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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Exclamation Whats BETTER a KOYO or PWR Radiator?

I am going to buy either or which ever is the better one. If i go w/ PWR im getting there 57mm one. and Koyo only has one size. The shop im getting it from has both of them and there price diff. is the PWR is 50 bux more. what do you guys think? which is goign to cool way better? what should i buy?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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I would check into the CBRD radiator as well. With a IX turbo and the factory fanshroud, my Koyo is a pretty tight fit.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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I like my Koyo....really I'd say they're about the same though unless one holds more coolant than the other.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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PWR has an 40mm and a 57mm. any one knwo whats the big difference? is this more coolant or width? what do ya recommend. Koyo or PWR?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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koyo works well and is less money

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Both are reasonable but the KOYO is cheaper, however fitment issues with larger turbo upgrades may hinder later. Also Mushimoto (SP) makes a less costly option with plastic tanks. Or if you go baller, CBRD.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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DTM also has a nice unit designed around a Griffin core. I'm not sure if they've posted about it on here or not. It's thin, lots of clearance, and it moves the upper hose in line with the thermostat housing so the hose is straight and away from the heat of turbo manifold. It's a nice unit that's definitely worth a look if you are considering the CBRD and other aftermarket alternatives.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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I'll post some pics if your interested
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Old May 1, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sparky
I would check into the CBRD radiator as well. With a IX turbo and the factory fanshroud, my Koyo is a pretty tight fit.
+1

The CBRD piece is VERY nice. We actually just started offering these as well for those who want an upgraded radiator but can not run a real thick one due to larger upgraded turbo's. While being an upgrade it is also thinner so it will save on some weight as well.

Not to mention it puts the inlet directly straight across from the thermostat housing so it clean up the engine bay some too.

Very high quality part.

I give it
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Old May 1, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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I'll post some pics if your interested
Nick post some pics regardless if he is interested. I want to see it, plus I want to have an idea of how much it costs. Or just make a new thread about it since this one is about the Koyo/PWR radiator.
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Old May 1, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 4WS Tuning
koyo works well and is less money

Cheers!
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DTM
I'll post some pics if your interested


Yes please post pics.. and how much?
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Yes yes koyo is where its at...

your getting a good price so buy mine already
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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thanks for the compliments jrod...

we feel we have the nicest radiator if you want a slimline fan and are concerned about clearance...

but, we arent the cheapest.

cb
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