Need a new radiator, any suggestions?

[95jersey]

Seems the OEM is very expensive, how are these e-bay radiators?

 

[dANbOT]

try mylers

 

[BSM2]

Heard the chinees radiators are not the best, but good price/quality and do there job. Thicker than standard and therefore some trimming could be needed.

 

[Jacob 'Berg]

Heard the chinees radiators are not the best, but good price/quality and do there job. Thicker than standard and therefore some trimming could be needed.

I love my $100.00 chinese radiators. They fit up perfect on my '05 (not the plastic louvers though, had to zip-tie them on). Bigger capacity than stock and built from heavier gauge aluminum. To be honest the Myler's rads that I have seen look identical to the Chinese radiators, with the addition of a small piece of flat stock welded horizontally in the middle of the radiator.

 

[95jersey]

I love my $100.00 chinese radiators. They fit up perfect on my '05 (not the plastic louvers though, had to zip-tie them on). Bigger capacity than stock and built from heavier gauge aluminum. To be honest the Myler's rads that I have seen look identical to the Chinese radiators, with the addition of a small piece of flat stock welded horizontally in the middle of the radiator.

Couldn't resist the price, bought some on ebay.

I would like to delete the thermostat, any cheap hose kits out there?

 

[desertgasser300]

Couldn't resist the price, bought some on ebay.

I would like to delete the thermostat, any cheap hose kits out there?

I replaced my thermostat with an in-line cooler. Wether they work or not is still up for debate? But it was easier then hunting down a hose. They can be had on ebay also for around $25.

I've bought two from this guy....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YFZ450-ENGI...ZED-/291451280888?hash=item43dbd99df8&vxp=mtr

 

[95jersey]

I replaced my thermostat with an in-line cooler. Wether they work or not is still up for debate? But it was easier then hunting down a hose. They can be had on ebay also for around $25.

I've bought two from this guy....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YFZ450-ENGI...ZED-/291451280888?hash=item43dbd99df8&vxp=mtr

Nice, never thought of that! Cheaper than buying a hose kit, especially when it is not needed.

 

[95jersey]

Another question...how do you take off those weird hose clamps?

 

[Leo]

With a screwdriver it pop out!

 

[desertgasser300]

Pinch the raised tabs with a pair of needle nose and pop them with a small flathead.

 

[95jersey]

E bay Radiator is fantastic. Fit and finish is perfect. Actually looks better built than the OEM at 1/4 the price. Nice polished a billet, even an additional cross brace the OEM didn't have.

Everything including the louvers fit perfectly with no modification.

 

[Jacob 'Berg]

E bay Radiator is fantastic. Fit and finish is perfect. Actually looks better built than the OEM at 1/4 the price. Nice polished a billet, even an additional cross brace the OEM didn't have.

Everything including the louvers fit perfectly with no modification.

Nice! I'm happy to hear we didn't steer you in the wrong direction.

 

[desertgasser300]

E bay Radiator is fantastic. Fit and finish is perfect. Actually looks better built than the OEM at 1/4 the price. Nice polished a billet, even an additional cross brace the OEM didn't have.

Everything including the louvers fit perfectly with no modification.

Very glad to hear. I just put a set of Bullet proof design rad guards on and they fit perfect.