CSF Radiator Install Help

WigglyTurtle · 03-03-2018, 08:15 PM

Today I went to install the CSF radiator on my 2016 Z and I can't find any information on the electrical connection for the AC condenser. The stock radiator had a connection, but on the CSF radiator there is just a hex bolt on top of the same cylinder. I'm having a hard time finding installation instructions so any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

cupcakez · 03-03-2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WigglyTurtle

Today I went to install the CSF radiator on my 2016 Z and I can't find any information on the electrical connection for the AC condenser. The stock radiator had a connection, but on the CSF radiator there is just a hex bolt on top of the same cylinder. I'm having a hard time finding installation instructions so any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

This thread might help you or might not!

CSF radiator install, NEED HELP!!!

Install time for CSF Radiator
- This thread has someone who recommends not to DIY the CSF radiator.
- Someone else says they did it themselves, and that a shop would charge about 5 hours of labor for it.

Yeah there isn't much info regarding that, but hopefully you may find something useful! Good luck sir!

jmroy6 · 03-03-2018, 10:28 PM

there should only be one electrical connection for the ac condenser. you will have to remove the stock sending unit from the oem rad and thread it in the CSF.

Quicksilvers · 03-04-2018, 08:45 PM

I estimate you will be charged 4-5 hours labor to install your new CSF radiator. The condenser is built in the CSF radiator. You will have to remove your Nissan sending unit thread it to your CSF radiator. Also your system will have to be completely evacuated and recharged.

EZT · 03-04-2018, 08:47 PM

Put it back in the box and keep the OEM.

WigglyTurtle · 03-05-2018, 09:13 AM

Thank you for the feedback everyone! Unfortunately, I do not have the luxury of keeping the old radiator. The stock one got punctured during a little fender bender and I got a good deal on a CSF one. I will have to replace the AC pressure switch I accidentally threw away, but I would have never known the part without you guys. Thanks again

tiller · 03-06-2018, 06:08 PM

It’s a good rad, ive been running one for 3 years no issues, forced induction also

03-03-2018, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
WigglyTurtle Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 88 Drives: '16 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 9	CSF Radiator Install Help Today I went to install the CSF radiator on my 2016 Z and I can't find any information on the electrical connection for the AC condenser. The stock radiator had a connection, but on the CSF radiator there is just a hex bolt on top of the same cylinder. I'm having a hard time finding installation instructions so any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

03-03-2018, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmroy6 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CT Posts: 179 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 234	there should only be one electrical connection for the ac condenser. you will have to remove the stock sending unit from the oem rad and thread it in the CSF. Chuck33079 and WigglyTurtle like this. __________________ 2012 370z GTM SC

03-04-2018, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 535 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	Put it back in the box and keep the OEM. Jayhovah, Spooler and jmroy6 like this.

03-06-2018, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
tiller Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 369 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 14	It’s a good rad, ive been running one for 3 years no issues, forced induction also WigglyTurtle likes this.

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03-04-2018, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	I estimate you will be charged 4-5 hours labor to install your new CSF radiator. The condenser is built in the CSF radiator. You will have to remove your Nissan sending unit thread it to your CSF radiator. Also your system will have to be completely evacuated and recharged.

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WigglyTurtle Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 88 Drives: '16 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 9	Thank you for the feedback everyone! Unfortunately, I do not have the luxury of keeping the old radiator. The stock one got punctured during a little fender bender and I got a good deal on a CSF one. I will have to replace the AC pressure switch I accidentally threw away, but I would have never known the part without you guys. Thanks again