upgrade radiator for r31 turbo

[brett_32i]

i was wondering if anyone with r31 turbo's has had to upgrade their radiators.

is it even necessary?

are their any options?

i cant go wider 'cause it fits snuggly between the torana rails as it is.:devil1:

thanks guys

[R31Nismoid]

Aftermarket R33 ones will fit, you just have to modify the mounting braket as the R33 design is different.

If your handy with a welder it'll take you no more than 30mins.

I'm using a Race Radiators one... for the R33 and putting it into my R31.

cheers

[predator]

Personally I would think the stock unit is more than adequate if in good condition, unless you are doing a stack of laps at a track... why not just install an accurate temperature gauge first ?? if you see the temperatures regularly getting to high temperatures, upgrade.. its useful anyhow.

The stock R31 (local) radiator is actually pretty decent.. I have had no cooling issues on 35 degree days driving the car hard, I took in on the track for some short lap spells the other week no probs, etc. And heat problems are never regularly a problem on the R31.. unlike the VL's..

Although my r31 is not turbo admitedly, the stock radiator is still larger than on my R32. I think the main difference is that the R33 ones have the two cores..

[hako]

predator,

the "turbo r31" as in hr31 import uses a thinner radiator then australian r31s

the usual upgrade is to switch to an australian radiator

if more is needed then a custom alloy radiator will do the trick

[brett_32i]

Aftermarket R33 ones will fit, you just have to modify the mounting braket as the R33 design is different.

If your handy with a welder it'll take you no more than 30mins.

I'm using a Race Radiators one... for the R33 and putting it into my R31.

cheers

got any more details nismoid? like how much $$$ is it.

deeper, taller, wider?

[R31Nismoid]

its huge compared to stock. Much thicker, its no taller or wider hence it fits into the fatory spot no problems.

Just gotta modify the top bracket. Its nothing huge.

They sell for approx $600 new from Race Radiatiors... i aint got the number on me @ present