CSF Radiator Install

rovert · 04-20-2020, 12:27 AM

Hi Guys,
I just did a CSF Radiator Install as Part of my Build & Loaded it up to my Youtube Channel.
There were a few issues with the install & also the Radiator itself.
If you'd like to see my take on this, i'll link it below.
Let me know what your experiences were
Cheers Guys.

JARblue · 04-20-2020, 12:39 AM

TL/DR summary on your thoughts?

My research indicates you can expect the CSF radiator to fail after 2-3 years of moderate track use. Wish there was an acceptable aftermarket radiator option for the Z.

Rusty · 04-20-2020, 12:55 AM

About 2 years out. There is a good chance that you will be changing it.

rovert · 04-20-2020, 01:28 AM

Yes, believe me I was hesitant about even installing it.
Its been sitting on the shelf for about 3 years, i was hoping to have an alternative by now, but no such luck. Bar Mishimoto that is.
Cheers Guys.

Quicksilvers · 04-20-2020, 01:54 AM

I’ve had good luck with the CSF radiator for the past four years so far no leaks and no issues. Depends the CSF radiator had good fitment in my Z much better than the custom Fluidyne radiator I had which fit like a bucktooth lol. Coolant temperature will improve with the CSF radiator good news for anyone that tracks their Z. At Sema years ago I seen that CSF uses their CSF radiator in their 700 whp EVO X project car.

"Z"en · 04-20-2020, 01:29 PM

Been several owners experiencing issues here. Anyway it'll never be my choice again.

Z_ealot · 04-20-2020, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovert

Yes, believe me I was hesitant about even installing it.
Its been sitting on the shelf for about 3 years, i was hoping to have an alternative by now, but no such luck. Bar Mishimoto that is.
Cheers Guys.

There is koyo if you don't mind losing your AC

Spooler · 04-20-2020, 06:37 PM

I have had good luck with my CSF radiator so far.

James10694 · 07-04-2020, 08:06 PM

Hoping the OP will respond here. I have the same CSF radiator, but I can't figure out the condenser/drier electrical connection part. Did your take the old female electrical connector from the old condenser and then thread it into the CSF condenser? From the video it looks like you did. I think there is a hex bolt ontop of the CSF condenser. Did you just remove that and screw in the connector?

rovert · 07-05-2020, 02:04 AM

G'day Mate. yep, you nailed it. Take it from the old Dryer & screw into the new.
Cheers.

James10694 · 07-05-2020, 02:07 PM

Thank you OP! I swapped it yesterday but I still don't have cold A/C. I'm wondering if there's something else I'm missing or if the refrigerant leaked out. I'll have to bring it to a shop to find out for sure.

Rusty · 07-05-2020, 02:16 PM

Since the system was opened. You have to pull down a vacuum on the system to get ALL the air out. If not. It will not get cold, and it will form acid that will eat up the aluminum in the system. Like the evaporator.

04-20-2020, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 10	CSF Radiator Install Hi Guys, I just did a CSF Radiator Install as Part of my Build & Loaded it up to my Youtube Channel. There were a few issues with the install & also the Radiator itself. If you'd like to see my take on this, i'll link it below. Let me know what your experiences were Cheers Guys. __________________ 08 Skyline 370GT SP Coupe 5AT: Diy TT

04-20-2020, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	TL/DR summary on your thoughts? My research indicates you can expect the CSF radiator to fail after 2-3 years of moderate track use. Wish there was an acceptable aftermarket radiator option for the Z. Rusty and "Z"en like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-20-2020, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	About 2 years out. There is a good chance that you will be changing it. JARblue and "Z"en like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

04-20-2020, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 10	Yes, believe me I was hesitant about even installing it. Its been sitting on the shelf for about 3 years, i was hoping to have an alternative by now, but no such luck. Bar Mishimoto that is. Cheers Guys. JARblue likes this. __________________ 08 Skyline 370GT SP Coupe 5AT: Diy TT

04-20-2020, 01:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	I’ve had good luck with the CSF radiator for the past four years so far no leaks and no issues. Depends the CSF radiator had good fitment in my Z much better than the custom Fluidyne radiator I had which fit like a bucktooth lol. Coolant temperature will improve with the CSF radiator good news for anyone that tracks their Z. At Sema years ago I seen that CSF uses their CSF radiator in their 700 whp EVO X project car. __________________ Mr. Clean

04-20-2020, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
"Z"en Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Taiwan Posts: 165 Drives: 15 Z, 13 R58, 09 GTR Rep Power: 8	Been several owners experiencing issues here. Anyway it'll never be my choice again. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ 610whp/462wtq A2A- 6.8s@100-200km (stock motor) / IG: minized123456 / 淬 Custom VQ Vortech-based supercharger parts made to order! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUjDc5H...d=m0unws28pvk4 Last edited by "Z"en; 04-20-2020 at 01:31 PM.

04-20-2020, 06:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I have had good luck with my CSF radiator so far.

07-04-2020, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 917 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Hoping the OP will respond here. I have the same CSF radiator, but I can't figure out the condenser/drier electrical connection part. Did your take the old female electrical connector from the old condenser and then thread it into the CSF condenser? From the video it looks like you did. I think there is a hex bolt ontop of the CSF condenser. Did you just remove that and screw in the connector? __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

07-05-2020, 02:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 10	G'day Mate. yep, you nailed it. Take it from the old Dryer & screw into the new. Cheers. James10694 likes this. __________________ 08 Skyline 370GT SP Coupe 5AT: Diy TT

07-05-2020, 02:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 917 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Thank you OP! I swapped it yesterday but I still don't have cold A/C. I'm wondering if there's something else I'm missing or if the refrigerant leaked out. I'll have to bring it to a shop to find out for sure. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

07-05-2020, 02:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Since the system was opened. You have to pull down a vacuum on the system to get ALL the air out. If not. It will not get cold, and it will form acid that will eat up the aluminum in the system. Like the evaporator. JARblue likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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