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09nismo498 · 03-19-2014, 12:12 AM

I did a search and didn't see anything on this, so I thought I'd share what I found today. I just got done installing my csf radiator that I purchased from z1 on my 2012 z. I found that the plastic radiator housing is totally different on the 2012's, causing the radiator to make contact with the housing and not fit properly without modification to the housing. After grinding down a few tabs on the housing, I found it fit, but just barely. They probably changed designs of the housing on the 2012's to accommodate the different coolant reservoir design.

Just a heads up to anyone with a 2012+ z, be prepared to make some minor modifications. Fitment is fine after modifying, the install just takes a little bit more time. Like I said, it's no major modification to the car, nothing you can even see without taking out the radiator and even then if done properly, not very noticeable. Maybe csf can chime in?

03-19-2014, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
09nismo498 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 207 Drives: 14 GTR Rep Power: 15	CSF Radiator fitment on 2012+ 370z I did a search and didn't see anything on this, so I thought I'd share what I found today. I just got done installing my csf radiator that I purchased from z1 on my 2012 z. I found that the plastic radiator housing is totally different on the 2012's, causing the radiator to make contact with the housing and not fit properly without modification to the housing. After grinding down a few tabs on the housing, I found it fit, but just barely. They probably changed designs of the housing on the 2012's to accommodate the different coolant reservoir design. Just a heads up to anyone with a 2012+ z, be prepared to make some minor modifications. Fitment is fine after modifying, the install just takes a little bit more time. Like I said, it's no major modification to the car, nothing you can even see without taking out the radiator and even then if done properly, not very noticeable. Maybe csf can chime in? __________________ 2013 370z Nismo Turbo 2017 Lexus IS200T F Sport (DD)