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Re: radiator upgrade
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yeah dd, I'm going back to get the 13 inch rims and tires off of the car tomorrow, so let me double check the year on the 210. I'll post again tomorrow afternoon and let ya know. As for RICLAGE, I think by nest you mean core, and I think by passes you mean rows. I believe this is a 3 row radiator, if I'm not mistaken. There is a HUGE difference in cooling efficiency. I've been commuting about 20 miles each way, in 80f degree weather. This car used to overheat whenever I hit 60 or above mph. Now I can do 80 and the gauge doesn't even get to normal(middle of gauge)!!! If you can find one of these...grab it!

Posted on: 2002/7/26 5:32
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radiator upgrade
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For all the guys who are looking to upgrade their stock 1200 radiator, I've got some info. I just got a rad out of an 83 B210 with an A-15. This radiator is freakin' perfect! You can use the factory shroud off the new rad with no modifications. All I really had to do was cut off the trans cooler nipples off the bottom, fab some small brackets to hold the top to the front of the car,(easy). The bottom hose from the 210 is a perfect match for the 1200. Plenty of clearance for the alternator. I just took it for a test drive and what a difference! It used to get hot on the freeway, now the gauge doesn't even get to halfway. the new rad is about 6 inches wider, but has the same heigth. All in all, this is a very easy swap. Anyone with cooling problems with their stock rad should give it a shot.

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Posted on: 2002/7/24 6:28
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Re: Not too long now
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Hi mely, in answer to your electrical question...I wouldn't try to run two pumps on one relay. What I would do is purchase another relay and run a dedicated circuit to the second pump. There is usually a couple of empty slots in most fuse boxes. In fact most of the time one side of the empty slot is already wired to accessory power. So all you would have to do is run the positive wire from your pump to the fuse box, then install your fuse. Hope this helps.

Posted on: 2002/7/23 2:40
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Re: Engine Dilemma
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Just a quick note. You might find some of the info you need in the main forum under"stupid question" topic. I had a similiar question about transmissions, and dimlight and some of the guys really hooked me up. Hope this helps.

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Posted on: 2002/7/22 23:07
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Re: Stupid Question
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well, I sure couldn't ask for pics any better than that...lol. Those were perfect. It doesn't look like the new mounts will be that far off. I was expecting them to be at least 10-12 in off. At any rate, I'm sure I'll be able to fab something that will work. Thanks again dim.

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Posted on: 2002/7/22 23:00
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Re: Stupid Question
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Ok, you just convinced me. An A-14 it is. Besides, the A-15 had a lot of crap on it that I don't feel like messing with. Also, thanks for putting the pics up. I'm gonna check those out right now.

Posted on: 2002/7/22 20:40
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Re: Knock knock
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If the u-joints are similair to gm's design, they must be heated up with a torch to melt the plastic pins inside. The plastic will ooze out on it's own once hot enough. Just be sure to heat it very gradually because I had one blow up in my face once. Not fun.

Posted on: 2002/7/22 20:32
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Re: Japanese 1200's
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Ok, thanks dim. Once I can get this guy to give me a price on everything, that's probably what I'll do. (if funds allow) I'm really stoked to put in some work on this thing. I've been driving it around stock for about three months. Once again, thanks for all the info. It is mucho appreciated.

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Posted on: 2002/7/22 20:25
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Re: Stupid Question
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Ok, I'll do that once I get the motor in my hot little hands. I just came from a junkyard and they have a B-210 with an A-15 in it. Which motor would you go with? The A-14 or 15? I'm definately getting the radiator as it is much bigger than my stock 1200. Looks brand new too. The guy said he would give me the 13 inch wheels and tires off it for 40.00. I can't freakin' wait!

Posted on: 2002/7/22 20:17
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Re: my cars almost done
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Can't wait to see the pics mikali. How long b4 it's done?

Posted on: 2002/7/22 16:26
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