My Rant with Mishimoto Radiators *They Suck*

[SRT Handz]

Some of you may know a few months back, i am installed a Mishimoto Radiator in my SN95....ever since then it has given me hell.

about 2 weeks after the install i noticed coolant was leaking. It was leaking where the core rows meet the sides of the radiator. So i took it to get fixed.

The dude fixed it after he said it was a PITA.

Installed it the car and drove it for a week, it held but the leak came back.

Got it fixed again for free, and re installed it.

4 weeks later i get more leaks, same places where the rows meet the sides.

I get it fixed a 3rd time for free and re-installed.

3 weeks later, another leak. I Just got tired of the damn Mishimoto Radiator wasting my time.

I discovered that the reason it leaks is because it fits in the car SO tight that when the chassis flexs, it causes the rad to flex which causes leaks.

I just got flippin tired of dealing with the issue so i just picked up a 03/04 Cobra rad off a buddy and put it in 3 weeks ago with zero problem so far. The Termi radiator is superior to the Mishimoto Radiator because it uses a steel frame with the mounting points on the steel frame that it takes all the flex

OEM 03/04 Cobra Radiator>Mishimoto Radiator

TEH END

 

[02nightmaregt]

That sucks dude, at least you got it fixed though

 

[95Vert383AOD]

I got a 1 month old Mishimoto if you want!!! It leaked i removed and bought another. I was thinking of fixing it to sell but im not that evil.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

That's because the 03/04 Cobra radiator is prolly assembled in Mexico along with all of Ford's parts and the Mishimototototo radiator is prolly a product of China. I had a custom radiator made at a local rad shops for my 96. It's been in there for 5 years. It's all aluminum with welded seams everywhere. My car runs cool as can be and has held up great. I try and get a refund...tell them their parts are inferior.

 

[BurningRubber]

OEM parts > Import-named aftermarket ones...

 

[96SCstang]

my fluidyne radiator is top quality and looks awesome

 

[08GTStang]

The name says it all I think nuff said.

 

[281CI96Coupe]

There are some oem parts that owns all.

 

[LaserSVT]

Ya know what else sux?

 

[bakos24]

Ya know what else sux?

opcorn:

 

[SRT Handz]

Ya know what else sux?

350z Wheels on Cobras?

 

[LaserSVT]

350z Wheels on Cobras?

No, the answer we were looking for was "Deez nuts", "Deez nutz" Thanks for playing though, we have a lovely parting gift for you.
*hands SRT bakos*


Extraordinary

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[RedDaemon]

opcorn:

+1. this will get good. i know it opcorn:

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Play nice.

 

[oxfordgt]

I have a mishimoto radiator in my car. It leaked so I called them and they sent me a new one for free. Since I had already modified the first one to fit with my set up I decided to try to seal it. It sealed right up and not a single problem yet. Then I sold the new one they sent me and got all my money back.

I would buy another radiator from them for another car if needed, great company and stand behind their product.

 

[oxfordgt]

I think Lazer SVT ment

Extraordinary

Ordinary

LOL sorry couldn't resist

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

lol ^

 

[02nightmaregt]

Oh chit thats funny. Like i said 2v>4v

 

[LaserSVT]

I think Lazer SVT ment

Extraordinary

Ordinary

LOL sorry couldn't resist

No, I said what I ment. And my engine bay is in a building process. New coolant tank on order, new CC plates about to go in. New coil covers about to be ordered and soon to have a Whipple sitting on top and all sonic blue billetflow pullies

 

[SRT Handz]

No, I said what I ment. And my engine bay is in a building process. New coolant tank on order, new CC plates about to go in. New coil covers about to be ordered and soon to have a Whipple sitting on top and all sonic blue billetflow pullies

Get some real mods and stop being cheap.

Whipple or go home lol

"Coolant Tank Looks Go and Goves me 10HP"

...Yeah right