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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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i got an aluminum radiator and a aftermarket fan, i just wanna double check before i mess something up

the fan screws directly into the fins on the radiator correct? i dont see anywhere else i could mount it if im wrong
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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you should get a mounting kit like in this picture


the feet mount to the radiator and then the zip straps go through the core. just be careful not to complete wreck the fins or radiator core.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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or use zip ties they work to
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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u never wanna damage the fins
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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ok i didnt get most of whats in that pic so ill just use zip ties. they just go thru the radiator core???
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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thru the fins long zip ties and cut the ends off and get black ones or they will stain
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