drop in alu rad that doesnt need e-fans?

[adampecush]

enough though i dont have a 1jz?

I have a 7M.

 

[Nick M]

Nick, I think the question is about keeping stock fan or if electric fans are needed.

So then my answers are correct. Yes, you need fans.

Stock radiator is brass I think. So are aluminium replacement radiators a good upgrade?

Stock was 20 plus years ago. The Toyota replacement from Nippondenso who made the OEM is now aluminum and made in China. Yet they still retail it over $500 USD. Aluminum is used for CAFE standards, and no other reason. They are not going to pour both aluminum and copper/brass in the foundry, so the replacements are also aluminum.

 

[Rollus]

Thanks Nick,

To go further, if we have a stock radiator, what's the best?
- cleaning and reparing
- upgrade to bigger one?

 

[f00g00]

I inquired about the Mishimoto vs. Koyo when my fan/shroud combo exploded and took out my Koyo and was told by Aaron and Mishimoto that the mishi is thicker than the Koyo. I am now running the OEM replacement from Koyo and have Zero issues. I also ditched the stock motor mounts (kept breaking) for some revshift mounts (they had installation issues) and its been great!

 

[jonahs_supra]

i have a mishimoto rad
i had to remove rubber on my upper rad mounts to make it work

 

[solardrgn]

ended up going with a mishimoto, got it for under $240 shipped hopefully i dont have to do any mods haha