Installed this in my 1999 Miata Base. This radiator fits several years and versions and each may require minor fitment mods. For my left hand drive ‘99: - When removing stock unit, remember there is a mid-bottom bracket that you can’t easily see. Remove completely. Discard. - Before installation ensure your fans will line up on the new unit. - Either remove or tie back upper hose for room to work. -Then, place the new radiator without the fans. (Yes, some people installed the complete assembly all at once, but trust me, it’s much more effective to install fans after the radiator is in car.) - Install passenger side fan first, hand tightening the four bolts to allow movement for positioning before final tightening with wrench. Tighten top bolts first. - Driver’s side fan placement is impeded by A/C lines on bottom outside side. Do not bend or modify your A/C lines thereby risking damage or leaks. Instead, cut the fan housing with a Dremel or similar tool. Remove one inch wide by two inch high section of housing. The A/C lines will not be hit by fan blades. Install the fan with the two upper bolts (there are no lower bolts on the driver’s side fan). Overall, it’s a tight fit. I don’t have numbers, but I know the operating temperature is now a bit lower. The car’s temperature gauge previously stood just above halfway mark when hot. Now it’s just below half.
So sorry about your NB! Thx for the video though. I think I’m gonna order this radiator
The Radiator held up very well in the crash, slight bend in the top cause I pinhole leak though. Was surprised the was no major damage to it!
Installed this in my 1999 Miata Base. This radiator fits several years and versions and each may require minor fitment mods. For my left hand drive ‘99:
- When removing stock unit, remember there is a mid-bottom bracket that you can’t easily see. Remove completely. Discard.
- Before installation ensure your fans will line up on the new unit.
- Either remove or tie back upper hose for room to work.
-Then, place the new radiator without the fans. (Yes, some people installed the complete assembly all at once, but trust me, it’s much more effective to install fans after the radiator is in car.)
- Install passenger side fan first, hand tightening the four bolts to allow movement for positioning before final tightening with wrench. Tighten top bolts first.
- Driver’s side fan placement is impeded by A/C lines on bottom outside side. Do not bend or modify your A/C lines thereby risking damage or leaks. Instead, cut the fan housing with a Dremel or similar tool. Remove one inch wide by two inch high section of housing. The A/C lines will not be hit by fan blades. Install the fan with the two upper bolts (there are no lower bolts on the driver’s side fan).
Overall, it’s a tight fit. I don’t have numbers, but I know the operating temperature is now a bit lower. The car’s temperature gauge previously stood just above halfway mark when hot. Now it’s just below half.
Thanks for sharing.