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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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New Radiator Needed - Recommendations?

My radiator just sprung a leak here in this cold New Jersey weather. My 05 Evo 8 is basically stock. Any recommendations on a radiator?
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 05:25 PM
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mishimoto--using one myself great price good product
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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I'm using a mishimoto radiator. Great bang for your buck. There is also koyo that makes a nice radiator but its more expensive.
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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Koyo or Mishimoto. Both quality and not crazy expensive.
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 09:02 PM
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CBRD 1" radiator, pricey af for a rad though.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 04:35 AM
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Just get an ebay evo 6 rad and a straight upper hose. Theyre the same quality as mishimoto/ koyo..
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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I had both, Mishimoto and CBRD on my car. Both had great fitment and worked well, even in track conditions and daily driving hot summer temps. I liked the CBRD rad because it was very high quality compared to the Mishimoto. It was also thinner so there were plenty of clearance. It depends on your budget. Also to be noted is the Mishimoto has provisions for the OEM fan unit. I don't remember if my CBRD did or not, but it came with an electric fan so thats what I used.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 08:10 AM
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I can supply an OEM replacement at a very reasonable cost if you message me!

no need for our aluminum rad on your application!

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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 08:20 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/261746271409?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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I have the CBRD Radiator (for 3 years), full/OEM size. Love it, and it's worth every penny! Great craftsmanship.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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just buy an ebay radiator, my mishimoto blew one day and I bought an el cheapo 100 dollar radiator. It used a smaller core than mishimoto but it was still bigger than oem, and the end tanks were the same as my old mishimoto.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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you can have your OEM repaired by a radiator repair shop. I have had several repaired on other vehicles, usually costs ~ 80 bucks and will generally come with a warranty.
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Old Feb 5, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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You could go with any of the replacements mentioned. I went with a CBRD 1".

I am in NJ and have the OEM one that came out of my car if you are interested. OEM w/20k miles on it. PM me if interested.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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I have one from mishimoto. great product and fitment.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Loved my mishimoto, never had a single problem. But I know Koyorads are awesome... Could really go wrong with either.
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