Koyo radiator
07-20-2010, 11:08 AM
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Koyo radiator
Whats better a koyo or mishimoto ? Also partsgeek.com has koyo for under $200.. Has anyone ever bought from them ? Casue i see in my area they running for like mid $300.
07-20-2010, 11:16 AM
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I can't speak from personal experience but the general consensus from all the threads I've read is that the stock radiator is better than either of those. If you want to upgrade your radiator get a Griffin unit from BHR or a Ron Davis one from Mazmart.
07-21-2010, 07:10 PM
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So i ended up getting a mishimoto.. At this performance shop around my way called japtrix.. See how it goes once i really take it for a ride.. But my radiator symbol still keeps on popping up.. Wondr if my sensor is dirty ? Not over heating or anything.. Also have my ( t.p.s ) flashing no air leaks on tires just got all new tires on saturday..
07-21-2010, 07:17 PM
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So i ended up getting a mishimoto.. At this performance shop around my way called japtrix.. See how it goes once i really take it for a ride.. But my radiator symbol still keeps on popping up.. Wondr if my sensor is dirty ? Not over heating or anything.. Also have my ( t.p.s ) flashing no air leaks on tires just got all new tires on saturday..
07-22-2010, 08:18 AM
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im just gonna do like everyone else and unplug it... The bottle is fine. No leaks anywhere... But i sure could have a drink of crown royal...
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Many people treat Koyo V series rad as "cools better than stock" replacement, which is wrong. V series is intended for "OE replacement" only.
As their "up to 30% better cooling than stock" its just their company's slogan, it doesnt mean everything they sell is 30% better than stock.
I personally never had a problem with Koyo V-Series radiator, I replaced it simply because I wanna try new stuff. and many people failed to remove/reinstall the foam piece to cover the side of the radiator, which results in crappy cooling.
BHR/Griffin and Mazmart/RonDavis are both good stuff.
Im using Knight Sports Radiator now made by Koyo, at 53mm, its the biggest Radiator for this car. (I don't think anybody here will like the price though)
As their "up to 30% better cooling than stock" its just their company's slogan, it doesnt mean everything they sell is 30% better than stock.
I personally never had a problem with Koyo V-Series radiator, I replaced it simply because I wanna try new stuff. and many people failed to remove/reinstall the foam piece to cover the side of the radiator, which results in crappy cooling.
BHR/Griffin and Mazmart/RonDavis are both good stuff.
Im using Knight Sports Radiator now made by Koyo, at 53mm, its the biggest Radiator for this car. (I don't think anybody here will like the price though)
05-29-2016, 08:46 AM
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If yours is failing or has failed, and you want to ditch the plastic bits to make sure it never happens again, the Koyo makes some sense, although an OEM style radiator only costs around $90 and should last another 10 years.
For my money, if I were replacing it anyway, I would buy a radiator with a thicker core for better cooling. I have a Koyo HH Series 48mm and like it. It has dropped my average track temp by about 10 degrees, and gives me faster recovery times.
05-29-2016, 11:10 AM
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It depends on your goals. If your OEM radiator is still good, just keep it. The standard Koyo has the same performance characteristics, but may actually perform to a lower standard, because it doesn't have the foam attachments. (You have to make them yourself.)
If yours is failing or has failed, and you want to ditch the plastic bits to make sure it never happens again, the Koyo makes some sense, although an OEM style radiator only costs around $90 and should last another 10 years.
For my money, if I were replacing it anyway, I would buy a radiator with a thicker core for better cooling. I have a Koyo HH Series 48mm and like it. It has dropped my average track temp by about 10 degrees, and gives me faster recovery times.
If yours is failing or has failed, and you want to ditch the plastic bits to make sure it never happens again, the Koyo makes some sense, although an OEM style radiator only costs around $90 and should last another 10 years.
For my money, if I were replacing it anyway, I would buy a radiator with a thicker core for better cooling. I have a Koyo HH Series 48mm and like it. It has dropped my average track temp by about 10 degrees, and gives me faster recovery times.
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