Engine Cooling System - Buyer's Guide to Engine Cooling Parts

WHO: A'PEXi
WHAT: GT radiator
WHIPS: Mitsubishi, Nissan, Honda
WALLET: $550-up
WHERE: www.apexi-usa.com; 714.685.5700
A'PEXi's all-aluminum radiators are designed with the grueling conditions of the racetrack in mind and are strategically engineered to regulate water temperatures and defend against overheating.

WHO: Flex-a-lite
WHAT: Aluminum radiator
WHIPS: Various applications
WALLET: Call
WHERE: www.flex-a-lite.com; 800.851.1510
Flex-a-lite's new cross-flow two-row radiators with patented Flex-a-fit side tank design feature fins that perform as heat sinks, absorbing and dissipating heat twice as efficiently while allowing limitless fastening points onto the tank itself.

WHO: Koyo Cooling Systems
WHAT: Aluminum Race radiator
WHIPS: Various
WALLET: $338-up
WHERE: www.koyorad.com; 888.557.KOYO
Koyo's all-aluminum Race radiators are produced to optimal dimensions for each specific make and model by fusing OE characteristics with KOYORAD technology. These radiators are made with a robust 2 1/16-inch core and are meticulously detailed from their hand-welded artistry to the polished finish.

WHO: Mackin Industries
WHAT: ARC radiator
WHIPS: 350Z, 240SX, Evo, S2000, Civic, WRX, RX-7, Supra
WALLET: $1,025-up
WHERE: www.mackinindustries.com; 562.946.6820
The all-aluminum radiator from ARC is thin and lightweight, increasing coolant heat diffusion in both stock and high horsepower applications.

WHO: Fluidyne
WHAT: Aluminum radiator
WHIPS: 240SX
WALLET: $580
WHERE: www.fluidyne.com; 909.923.9595
Fluidyne's all-aluminum direct-fit radiator replaces the stock radiator in S14 chassis 240SXs equipped with SR20 engines, and can also be adapted to fit S13 models with slight bracket modification. Applications are also available for KA24 engines as well as many others.

WHO: Motovicity Distribution
WHAT: Visteon radiators
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $395
WHERE: www.motovicity.com
Designed for hardcore racing and ultimate street performance,Motovicity's Visteon radiators are engineered from racing cores and fabricated by hand; offering superior strength and premium performance. The radiators feature attached electric cooling fans, which reduce installation time and complexity for the installer.

WHO: Blitz Performance
WHAT: LM radiator
WHIPS: 240SX, 350Z, Skyline, WRX, Evo, Legacy, RX-7
WALLET: $705-up
WHERE: www.blitz-performance.com; 626.839.8350
Blitz's high heat-transferring aluminum tube-fin design LM radiator boasts a larger surface area, allowing heat to dissipate more efficiently. The kit comes complete with polished end tanks, radiator cap, and a temperature sensor port.

WHO: GReddy
WHAT: Aluminum radiator
WHIPS: 240SX, 350Z, Evo, WRX
WALLET: $680-up
WHERE: www.greddy.com; 949.588.8300
GReddy's high performance two-row aluminum radiator core keeps consistent coolant temperatures even under extreme conditions. The heavy-duty aluminum end tanks also feature a pre-drilled tapped port for installation of an aftermarket temperature probe.

WHO: Stillen
WHAT: High performance radiator
WHIPS: 350Z
WALLET: $653
WHERE: www.stillen.com; 714.540.5566
More effective than the OEM unit, Stillen's all-aluminum radiator is one inch thicker than stock, holds two extra quarts of coolant, and mounts directly onto the stock location.