2gen radiator swap

[duanewjackson]

Will a first gen radiator fit in a 2 gen or are they exactly the same

 

[Gstclipse69]

No they are different. The bottom tabs that the radiator mounts to are in different locations. So no it wont bolt up. If you had to make it work, you could cut the lower mounts off and reweld them where you need them.

 

[Blurred Talon]

They are different.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

They are different. I believe 2G n/t and turbo radiators are the same though, if that helps any.

 

[dkrugg24]

the upper inlet port to the radiator are diffrent too... the 1g is on the passanger side and the 2g is in the center of the radiator

 

[bradselph]

glad this topic came up i been looking for a aftermarket radiator for my spyder and i don't have one like the 2g were its in the center its on the passenger side like the 1g but the cap is on the head like the 2g anyone know?

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

Can I ask why you want to use a 1G radiator in your 2G?

 

[dkrugg24]

glad this topic came up i been looking for a aftermarket radiator for my spyder and i don't have one like the 2g were its in the center its on the passenger side like the 1g but the cap is on the head like the 2g anyone know?

not sure either just thorwing out an idea maybe because its a n/t???

 

[Gstclipse69]

glad this topic came up i been looking for a aftermarket radiator for my spyder and i don't have one like the 2g were its in the center its on the passenger side like the 1g but the cap is on the head like the 2g anyone know?

Im not exactly sure what you're asking. Both the radiator caps on 1gs and 2gs are on the thermostat housing. The 2g upper radiator hose is in the center where as the 1g is off on the passenger side. If you are looking for an aftermarket radiator either koyo, mitsumoto, fluidyne, or an afco radiator could accomodate your needs.

 

[duanewjackson]

Mine broke and I have a bunch of first gen parts cars

 

[jgoble32]

Ok I know this is somewhat old but to answer differences in the radiators. 1g's have different mount locations. 2g's I did tons of research on since I just ordered a mitsumoto. 2g's rs/gs piping is to the side. Gst/gsx is center. You could always fabricate the 1g to fit, I'm to lazy to fab so I buy direct fit. Hope that helps

 

[clbailey]

Im revivng this thread because my upper radiator hose spout snapped off while pulling my turbo, from it being dry rotted.

I cant find an aftermarket radiator for a 97 gsx AUTO transmission. Will a m/t radiator work?

Also I want to keep my stock fans if possible, if not oh well.

Unless stock radiators can keep up with high hp applications?