CarRamrod

I recently found out I have to replace my radiator because I had it tested for leaks, and the guy (I trust him, he's a friend of the family) said it was leaking like crazy AND the inside was all clogged.

I found out there IS indeed a difference between Z31 turbo and Z31 NA radiators, but I haven't been able to find out what that is.

Anyone know the difference between these radiators? Anyone know if I can tell the difference just by looking at the radiator? I'm from San Francisco and I'm going to visit a friend in Portland and there happens to be a guy in Grant's Pass (south of Portland) selling one and I thought I'd pick it up, but I want to be sure I'm getting the right product.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks a lot guys.

wilson101

The diff. is the turbo is a dual core and the na is single.i ordered a turbo rad for my N/a and it fits fine now im running extra cool.my needle doesnt reach the middle and thats with the ac on in stop and go traffic for 2 hours.

CarRamrod

How about going uphill, does it ever start overheating then? Because that's when my car overheats the most; I was driving to LA and I had to pull over and wait for a good half hour for it to cool down before I could start driving again (and have it overheat right when I got to the top of the hill).

wilson101

sorry there are no hills in miami but it should solve all problems.After time radiators get cloged with rust from the block and other things that build up a new one should solve this.I remember i couldnt hit 85-90 more that 10 mins cause my car would start to heat up now it doesnt pass the middle point.

CarRamrod

What happens if I use an NA radiator on a turbo car? Turns out the radiator is an NA one, but the guy gave me a discount. I'm not sure whether to just use the one he gave me or go back and yell at him.