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s13 radiator in an s12 ?

Started by burritomannn · Apr 15, 2012 · 6postsSMF 2010–26

burritomannnApr 15, 2012, 4:48 pm · #1

I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right section but...  Was wondering if an aftermarket full size radiator off an s13 will fit onto my s12 ? I'm guessing I'll have to custom mount it, possibly remove my fan cover ??
I'm sure some of you have done it before, just need assurance. thanks

night_s12Apr 15, 2012, 9:38 pm · #2

Yeah it fits u can use the s13 mounts on top but i think u gotta drill holes for the lower mounts

ArroApr 15, 2012, 10:00 pm · #3

There are some build threads with installs on here, do a search and you will find.

burritomannnApr 16, 2012, 9:01 pm · #4

Thanks guys

Slideways87PandaJun 29, 2012, 10:35 pm · #5

hey burritoman, i just swaped a s13 DNA performance aluminum rad with two 11 inch electric fans in my 86 s12 it was very easy, just need to drill holes for lower mounts and i cut up the 2 pieces of metal that hold the intake in place to hold the top of the radiator in. i had to trim the upper and lower hose a little shorter so they would fit nicely, check out my 86 200sx in my garage theres a pic of my engine bay

burritomannnJul 8, 2012, 6:30 pm · #6

didn't see any pics of your bay, but thank you for the info. I'll definetly keep that in mind !