My original Denso radiator on my 94 VTEC lude is leaking out the bottom today and needs to be replaced (thank you rust & Maine Winters).

Should I get a generic OEM equivolent Radiator for about $200 or blow $360-460 on the REAL OEM unit.

I want to save $ but not at the expense of quality or cooling of my engine.

Any personal experience w/OEM replacement units?? Are they just as good w/out the name?

I need to decide which one to go w/SOON so Quick responces appreciated! THANKS!!

PS: Anyone know where I get a C&R or other quality aftermarket performance aluminum one for similar price range (up to $360)???

 

I wouldn't even bother with another oem one. When mine cracked on my 94 vtec, I replaced it with another used oem unit that I got for cheap and then that thing cracked with I was tightening the fan bolts!! I just opted for an aftermarket replacement one that was relatively cheap. It was also made out of aluminum. I guess I could have forked out some extra cash for a koyo or something, but this one is fine. It was a hell of a lot cheaper than an oem one and a brand name one and is the same size of an oem one but just made out of aluminum...no cracking here!

 

how much did you pay? where'd you get it?

Thanks.

 

you can get brand new oem radiators for like 130.00

i don't see the point in getting an aftermarket radiator unless you have a turbo and require the extra cooling or slim design.

search http://www.froogle.com for a " honda prelude radiator "

 

Koyo makes awesome OEM replacement radiators

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Behan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get brand new oem radiators for like 130.00

i don't see the point in getting an aftermarket radiator unless you have a turbo and require the extra cooling or slim design.

search http://www.froogle.com for a " honda prelude radiator "</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly!!

Buying an aftermarket radiator is a waste of money. These $130 OEM replacement radiators come with a lifetime warranty too.

Putting an aftermarket radiator isn't going to benefit your car one bit.

 

Ok...

I am getting an OEM replacement Koyo for about $150 shipped.

THANKS!!

 

got my oem replacement for about $160.00 ... its been on for 4 years now with no problems

 

My aftermarket rad was the same size as my oem one. The only reason I got this is cuz I didn't want to pay out the *** for a "genuine" honda part! Anyway, it's not a performance rad by any means, simply a replacement, but the endtanks are made out of aluminum. I got it from a shop here in my city and it was around the same price range as you guys are mentioning. I am turbo and I do have two slim fans mounted as pushers on the other side of the condensor and cooling seems to be good still.