Good quality radiator other than OEM?

maximus2k

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So, I think the OEM radiator on my 1998 4 cylinder accord is leaking at the top plastic part. Are there other alternative radiator brands that isn't 300.00$ (OEM radiator price).

Or can I fix the plastic part of the radiator to stop it from leaking?
 

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I replaced mine with the tyc radiator and it been working great for two years, no problems.


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I'm running a Megan one in my S2000. 3 years and zero issues. Rad cap was flawless too, since those are usually faulty with most non-oem rads.
 

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I've been looking into grabbing a mishimoto for mine. I've heard nothing but good things and I have good buddy with a sponsorship that says he can get me a sweet deal.
 
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just put an advance auto oem type radiator in my brothers 02 4cyl, it was leaking at the same spot, cost about $100.
also replaced that lower transmission cooler metal hose/splitter near the bottom of the radiator because it was about to rust out.
 

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I've been looking into grabbing a mishimoto for mine. I've heard nothing but good things and I have good buddy with a sponsorship that says he can get me a sweet deal.
I certainly hope my second one is better than the first that leaked. Manufacturing defects are to be expected to some degree, though.

I can say their lifetime warranty is painless. Only $27 and I had a new one on my doorstep later that week.
 

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This might be the best place to ask this, as it falls in similar lines with the original topic. Anyone here tried swapping out their OEM radiator for a halfcore from a Civic or similar car? Was considering doing this, and using the fans as a pusher/puller combo...
 
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