s13 rad into an s12

Nattman82 · #1 07-09-2011, 19:32

Would it work? Seems to be shedloads of s13 parts around but sod all for the s12. Im facing either an expensive re-core of the standard rad (£130

) or an aftermarket alloy item for a similar price. So logic says go aftermarket alloy for better cooling etc but I see s13 alloy rads going rather cheep and wondered about teh fitment. My only issue with a non-standard item is what to do with the little header tank that sits in the wing. Can it be binned?

s13eater · #2 07-09-2011, 20:01

s13 rads are not as good as s12's rads.i still use the header tank .

and you can get a modded evo intercooler up front as well.

tim murphy · #3 07-09-2011, 22:28

one nice set up a thing of beauty

Nattman82 · #4 08-09-2011, 16:43

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one nice set up a thing of beauty

I agree, thats just filth.

northerner · #5 08-09-2011, 20:36

I use an S13 one for the ca18det. I also have 2 Silvia rads spare. PM if you want one cheap

paulsilv · #6 11-09-2011, 23:46

I have an S13 one to fit, but not sure now whether to keep the S12 one in. I do like the idea of a Honda one as they are a lot smaller

s13eater · #7 12-09-2011, 09:01

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Originally Posted by paulsilv

I have an S13 one to fit, but not sure now whether to keep the S12 one in. I do like the idea of a Honda one as they are a lot smaller

but will the honda rad be efficient enough to cool big bhp, looks a tad small to me,with the s14 one you can just get 3 inch intercooler pipes down each side.

nedge2k · #8 13-09-2011, 08:53

Anyone had a look at the 5-series (E60) rads? They've got aircon, pas cooler, intercooler and rad all in one. would be a nice neat setup.

this one is way overpriced but you get the idea:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E90-E8...#ht_1497wt_905

Nattman82 · #9 13-09-2011, 16:21

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I use an S13 one for the ca18det. I also have 2 Silvia rads spare. PM if you want one cheap

PM sent matey