ARC radiator or KOYO radiator: which would you choose and why
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ARC radiator or KOYO radiator: which would you choose and why
just like the tiltle says.
which radiator would you buy? why and pros and cons for each?
which radiator would you buy? why and pros and cons for each?
I have seen and dealt with booth. My vote goes to Koyo as the welds and the look is much better. I always thought that PWR is bigger but I was wrong, Koyo is thicker radiator. I have seen many Koyo radiators in EVOs with 0 fitment issue. However, mine was touching my hood. I would vote for stock radiator except if you go to the track racing all day. If time goes back I would have not done it. Stock radiator is big enough. BTW bling bling is nice
I'm impressed with the Koyo, the welds look great and the finish looks mirror like. I've had PWR in the past, didn't look as good as the Koyo but the function is similar. If you have a larger turbo and radiator clearance is a concern I would go with PWR as it appears to be closer to stock size, Koyo is thicker than stock by about 3/4 of an inch. As for Arc it looks similar to the stock size or PWR.
Last edited by fimotorsports; Apr 21, 2005 at 07:20 AM.
Originally Posted by fimotorsports
I'm impressed with the Koyo, the welds look great and the finish looks mirror like. I've had PWR in the past, didn't look as good as the Koyo but the function is similar. If you have a larger turbo and radiator clearance is a concern I would go with PWR as it appears to be closer to stock size, Koyo is thicker than stock by about 3/4 of an inch.
yup, Koyo is pretty thick
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Originally Posted by VTECH8TR
If you think so, but i disagree with you.
Originally Posted by Tsurara
Koyo, ARC isnt worth the cash.
Originally Posted by VTECH8TR
Dude reread your post, you said they weren't worth it. The Koyo is 10x better than the plastic stock one. the whole thing is aluminum and can dissipitate heat better.
I guess if I have to break it down for the reading impared it should look like this.
"Gee guys, I think Koyo is Super Duper and ARC just is not worth the 1600$!"
Better?
Originally Posted by Tsurara
Guhhhh. Dude, I said "Koyo, ARC isnt worth it"
I guess if I have to break it down for the reading impared it should look like this.
"Gee guys, I think Koyo is Super Duper and ARC just is not worth the 1600$!"
Better?
I guess if I have to break it down for the reading impared it should look like this.
"Gee guys, I think Koyo is Super Duper and ARC just is not worth the 1600$!"
Better?


