New rad: Aftermarket or OEM?

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  1. jokeshopbeard

    jokeshopbeard Active Member

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    So I'll be doing a refresh on my 2008 next month and I want to replace the rad; she's see better days. Question is, would an aftermarket aluminium jobbie like this one:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-HOND...uminium-Core-Engine-Radiator-NEW/182963860203

    Be superior, or worse than, purchasing a good condition OEM one, like this:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CBR-1000...COMPLETE-WITH-FANS-GENUINE-HONDA/192865668314

    Or is it much of a muchness? I'm guessing the aluminium will stand up to corrosion a little better than the OEM?

    Appreciate any responses!
     
  2. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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    Heard other people use non oem and not have a problem, I guess it depends on your budget, I’d take a gamble at non oem if it were me and my budget didn’t stretch to oem. If prices are similar I’d always go oem
     
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