator. Make sure you burp it properly!. After all the trapped air was out of the cooling system, I went for a ride, drove back up north with no problems. I will update how this holds up in 110F weather this week.
 

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Old 08-15-2016, 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the share ^
 
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:46 AM
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MRJT - did you re use your stock fans? if so how was the fitment to the koyo?
I have 05 5AT and want to get the manual radiator and run a separate transmission cooler and want to make sure it fits oem fans as i dont need or want to spend money on new ones.
 


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