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Radiator for IS200 - 16mm or 26mm?

Radiator for IS200 - 16mm or 26mm?

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steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
02-07-2020, 12:52 AM
#1
I need a new radiator for my IS200. My stock rad is 26mm in thickness, but I see that replacements are offered in both 26mm and 16mm, and indeed Lexus have those two sizes themselves.

Mine is an early car (manual), I wonder if they changed to 16mm later just to save some money/weight?

Does anyone have any experience of swapping a 26mm for a 16mm, i.e. whether it was up to the job? The 16mm ones are cheaper of course!

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
02-07-2020, 12:52 AM #1

I need a new radiator for my IS200. My stock rad is 26mm in thickness, but I see that replacements are offered in both 26mm and 16mm, and indeed Lexus have those two sizes themselves.

Mine is an early car (manual), I wonder if they changed to 16mm later just to save some money/weight?

Does anyone have any experience of swapping a 26mm for a 16mm, i.e. whether it was up to the job? The 16mm ones are cheaper of course!


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
02-07-2020, 01:01 AM
#2
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DaveEdin
02-07-2020, 01:01 AM #2

$&%-$+$* me, you're alive?


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
02-07-2020, 01:47 AM
#3
I'd go for a 26mm mate. Or even better splash out on an alloy one!

Welcome back btw

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Sparkystav
02-07-2020, 01:47 AM #3

I'd go for a 26mm mate. Or even better splash out on an alloy one!

Welcome back btw


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steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
02-07-2020, 01:53 AM
#4
Thanks Stav. Yes, I would ideally like to go for the lovely shiny alloy one on eBay, but the trouble is that it's even thicker (45mm), and I imagine it might be a pain to fit with all my intercooler piping in there.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
02-07-2020, 01:53 AM #4

Thanks Stav. Yes, I would ideally like to go for the lovely shiny alloy one on eBay, but the trouble is that it's even thicker (45mm), and I imagine it might be a pain to fit with all my intercooler piping in there.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
02-07-2020, 02:18 AM
#5
welcome back mate you could buy an alloy one and there are enough of us at JAE we could try and fit it there as i take it you will be joining us Tongue



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Rabster
02-07-2020, 02:18 AM #5

welcome back mate you could buy an alloy one and there are enough of us at JAE we could try and fit it there as i take it you will be joining us Tongue




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Rolex
Senior Member
512
02-07-2020, 04:07 AM
#6
Stevie nice to hear from you again dude.
Rolex
02-07-2020, 04:07 AM #6

Stevie nice to hear from you again dude.

FirebirdPhil
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02-07-2020, 06:20 AM
#7
Hi stevie. Any more updates?

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FirebirdPhil
02-07-2020, 06:20 AM #7

Hi stevie. Any more updates?


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

FOSSIL FUELS
Moderator
892
02-07-2020, 09:07 AM
#8
I won an ally rad on eBay for 92quid delivered...

Looks the tits and does the job perfectly.

[Image: Supra-logo-toyota-supras-119417_1569_512...duxjro.jpg]
Toyota Supra Aero Top... In 202 Black and 18" GOLD & Chrome's with a BGW Wink
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FOSSIL FUELS
02-07-2020, 09:07 AM #8

I won an ally rad on eBay for 92quid delivered...

Looks the tits and does the job perfectly.


[Image: Supra-logo-toyota-supras-119417_1569_512...duxjro.jpg]
Toyota Supra Aero Top... In 202 Black and 18" GOLD & Chrome's with a BGW Wink
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reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
02-07-2020, 09:21 AM
#9
Pics mate?

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reganlives
02-07-2020, 09:21 AM #9

Pics mate?

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FOSSIL FUELS
Moderator
892
02-07-2020, 10:02 AM
#10
45mm core:
[Image: IMAG0460_zps0afbc77e.jpg]


Fitted:
[Image: IMAG0471_zps89301457.jpg]

RAD 1

RAD 2 (Buy it now)

[Image: Supra-logo-toyota-supras-119417_1569_512...duxjro.jpg]
Toyota Supra Aero Top... In 202 Black and 18" GOLD & Chrome's with a BGW Wink
OutlawJapClub Admin Team
FOSSIL FUELS
02-07-2020, 10:02 AM #10

45mm core:
[Image: IMAG0460_zps0afbc77e.jpg]


Fitted:
[Image: IMAG0471_zps89301457.jpg]

RAD 1

RAD 2 (Buy it now)


[Image: Supra-logo-toyota-supras-119417_1569_512...duxjro.jpg]
Toyota Supra Aero Top... In 202 Black and 18" GOLD & Chrome's with a BGW Wink
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