Mishimoto Radiator

[Alfalasy]

I am considering to use Mishimoto Radiator with my BRZ but I can't find anyone who have done that already, I also checked their page and couldn't find one made specifically for the brz:

http://wwwthe.mishimoto.com/make-mod...=BRZ&year=2013

I'll go with the best option available but need some advice in selecting the right one, what is your opinion and which one do you recommend?

The main reason for changing the radiator is part of the cooling plan (along with Perrin oil cooler) because temperatures here reach 126F peak summer and high humidity, other seasons are good but mostly still hot for track days. I won't race in summer btw.

I searched everywhere and couldn't find info, appreciate your help.

[zc06_kisstherain]

how about Koyo? i never experienced with Mishimoto but i had Koyo radiator on previous vehicle, RSX-S and it was huge difference.

[King Tut]

Your current options are the following as far as I am aware:

Full Blown
Koyo
robispec

I have the Full Blown, and it bolted right in.

[Alfalasy]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

how about Koyo? i never experienced with Mishimoto but i had Koyo radiator on previous vehicle, RSX-S and it was huge difference.

There are lots of people used koyo on the frs which gives me more confidence but I need to look at all available options I heard Mishimoto is one of the best out there

[Alfalasy]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Your current options are the following as far as I am aware:

Full Blown
Koyo
robispec

I have the Full Blown, and it bolted right in.

Thanks I will check them all. Which one you can recommend for hot climate best performance and reliability.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Alfalasy

Thanks I will check them all. Which one you can recommend for hot climate best performance and reliability.

The Full Blown is a little thicker core than the Koyo, but no real testing has been done on which has the best performance and reliability won't be determined for many years, but I would think the all aluminum will withstand the test of time. The robispec is both a radiator and an oil cooler integrated into one, so I would think it would think the engine cooling performance would be decreased while providing the oil cooling.

[Alfalasy]

I'm going to consider Koyo because I plan to install Vortech kit later and I've seen that koyo was already tested with Vortech, but I like FB however it does not work with Vortech. Mishimoto was not used with brz AFAIK. I want something that is plug and play but efficient for hot climate. I think gulf spec radiator oem thickness is different in our region, if Koyo don't come with a significant improvement I might need a custom radiator.

[Ro_Ja]

If I were you, I'd stay far away from Shittymoto. Can't go wrong with Koyo though.

[Ross]

Have installed and used the koyo, fits ok, a little work with the ac lines helps. It works well but highest temps I have seen while data logging are in the mid 90's ambient. As well there is a large intercooler in front of it and coolant temps under boost are stable. Hope this helps.

[Alfalasy]

I came across this one: Mishimoto Race Ready Aluminum Performance Radiator

http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-r...-radiator.html

It comes with a two-row dual-pass design. Any opinions?

[No Limit Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja

If I were you, I'd stay far away from Shittymoto. Can't go wrong with Koyo though.

Care to explain why?

[86_Insider]

Plenty of Formula D cars, Pikes Peak cars, Time attack cars etc run Mishimoto products. They are good quality and wont let you down.

I would suggest you use the Koyo radiator with the Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit. That should be more than adequate for your needs and having used both brands, I feel confident suggesting them

[Draco-REX]

I had a Mishimoto in my last RallyX car. Lots more volume kept the temps more stable and it did a really good job. The price was right and install was easy. Are there better radiators out there? Yes. Are there better for the money? That's harder to say, but likely no.

If you're on a tight budget, go for it.

If you want what's best, there are other choices to consider. Personally, I'm going with the Robispec radiator/oil cooler system.

[Ro_Ja]

Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

Care to explain why?

Mishimoto products are designed for the budget-minded people. They are cheaply produced and generally do not last. If you're looking to replace the part often, then Mishimoto is for you.

I've had 3 different friends buy Shittymoto rads and each one of them failed in only a few months of ownership (daily driven and show cars). Two friend switched over to Koyo and ARC, and have had no problems since, but a third friend went and bought a second radiator from Shittymoto only to have that one fail as well. (After a third one was put in, the car was sold, so I have no idea what the status is on that one.)

Also, almost all Mishimoto stuff used on the drift cars in Formula D are Koyo products passed off as Mishimoto (This was several years ago. Not sure about the current state of things, but wouldn't surprise me at all if it was still going on.)