Mishimoto Radiators
Sep 23, 2011, 10:27 AM
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I went with CBRD because of multiple stories like the one posted by the OP. Cooling is one of those things im not willing to gamble on. The $200-$300 difference is a small price to pay when it comes to peace of mind on a topic like engine temps.
Sep 24, 2011, 09:41 AM
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well mines never even gotten hot, 100+ ambient temps here in cali, and even drivin out to indio a few times where its over 110 on some days, never once over heated or wanted to get hot. But hey its ur car buy what you want. Mishimoto has worked good for my setup.
Sep 26, 2011, 08:05 PM
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According to this, it does 7-10 degrees better than stock.
Dec 22, 2011, 08:06 AM
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mishimoto radiator cap
Anybody else have issues with the mishimoto cap that comes with the radiator leaking prematurley? I have a faint smell of coolant in my engine bay. After inspecting my coolant system all i could find is a few spots of coolant residue close to the cap. And yes the last time I changed coolant I cleaned that area well.
Dec 22, 2011, 07:34 PM
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Ive had my mishimoto for 6 months now and it works great,i kept the stock rad. cap on though and plumbers taped all threaded areas pre-assembly. perhaps there is to much coolant in your system and a bleed is in order
Dec 22, 2011, 11:40 PM
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I worked with a well known Formula D drift team that was sponsored by Mishimoto and blew a fully built STi motor because the damn cap and neck popped off. The anger I saw from that team was pretty crazy.
QC is nowhere near that of a Koyo or CBRD. So instead of .5% error, you're looking at 10% chance of of a mishimoto radiator failing. Cheaper materials and questionable welding is more than enough to keep me away from using them on my performance oriented IX.
QC is nowhere near that of a Koyo or CBRD. So instead of .5% error, you're looking at 10% chance of of a mishimoto radiator failing. Cheaper materials and questionable welding is more than enough to keep me away from using them on my performance oriented IX.
Dec 24, 2011, 07:02 PM
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i think its a hit or miss. I had it on my wrx and the rad cap was leaking. Had it replaced and did the same thing.
I probably wont buy it again, but thats just me.
Will go with CBRD for next purchase.
I probably wont buy it again, but thats just me.
Will go with CBRD for next purchase.
