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My Rant with Mishimoto Radiators *They Suck*

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SRT Handz

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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

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That sucks dude, at least you got it fixed though
 

95Vert383AOD

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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

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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

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OEM parts > Import-named aftermarket ones...
 

96SCstang

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my fluidyne radiator is top quality and looks awesome
 
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08GTStang

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The name says it all I think nuff said.
 

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There are some oem parts that owns all.
 

LaserSVT

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Ya know what else sux?
 
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bakos24

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LaserSVT said:
Ya know what else sux?
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opcorn:
 

SRT Handz

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LaserSVT said:
Ya know what else sux?
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350z Wheels on Cobras?
 

LaserSVT

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SRT Handz said:
350z Wheels on Cobras?
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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




Ordinary
View attachment 264751
 

RedDaemon

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bakos24 said:
opcorn:
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+1. this will get good. i know it opcorn:
 

BlownFiveLiter

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Play nice.
 

oxfordgt

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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.
 

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I think Lazer SVT ment

Extraordinary


Ordinary


LOL sorry couldn't resist
 

SVT32VDOHC

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lol ^
 

02nightmaregt

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

LaserSVT

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oxfordgt said:
I think Lazer SVT ment

Extraordinary


Ordinary


LOL sorry couldn't resist
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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

I tripped & fell down and cut myself & got blood
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LaserSVT said:
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
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Get some real mods and stop being cheap.

Whipple or go home lol

"Coolant Tank Looks Go and Goves me 10HP"

...Yeah right
 
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