hey guys just wondering if i could over compinsate for radiator choice
if i could go too big?
i found a nice sized one at work and could probs get it at good price
i was driving down the highway the other day at 110 and the dattos temp came up a fair bit, and i was on the highway for about 10 minutes im seriously thinking about a 5 speed box also, cus my girlfriend could be moving up to brisbane in the very near future so id like that extra gear.
anyone shed light on them for me please?
name/price/availability/installation
thanks guys

#OOPS# ay,
anyone?

i'm no expert and there is probably some scientific method of working this out, but i have been runnin a radiator from a corolla in my 1200 for quite awhile it works great and is a good 150mm wider and just a little taller than the standard 1

a bit more, having said that there is definatly a point where it would be too big, runnin to cold it not great option engines need to reach operatin temp for sure and it is said by many that operatin at the top of temp range for engine is more fuel efficient not overheating though ofcourse.

yeah thats all im worried about, just taking abit to long to heat up could increase my engine wear alot more
thanks for your help so far
:)

5 speeds are pretty hard to find you could pay up to 1500 plus
Or you can find a cheapish one that needs a rebuild and pay around the same price upside of this is you have a rebuilt 5 speed
The input shaft is the same so you use your regular clutch disc etc,
The man to talk to is weekend1000 (mal)

Fitting to auto tunnel is easy, my 5 speed has 2 diferent mounting points so maybe one is for manual crossmember?

About the over heating do you have plenty of good rad fluid?
Im pretty bad for missing the obvious points ;)

The S13 rad is about as high as you can get under a 1200 bonnet with cutting something I would say if that helps with dimensions

thanks guys
not liking the cost of a 5speed
but in the long run if im going to an a15 then ill have to fork that out anyway
ill get measurements on the radiator at work on tuesday

A15 only needs a tad bit bigger radiator than an A12.

Regarding gearbox, the A15 four-speed gearbox is very common and inexpensive, it is the same one as the A14.

Hey guys

I fitted the VW golf radiator in my ute and it works like a charm.....