Uprated radiator

[Rob82]

Hi, I'm looking to get an uprated radiator, any recommendations? I'd like to keep my A/C condensor if poss. Cheers

 

[Mazdawho]

I got a mishimoto (not sure on spelling) one and thought it was good quality and fitted well. Not sure about air con but is very similar design to a standard one. Stay clear of the cheap ones as they don’t fit at all.

 

[Rob82]

Sounds about right lol, thanks I'll have a look. Cheers

 

[JoeLanger]

Koyo n flow. Has ilhas a baffle in to make it dual pass. has a bleed nipple and a drain point. Most cheap ones don't have this

 

[fischer]

I have the Koyo N Flow, look at Essex Rotary web site as they were the cheapest a while ago, or give
Them a call Aston is very helpful

 

[JDK]

I used to have a copper Koyo that let you retain all the ancillaries - it's the same as the aluminium ones now.

 

[Rob82]

Cool, thanks guys

 

[bash]

Sorry for the thread hijack but saves starting a new one as my question is linked:

Just picked up a Mishimoto rad but i'm wondering if its going to cool well enough for a half bridge single turbo setup i'm going to run? I'm not planning on going v mount but do have twin oil coolers which should help with engine temp, also gonna use twin fans and evans waterless coolant. Any advice or tips welcome.

Not sure if thicker cores are the way to go? But the mishimoto isnt duel pass and I believe the Koyo ones are, albeit more expensive

 

[JDK]

Sorry for the thread hijack but saves starting a new one as my question is linked:

Just picked up a Mishimoto rad but i'm wondering if its going to cool well enough for a half bridge single turbo setup i'm going to run? I'm not planning on going v mount but do have twin oil coolers which should help with engine temp, also gonna use twin fans and evans waterless coolant. Any advice or tips welcome.

Not sure if thicker cores are the way to go? But the mishimoto isnt duel pass and I believe the Koyo ones are, albeit more expensive

I personally wouldn't use it - I'm not convinced on the quality.
For the sake of saving a few £££ is it worth it?

 

[bash]

I personally wouldn't use it - I'm not convinced on the quality.
For the sake of saving a few £££ is it worth it?

Quality looks pretty good in all honesty I was more concerned whether it would cool enough for a single turbo application. I didn't buy it because it was cheaper than a Koyo etc just figured it would do the job.

 

[Matas Sim]

Koyo for 264£ I dont think you can get it any cheaper then that. Got it myself quality is good and
fits with aircon https://www.sumopower.com/Brands/KOYORAD/KOYORAD-Rad-RX-7-22-i-92-96-KL060644N

 

[JonFD]

+1 on the Koyo, got one on mine and water temp has never gone over 85, even in traffic mid summer..

 

[marcusd666]

Hi Guys how easy was the Koyo to fit is it a direct replacement as stated ????

 

[JDK]

Hi Guys how easy was the Koyo to fit is it a direct replacement as stated ????

The same as replacing it with an OEM item.

 

[jdmr_neil]

Quality looks pretty good in all honesty I was more concerned whether it would cool enough for a single turbo application. I didn't buy it because it was cheaper than a Koyo etc just figured it would do the job.

Mate the mishimoto one will be fine if it's ally. The oem rad cools well enough for a single turbo but it's the outlets were prone to cracking.

My experience of mishimoto is pretty good and the quality looked very good. I however have a 53mm ally ebay special and it's been great for the last 7 years under track use. My one gripe with it as joe pointed out is there is nowhere to bleed it so takes longer to burp out when refilling.

 

[bash]

I went Koyo as well.

 

[JoeLanger]

Hi Guys how easy was the Koyo to fit is it a direct replacement as stated ????

yeah it's exactly the same so just fits, not the 53mm version though, I think its the 48mm one that is direct fit

 

[marcusd666]

Thanks Joe, Yeah I think its time I upgraded I have been thinking about for years as she still has the old plastic one and rubber hoses fitted not bad for 27 years.