Radiator Upgrade

[Unco_Tomato]

Hey Guys,

I've searched a couple of old threads for info on Radiator upgrades, and everyone has pretty much Suggested the 40mm core, Full Alloy Golhper Radiator.

I can't find many people selling it that have stock, and if they do have stock, it is way over priced (like $1,000 on Ebay currently).

In my searching I came across some other Alloy radiators from other Chinese manufacturers, but they are both bigger. I was hoping someone here has used either one of them, or the people who have performed upgrades on their radiator would be able to tell my is either of them is too large to actually fit (despite the seller claiming they will).

The two radiators in question are as follows:

42mm core: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubis..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item4174e16e2e&_uhb=1

56mm core: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8f5bde10&_uhb=1

I assume the 56mm will be too big unless I run it with slim/cut fans.

Hoping the 42mm will fit without any modifications though.

 

[Quintenperren]

Golhper is back in stock this month and usually 300

 

[Quintenperren]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271242470174 read the discription

 

[Unco_Tomato]

I did read the description, I also read that there are 2 in stock for $1,000.

I am asking if anyone knows any information about the other radiators, or anyone that currently has stock for <$1000 as I need a replacement ASAP as my OEM one has split.

I'm happy to pay $300 from a reputable seller and for a good proven product, $1,000 however is taking the piss.

 

[Quintenperren]

He's put it to 1000 so now one buys them, when he gets stock he puts it down to 300

 

[Quintenperren]

Apparently getting stock this month

 

[trotty]

If u want I have a spare stock core here u can borrow till the prices come down.

 

[PHIL069]

When I need to replace mine I will be going with this one....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubis...140106155344&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=281133805102&rt=nc

Winner racing won't deal with you if you have any problems, no aftersales contact at all. I would stay clear.

 

[AKKO]

Not keen on a Koyorad option?

 

[Unco_Tomato]

Yer, I saw this copper core Koyo that looked OK, but was worried about oxidisation.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RADIATOR..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec6f30df0&_uhb=1

Also looks like a plastic top?

 

[AKKO]

I'm referring to the Type-R you'll find on Yahoo Auctions, twice the price of that though...

http://www.importmonster.com.au/vie...-thumb-1321539225706538.jpg&title=EC5W EC5A 3

 

[Tophler]

The Type R's are full copper, not alloy. I've heard mixing metals in the engine is not a good thing especially a copper radiator with alloy heads. Ideally we want a full alloy rad but from my searching, all i've managed to come across is the chinese ones or going to PWR in QLD (at least you know it will be aussie made) and getting one custom made for $1400 each (OWCH!!!!!!) Although that way you can pick your specs and get one made exactly the way you want it.

 

[AKKO]

Yeah there are always stories, corrosive coolant types and which transfers heat better vs weighs less etc etc

 

[vr4cobra]

i ended up get a fenix evo 8 42mm alloy rad and customized lower mounting pin 1 side and mounting points to run stock fans which where trimmed slightly on the surrounds to fit properly since evo rad is slightly narrower. Cost me $450 all done by red devil radiators in brissy with 3year parts warranty. Had it in for ages and never had an issue

 

[jet150]

For the price of importing a radiator you could get a custom alloy one made up. I got quoted roughly about $600-700 for a full custom alloy.

 

[Yo_Mang]

Im running a Winner Racing radiator very similar to the 56mm one you posted. It retails around 300 but im pretty sure i paid 150 when we did a group buy. Its a 56mm rad and I am using the stock shroud and fans (that was an important part of upgrading for me, really wanted to stick with stock shroud and fans).

The stock shroud is extremely close to fitting properly without mods. I only had to grind a little bit off the back of 1 part of the shroud and it fitted without a worry (although the mounting holes needed to be widened to fit properly). Very happy with the fit for the price!

 

[hooter]

the golphers are back to 299 on e bay

 

[Tophler]

thanks for the update, golpher here we come

 

[Guest]

I got one and im happy with mine. also picked up some intercooler clamps while I was there. he even chucked them in for free

 

[hooter]

golpher site does'nt list these anymore and these maybe the last two available unless quinten was right and they have more stock coming but he said that in july?