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

Hawk77FT · 07-15-2014, 09:49 PM

Hard to make a decision on what to get! It is winter here now (southern hemisphere), but summer is coming and want to keep the engine as cool as possible. Stock with intake and soon headers!

Very interested to hear your experience and recommendations. So far I see:
- Mishimoto
- Koyorad
- Full Blown with shroud (very tempting)
- Robispec

and maybe others?

Happy to hear your experiences, how much you paid, it was worth the investment, etc...please keep it civilized.

Hawk77FT · 07-16-2014, 11:31 PM

Anyone? no one?

OICU812 · 07-16-2014, 11:46 PM

Will you be doing FI?

Dipstik-sportech · 07-16-2014, 11:50 PM

Fbm

Dustin · 07-16-2014, 11:58 PM

I have FBM radiator with their shroud and SPAL fans. I live in Texas where heat is intense at times. I have the Innovate supercharger and so far have not had any issues with cooling. Quality of the radiator and shroud is excellent. Only complaint is the brackets that hold the coolant overflow tank. It does the job but could be better. Overall though I am very happy with my purchase. Would recommend it to anyone.

cdrazic93 · 07-16-2014, 11:59 PM

Robispec, oil cooler and radiator all in one

Turdinator · 07-17-2014, 12:04 AM

@Hawk77FT did you overheat last summer?

If not i would look into an oil cooler before upgrading the radiator.

andrewFT86 · 07-17-2014, 12:05 AM

For what you plan to have (intake and exhaust upgrades) insulating the headers (ceramic coating and thermal wrap) might be a better path.

Lonewolf · 07-17-2014, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Robispec, oil cooler and radiator all in one

Isn't that guy impossible to reach though?

mike the snake · 07-17-2014, 05:32 AM

Pretty much. Too bad, because his radiator/oil cooler is probably THE best cooling solution for our cars.

It's near impossible to contact Robispec, and many have waited a LONG time for their ordered and paid for parts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Isn't that guy impossible to reach though?

Captain Snooze · 07-17-2014, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdinator

@Hawk77FT did you overheat last summer?

If not i would look into an oil cooler before upgrading the radiator.

This.

Carlitoz3 · 07-17-2014, 08:10 AM

Ive really never seen the point of an aftermarket radiator?

zooki · 07-17-2014, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlitoz3

Ive really never seen the point of an aftermarket radiator?

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.

FR-S Matt · 07-17-2014, 09:24 AM

Went with the Mishimoto, and the hose kit. About to install it this weekend. Quality looks pretty good when seeing it in person. The lifetime warranty is what got me with it and they've been used on many cars for years. I'll be supercharging after this install.

You really can't go wrong with any of the 4 you listed. The Robispec one is probably the tightest fit because of the size and the cooler built in.

07-15-2014, 09:49 PM	#1
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07-16-2014, 11:50 PM	#4
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07-16-2014, 11:58 PM	#5
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have FBM radiator with their shroud and SPAL fans. I live in Texas where heat is intense at times. I have the Innovate supercharger and so far have not had any issues with cooling. Quality of the radiator and shroud is excellent. Only complaint is the brackets that hold the coolant overflow tank. It does the job but could be better. Overall though I am very happy with my purchase. Would recommend it to anyone. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

07-16-2014, 11:59 PM	#6
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andrewFT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: dark grey metallic Toyota 86 MT Location: Philippines Posts: 306 Thanks: 120 Thanked 135 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For what you plan to have (intake and exhaust upgrades) insulating the headers (ceramic coating and thermal wrap) might be a better path. __________________ Brother From Another Mother my GT 86

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