Radiators...which one? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mike the snake · 07-17-2014, 10:48 AM

I originally had the Robispec with no shroud. Car still ran hot on the dyno, but that may have been due to not bleeding the system properly.

Switched to the Full Blown radiator with Spal fans and shroud, and temps have not moved more than one or 2 degrees regardless of load.

I think the biggest factor is the shroud and fans. It directs the air from the fans and utilizes the entire radiator area.

Luis_GT · 07-17-2014, 11:13 AM

Unless you're going FI there's no point. My car has stock rad, and I track it and haven't had any heating issues... and I live in the tropics where its summer year round...

kombatlion · 07-17-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Unless you're going FI there's no point. My car has stock rad, and I track it and haven't had any heating issues... and I live in the tropics where its summer year round...

So how do you know you dont have any heat issues?

are you running oil temp or water temp gauge?

are you using Torque during those track laps?

Luis_GT · 07-17-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kombatlion

So how do you know you dont have any heat issues?

are you running oil temp or water temp gauge?

are you using Torque during those track laps?

torque, I have a Bluetooth OBD2 plug. On a N/A car you may only need an oil cooler upgrade if you drive the car hard on the track, not a radiator upgrade, which is what OP is talking about. And OP wants to upgrade the cooling system because its gonna be summer, not cause he races, which an even bigger waste of money.

MAPerformance · 07-17-2014, 11:45 AM

I run the Mishimoto and it's been great. Also, their lifetime warranty is a win in my book. Quality seems to be there, and fitment was great.

FR-S Matt · 07-17-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MAPerformance

I run the Mishimoto and it's been great. Also, their lifetime warranty is a win in my book. Quality seems to be there, and fitment was great. FYI, the FullBlown is a Mishimoto unit.

Question since you run this and I'm about to install it. Do these use the OEM spring clips on the hoses currently since the hose kit didn't come with any or is there a better solution to use for clamping?

FullBlown · 07-17-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MAPerformance

I run the Mishimoto and it's been great. Also, their lifetime warranty is a win in my book. Quality seems to be there, and fitment was great. FYI, the FullBlown is a Mishimoto unit, so you will get the same quality.

No its not a mishimoto unit, we designed it ourselves. Our radiator was released before theirs and the mounting locations are different.

MAPerformance · 07-17-2014, 12:25 PM

I stand corrected. Post has been edited. I guess I am just jealous cause we don't have a 10 second FRS

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Originally Posted by FullBlown

No its not a mishimoto unit, we designed it ourselves. Our radiator was released before theirs and the mounting locations are different.

Dipstik-sportech · 07-17-2014, 12:27 PM

Or an 11second one Lol jk

Carlitoz3 · 07-17-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zooki

If you've never increased the power of your vehicle and drive it hard then you probably never would have the need for it. The cooling system is designed for stock parameters. Once you've exceeded those is when this comes into play.

Wouldnt a oil cooler be more than enough?

kombatlion · 07-17-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FullBlown

No its not a mishimoto unit, we designed it ourselves. Our radiator was released before theirs and the mounting locations are different.

Do your radiator is bolt on, no modifications?

FullBlown · 07-17-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kombatlion

Do your radiator is bolt on, no modifications?

No mods, direct bolt on.

cdrazic93 · 07-17-2014, 03:42 PM

How well does the FBM rad work with other kits? In terms of fitment

peri.Laynz · 07-17-2014, 03:52 PM

I have the FBM radiator on my current twin and had a Koyorad on my last twin. I can say I was instantly blown away by the craftsmanship of the FBM radiator. It's big and beautiful. And while you're changing put the radiator I'd recommend swapping out the hoses for some better quality ones. But yeah, FBM all the way for me. 3 times the size of stock (17mm vs. 42mm) and a dual core system is sweeeeeet.

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mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I originally had the Robispec with no shroud. Car still ran hot on the dyno, but that may have been due to not bleeding the system properly. Switched to the Full Blown radiator with Spal fans and shroud, and temps have not moved more than one or 2 degrees regardless of load. I think the biggest factor is the shroud and fans. It directs the air from the fans and utilizes the entire radiator area.

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