What do you guys think about this radiator ?

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Go with the CSF from Roger @ 928sRus or Mark @ 928 International.

 

+1

That's some nasty looking welds.

 

I've seen worse

 

Yup, the only option:
http://shop.928intl.com/CSF-Universa...8-106-043-CSF/

 

Thanks
over 600 sold to date

 

Price seems to be the driver here as the customer did not like the $56 shipping charge Dallas to NY.
Gnarly looking radiator on Ebay.but it may work - I wonder if it will fit or require mods.

 

"but it may work"

Or it MAY not...in fact, highly likely it will not.

Our own vendors have a history with not as carefully welded and materials-sourced radiators as required in a 100% rigid design.

The OE radiator is not rigid, there is compliance allowed in the tank attachment, and it's the corners of the core where the fully welded (less than well made) tanks come apart in a year or so.

Even with the rubber radiator mounts, there is stress on the radiator across its plane way out at the end of the chassis.

But..lets be honest, its a "Winner Racing" brand radiator from China...ok?

 

You pays your money...you takes your chances ....kinda goes along with a $39 water pump doesn't it?

 

One more vote on the CSF from Roger or Mark. I purchased one of these from Roger last year for my '83 and can attest that it is sturdy, extremely well made, and a drop-in fit.

To me, there's really nothing more annoying than expensive parts that don't fit. Except, perhaps, small coolant leaks. Here, you have the potential for both problems with this unknown Ebay radiator, which is still $450. And the potential for oil leaks too, if your car has the oil cooler! The CSF price is just about the same, as far as I recall -- any difference in price is worth FAR LESS than the security you will have in knowing that you can install it, and that it will work the first time and you can forget about it. In short, I would not even consider the unknown Ebay brand.

The CSF also has the little details all worked out properly including, for instance, the proper attachment points for the radiator shrouds (on my '83) and air intake tubes.

As Speedtoys mentioned, even if the Ebay radiator "fits", it may not last as long. In addition to the mechanical flexing which stresses the entire radiator, we don't know how thick the metal is or whether its composition will stand the corrosive test of time as well as the CSF.

However, no matter which radiator you go with, it is critical that you entirely flush the old coolant, and use a high quality "appropriate" coolant of your choice, and change it regularly (such as every two years). There are many discussions here on Rennlist about the effects of old coolant, how often it should be changed, and also about the most appropriate coolant. Now would also be a good time to check and renew your radiator hoses, including those leading to the firewall at the rear and at the heater valve. And don't forget a new thermostat if not recently changed, new thermostat housing seal, and (for the later cars) a smaller thermostat seal on the back end of the thermostat.

Let us know which way you go and how it turns out!

 

Ships from China with no returns - No thanks.

Get one from Roger or Mark or the one from Carl. I have Carl's and his aluminum reservoir tank.

 

I have them in stock as well. Exact fit, all aluminum, 2 year warranty, and an exact match for the number of intercoolers you have. We make 9 different versions so you get exactly what you need. The radiator, and all parts of the radiator including the coolers are Made in the U.S.A.

 

Seriously Carl - Exact fit?? Did you change the design?

 

I Thank All you guys for your input concerning the 928 Radiator options . When fixing these automobiles, it's best to do you're research. An what better resource than the 928 Rennlist Family. An trust me you guys come across like Family. The Love and Appreciation you all have for these Timeless Machines is Admirable. Thanks Again

 

Many times, Roger. Where our earlier versions may have needed some massaging to get them in, those issues have been corrected and these do not. They are a drop in fit and that's from customers telling us so, not from me.