So I realized yesterday, that the top of the radiator on my 99 GSR is cracked and coolant is leaking out. I'm able to get the oem honda radiator for $331 shipped, but that seems like a lot to me. Does anyone recommend buying a radiator from "radiatorbarn.com"? They have this one:
1) TWO ROW, HEAVY DUTY ALL METAL, Manual or Automatic Transmission
Core Size: 13-3/4 X 26-7/16 X 1-5/16
Inlet Header: 27-3/16 X 1-9/16
Outlet Header: 27-3/16 X 1-9/16
Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Outlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Transmission Oil Cooler: YES
Engine Oil Cooler: NONE
Mounting: TOP/BOTTOM PIN
Notes: TWO ROW, ALL METAL

and this one:
2)ONE ROW, OE STYLE PLASTIC/ALUMINUM, Manual or Automatic Transmission
Core Size: 13-3/4 X 26-7/16 X 11/16
Inlet Header: 27-3/16 X 1-3/16
Outlet Header: 27-3/16 X 1-9/16
Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Outlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
Transmission Oil Cooler: YES
Engine Oil Cooler: NONE
Mounting: TOP/BOTTOM PIN
Notes: ONE ROW, PLASTIC TANKS/ALUMINUM CORE

What do you guys think?

 

I acn't think of the other radiator but try Koyo. Also you'll need to change your fans to thin ones if you have after market headers. I have my 98 Gsr radiator crack a few yrs ago. Unfortunately, the timing was bad so I ended up getting dealer to install mine cause needed transportation cause other ride was down.
Of what you show go with 1st one.

 

I've also been told that Mishimoto radiator is pretty good. This seller on ebay is supposed to be reputable with 100% feedback.
What do you think of this radiator with 10" fan included?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

Also, does this aftermarket fan directly plug into my car's power source or do I have to modify the power cable?

 

Yea, almost any place is cheaper than the dealer and of similar quality. Just do a little research into the brand that actually produces what your going to buy, no point in having to do it twice to save a little $ the first time.

 

A lot of people will get Fluidine rads and have no problems.

 

Yea but fluidyne radiators are really expensive and are really for racing. I don't want to spend more than about $250

 

I understand about the price. My boy have the fluid dyne with thin fan on his 97 GSR since he have DC headers. As for my radiator I had no choice to go oem vs fluid dyne cause had no transportation.
I'd get fluid dyne next time I'm looking for a radiator. Let us know what kind you went with Difussion3.

 

One of the members on this site directed me to this website that sells this Koyo aluminum/plastic radiator. The price is perfect for what I'm looking for. How do I know if I need a Showa or Denso radiator for my car? I've researched it and haven't found my answer. I seen one person saying that you look on the top/side of your radiator and it should say, but I didn't see anything...
This is the website with the Koya radiators... What do you guys think?
http://www.bmaparts.com/ShopByVehicl...diator&mode=PA

 

I'm pretty sure the Showa is the factory part and the Denso is the common american counterpart.

 

anybody have any idea what the difference between the two Koya radiators (Showa & Denso) is? I need to know which model my car needs so I can order one. Thanks.