{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-mazda-rx-8-2004-2008-1-3l-manual","title":"Performance Radiator for Mazda RX-8 (2004-2008) 1.3L Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Capacity Performance Radiator for 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement cooling upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces the restrictive, failure-prone factory radiator with a dual-row aluminum unit to lower coolant temperatures and prevent rotary heat damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock RX-8 Cooling System Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory radiator in the SE3P RX-8 is notorious for its plastic end tanks, which degrade and become brittle under the immense thermal load generated by the 13B-MSP Renesis rotary engine. Heat soak is a persistent issue for the RX-8, especially during spirited driving. When the OE plastic tanks inevitably crack or the restrictive single-row core fails to shed heat quickly enough, coolant temperatures spike. In a rotary engine, this rapid overheating leads directly to warped rotor housings, compromised apex seals, and ultimately, catastrophic engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgraded performance radiator eliminates the factory failure points by utilizing a fully TIG-welded, all-aluminum construction. The 2-row core design drastically increases fluid capacity and maximizes the surface area of the cooling fins, optimizing thermal exchange and airflow dynamics. By replacing the OE N3H4-15-200C unit with an all-aluminum alternative, thermal efficiency is vastly improved, keeping the 1.3L engine within its ideal operating temperature window. The robust TIG-welded end tanks withstand elevated system pressures and extreme heat cycles without cracking, ensuring reliable cooling performance whether you are navigating dense traffic or maintaining high RPMs on the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2004-2008 Mazda RX-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e13B-MSP Renesis \/ SE3P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e232 hp \/ 159 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN3H4-15-200C (OE) \/ 2694 (DPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary R2 (Manual Transmission Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mazda Rotary Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotary engines demand superior thermal management to maintain peak output and longevity. Upgrading to an all-aluminum radiator ensures your Renesis power plant sustains consistent high-RPM performance without the constant threat of heat soak or critical seal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50255529017592,"sku":"DS-ERKE6Q7PO","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-mazda-rx-8-2004-2008-1-3l-manual-1.jpg?v=1787984017","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-radiator-for-mazda-rx-8-2004-2008-1-3l-manual","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}