 GT radiator in an ST, who has done it ? |
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 Mar 1, 2005 - 2:27 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%)  |
I did some searching and I am 95% sure the GT one will work in an ST no prob. There was a question about the hose location on GT and ST engines being in slightly different spots.
GT one  ST one  a little different on the bottom in the pics. Who has done the swap ? I want to do this soon. -------------------- |
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Mar 1, 2005 - 2:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
why not just buy an st one on ebay?
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Mar 1, 2005 - 12:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Why do u need a GT radiator?
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Mar 1, 2005 - 1:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
gt would provide a little better cooling but one thing to point out is the coolant outlet on the bottom is on a different side then the st you will need a custom hose other than that it should fit
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Mar 1, 2005 - 6:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
I am doing this. I am about to buy a new GT radiator for a damn good price. I will make or buy a custom lower hose and do what I need to do to make it work.
I was hoping someone else has done this... -------------------- |
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Mar 1, 2005 - 8:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '05 From Bozeman Montana Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Whats a good price of a GT radiator? i may be having to pick one up soon..
tks nObOdy |
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Mar 2, 2005 - 12:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 23, '04 From Meridian, MS Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i have ast and i bought a koyo radiator for gt on ebay for my swap and i compared it to my stock st one and the inlet and outlet locations and all the mounting stuff is in exactly the same place, the only difference was that the koyo was alot thicker
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Mar 2, 2005 - 12:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
Sounds like you got an ST radiator.
this is a GT engine and the lower hose is on the left  on an ST the lower hose is on the right  nik is correct. I need to get/make a custom hose. -------------------- |
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Mar 2, 2005 - 1:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ehh, I'd get the aluminum koyo off of E-bay... but I think it has plastic end tanks...
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Mar 2, 2005 - 3:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
These engines don't require mega awesome cooling... a more efficient cooling system isn't gonna do anything really... unless the engine gets beat up and is run really really hot all the time (racing)...
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Mar 2, 2005 - 11:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
I know it's not going to give me more power or anything. My car is 10 years old now and I'm pretty sure the radiator has never been flushed. With all of the rust I am finding on my car (ask presure2 about changing my end links) I want to replace the radiator before it becomes a problem. I could get an ST one but I found a new GT one for a great price. So, why not upgrade ? I'm sure that replacing the radiator will prolong the life of my car - I'm thinking of it more as preventive maintainance
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Mar 2, 2005 - 1:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You're just making a headache for yourself
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92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Mar 2, 2005 - 3:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE Whats a good price of a GT radiator? i may be having to pick one up soon.. tks nObOdy I have seen GT and ST radiators for around $115-$160. I was able to get a GT one for $60 shipped. Can't pass it up. QUOTE You're just making a headache for yourself I don't think so. New radiator, hoses, fluid, thermostat = peace of mind. -------------------- |
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