ktown z Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Are the 240z and 280z aluminum radiators the same. I have been looking to buy a new 3 core aluminum radiator but most that i find are only for the 240z. Thanks, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart628 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 The OEM 240z and 280z radiators only differ slightly in height and possibly thickness. I have Arizona Z Car's Aluminum Radiator that says the difference is just that 280z radiators hang two inches lower. This point is reinforced by the fact that MSA Aluminum Radiators are universal between the manual S30 chassis. I personally vouch for the quality and price of the Arizona Z Car unit, but for your RB swap, I would consider the McKinney Motorsports RB/240z radiator (at the bottom of the page) that has the appropriate water intlet/outlet and hose OD's. Convenient, but pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrariferg Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 The Arizona radiator says that it will work on the 280zx and I was wondering if anybody knew if that was true. If so then I will be getting one in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm giving this one a try. http://www.randysracemart.com/prcdopara.html 24X19 P/N PRC 2111100 Not installed yet, but it does fit between frame rails. Price is reasonable. $244.45 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRZ man Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm giving this one a try. http://www.randysracemart.com/prcdopara.html 24X19 P/N PRC 2111100 Not installed yet, but it does fit between frame rails. Price is reasonable. $244.45 delivered. I have the same radiator and it does pretty good, I wouldnt by any other brand if I need another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I use the same one but I got it from PRC direct. I believe it came out cheaper and you can get it with a built in oil cooler if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-280Z Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got the same PRC radiator as well. I paid slightly less than $244 shipped. I got it on sale somtime last year. Here's a pic of the radiator in the car. Sorry, it's the only pic I have of it until my car comes out of the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktown z Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks for the quick reply. I don't have the resources to fabricate mounts for the radiator. I guess I should have stated that in my first post. I am looking for a direct bolt in radiator. I love the mckinney unit from the pics on thier website but the price is rediculous. I have several units on ebay that are aluminum 3 row units that are bolt on but I am always wiery of ebay items. Thanks, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRZ man Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got mine for 200 shipped, I dont know why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900ss Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Looking at buying a rad for mine aswell This looks a bargain as it says it includes the fans Apart from it not haveing the top hose on the other side for an RB it looks the part to me Any reason why not ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Row-Aluminum-1974-75-Datsun-260z-Radiator-Fans-CC110_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem2ea5a15933QQitemZ200347310387QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories My cars a later 1978 uk spec 260z, but I take it those rads will still fit ok? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktown z Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 That radiator looks to be a great option. It is the one that I was referring to in the post above. It states its for the 260z but it is the same exact radiator as the ones for the 280z. If you buy it let me know how it works out. I still have to do some more things till I decide which radiator to use. Thanks, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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