69sroadster Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I'm not sure if anyone else has had troubles keeping their ZX cool. I looked at doing the Jags That Run kit but there was an issue getting a good radiator, so I went to Jegs and ordered a generic aluminum one (26"x19" 2 row) to use with the JTR mounting kit. The JTR thread talks about how to do this swap in an L28 powered ZX, but mine was a slight change with an SR20. I had to trim my JTR mounts a little to fit. While I was doing this swap I also went to the junkyard and pulled out a 18" electric fan from a thunderbird. The shroud that came on the fan needed a little trim on the corners to sit in more "flush" against the radiator. For now I am just running the fan on the low speed using a headlight solenoid...and it's rare that I ever need to use this while I'm moving. Keep in mind that I have a bit more front motor clearance with the shorter 2.0 ltr vs the L28, so the Tbird fan may not squeeze in. I also have a larger front mount intercooler and my A/C heat exchanger up front making airflow a challenge, but like I said it's working pretty well in the Arkansas heat with the 2.0. Just thought I'd share a little info for any other hybrid ZX's out there. Be careful with the Mk8/Tbird fan if you get one because those edges WILL cut your fingers even though it's just plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FricFrac Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 There are a few 280ZX aftermarket rad options now. MSA even carries one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69sroadster Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 That's good news! What size is the MSA option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 They have a cross flow 4 core one. Koyo now makes one as well, but I like to use the 240sx SR20 radiator with custom mounts. Works fine and they have custom fan shrouds that fit and are cheap as crap. my first one was some $80 ebay rad, which died when I crashed, replaced it with a Mizu for like $200 and its been fine for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83turbo280zx Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 If you're interested. Search for my SR20 240sx radiator swap. Real simple, they're cheap, and I have yet to have one overheating issue. I only need 1 fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 83turbo, for some reason the link in your sig doesn't work. But I'm assuming this is you. I think I first read about your swap on zcar years ago http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=130978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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