CSF Satin Black High-Performance Radiator for R32 Nissan Skyline GT-S / GT-R [7217B]

CSF x TopRank Satin Black High-Performance Radiator for R32 Nissan Skyline GT-S / GT-R [7217B]

The Nissan R32 Skyline, a true JDM icon, remains a favorite among enthusiasts, especially in the U.S., where it is one of the most sought-after imports. Companies like TopRank have been instrumental in helping enthusiasts acquire these dream vehicles. Recognizing the need for a premium cooling solution, TopRank partnered with CSF to develop a truly exceptional product: the Full Billet High-Performance Aluminum Radiator for the Nissan R32 Skyline. Many Skylines imported by TopRank arrive with original components, including 25+ year-old plastic radiators, which are often inadequate for modern performance needs. While TopRank offers a variety of upgrades and services for their vehicles, they struggled to find an aftermarket radiator they could confidently recommend for the R32. After testing all reputable options without success, they turned to CSF, a trusted partner with a longstanding relationship. Leveraging TopRank’s deep knowledge of the R32 and CSF’s decades of expertise in high-performance cooling, the collaboration resulted in the ultimate radiator solution for the R32 Skyline. This product sets a new standard for quality and performance, unmatched in the market.

Design & Engineering

• The inline-6 engines in the R32 Skyline, from the 2.0L RB20 to the legendary RB26, are known for their durability and reliability. The RB26, particularly in the R32 GT-R, is renowned for delivering big power while maintaining dependability. However, increased power inevitably generates more heat, and while the factory radiator manages heat adequately, greater protection is always beneficial. Understanding this, CSF designed a premium radiator to provide exceptional cooling performance and durability that lasts a lifetime. Given the R32’s status as a valuable collector’s car, using top-quality components is essential for restoration or modification. CSF’s radiator features CNC-machined billet aluminum end tanks, TIG-welded by hand to a high-grade aluminum core, delivering outstanding performance and reliability with a finish that matches its superior functionality.

OEM vs CSF

• CSF’s 2-row 42mm core not only significantly increases the radiator’s fluid capacity but also enhances its heat dissipation capabilities. Featuring CSF’s exclusive B-Tube Technology, the core achieves approximately 15% greater heat transfer compared to standard oval welded tubes. Additionally, the highly efficient multi-louvered fins maximize airflow through the core, delivering optimal performance. The increased number of cooling rows improves overall efficiency, providing more surface area for heat to dissipate from the coolant. Each end tank is crafted from CNC-machined billet aluminum, offering exceptional strength and durability. CNC machining ensures precision and uniformity, resulting in end tanks that seamlessly align with the 42mm core. The tanks are hand TIG-welded to the core, creating the most robust radiator available for the R32 Skyline. Included with each radiator is a 1.4-bar high-pressure cap embossed with the CSF logo. These high-pressure caps raise the coolant’s boiling point, offering an added layer of protection against overheating. While the radiator is designed to maintain safe operating temperatures, this added feature ensures extra security during extreme conditions.

Specifications

• Number of Cooling Tubes:
  • CSF: 75
  • OEM: 58
• Number of Cooling Fin Rows:
  • CSF: 76
  • OEM: 59
• Fin Height / Width:
  • CSF: 6.5mm
  • OEM: 9mm
• Core Material:
  • CSF: Aluminum
  • OEM: Aluminum
• Tank Material:
  • CSF: CNC billet aluminum
  • CSF: Plastic
• Construction:
  • CSF: 100% TIG welded
  • OEM: Crimp-on gasket

Features

• Cnc machined 100% billet aluminum end tanks
• Finished in satin black
• Available in raw billet aluminum finish
• 2-row, 42mm ultra-high-performance core
• 75 cooling tubes with csf’s exclusive B-tube technology
• 6.5mm tall ultra efficient fins with a multi-louvered design for maximum surface area contact
• Cnc machined mounting pins and oem style inlet / outlet
• 1/8th npt temp sensor port on top end tank
• Top rank logo machined into top end tank and painted on core
• 100% all aluminum tig-welded construction
• 1.4 bar high pressure radiator cap with csf embossed logo
• True plug-and-play “drop-in fit” installation requires absolutely no modifications
• Individually leak and pressure tested
• OE location fan shroud mounting points
• 2-year limited warranty
• Limited production

Applications

• Nissan Skyline GT-S: R32 (1989-1994) – 2.0 L I6 RB20DE
• Nissan Skyline GT-R: R32 (1989-1994) – 2.6L TT I6 RB26DETT

About CSF

Back in 1947, a father and his three sons embarked on a business venture by setting up a small retail shop dealing in automotive parts. The family business blossomed over the years, evolving into an automotive garage specializing in radiator repair, and later, a radiator manufacturing facility. By 1975, the family-owned brand CSF was established, marking a milestone as the first to introduce import applications into the American automotive aftermarket, in line with the influx of Honda, Datsun, and Toyota vehicles. By 2009, the fourth generation of the CSF family joined the business, which had by then become a leading name in the import and domestic radiator and condenser markets, selling over 650,000 units that year despite an economic recession, and totaling over 35 million units to date. CSF’s portfolio expanded to include a diverse range of cooling systems, including commercial trucks, industrial and agricultural applications, marine coolers, intercoolers, pressure caps, and a pioneering Racing & High Performance Division. Today, CSF’s Racing & High Performance Division is renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced, efficient, and reliable cooling systems for a wide array of applications, from high performance all-aluminum direct-fit radiators to custom systems for racecars, power sports, off-road, marine, and industrial use. With over 50 years of experience and more than 40 million cooling systems sold worldwide, CSF has rightfully earned the industry title of “THE COOLING EXPERTS.”