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    Anybody know of anywhere that will make up a custom rad that will do a decent job and wont cost the earth? I'll seriously consider selling my missus or letting ya'll have a go on her if someone sorts me out tbh tho
    Since I rebuilt the front end on my TD nova with custom x-member fmic etc, the original TD rad won't fit by miles which I knew was gonna happen from the offset, I've tried a few different rads from mk2 golf GTi's etc but everything is too tall to fit and the guy who was making mine has taken the piss, been nearly 6 months and my poor old nova still can't go anywhere ffs .
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    Have u mesured up a Honda radiator as don't think there very tall and there are plenty of thick alloys ones on the market?

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    I've got an Astra one in my TD, but I don't know if it'll fit in yours.

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    The Honda rads are tall but work well, you might need to try and lower it down a bit
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    Custom alloy will cost alot! Simple as that.

    I've been looking for a new one and my sizes are close to a 1.6 rad. Cheapest price i've had is £300.
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    Just bought a TX alloy one hoping it's going to fit, 600x280x42 mm
    my intercooler is for the LET conversion so it should squeeze in between there. ��

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    The TX ones fit fine. I'd be more worried about the welding it on.
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