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ARC radiator or KOYO radiator: which would you choose and why

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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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?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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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
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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oh I am sorry I thought you are talking about PWR not ARC. I have no experience with ARC but I know that it's $$$$.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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I have no experience with ARC but I know that it's $$$$.
NO $HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Koyo. At some point you have to go it's crazy to spend $1000 for a radiator. Put that roughly $650 you save towards one of those fancy Nisei intercoolers.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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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.

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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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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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Koyo is nice but beware the fill neck is very flimsy and can easily break.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Koyo, ARC isnt worth the cash.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Koyo, ARC isnt worth the cash.
If you think so, but i disagree with you.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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If you think so, but i disagree with you.
Why? Koyo is a proven brand and many many race/street cars with lots of power run them with very good results. What exactly justifies the price for you?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsurara
Koyo, ARC isnt worth the cash.
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.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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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.
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?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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^lol...i think he meant koyo is better and that arc isn't worth the cash. Maybe? DAMNIT IM ALWAYS LATE!
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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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?
WTF.. You need to learn how to write english. Reread what you wrote and it makes NO sense.
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