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Engine radiator VALEO or MISHIMOTO
Later I came across a deal for a Mishimoto radiator and had that installed. I’ve had no issues with my Mishimoto, and I bought it before seeing most recommending the Koyo Radiator over Mishimoto.
Pros: no issues
Vehicle:
Mazda
In my particular situation I went with the Mishimoto radiator. Idk why it gets so much flak. Had no issues with install and it has been great. Now I use my 8 for autox so I needed the extra cooling. I can say that last weeks event it was 89 degrees out and even after a 2 hour drive and fielding for 4 mins to make my run; my ect was 200.
Pros: no install issues, great performance, extra cooling
Vehicle:
Mazda
My NA 1.4 OE failed (long time ago) because of aluminium tubing corrosion (brine). So replacement Valeo got paint treatment . So far 100k km without problems.
Pros: 100k km without problems
Cons: aluminium tubing corrosion
Mileage: 100000 km
I would bite the bullet and buy a Mishimoto all aluminum radiator that is literally plug and play, its way better than stock and there's no plastic to crack.
Pros: better than stock, no plastic to crack, plug and play
Vehicle:
BMW
I have Mishimoto radiators in both my Miata and E36 and I haven’t had a single issue with either one.
Pros: no issues
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mishimoto is okay but it's fucking massive and requires more disassembly of the front end of the car to stuff it in there.
Pros: acceptable performance
Cons: massive size, difficult installation
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
I put a Mishimoto rad in the R53 on the same terms as you @whalemingo - and only learned of Mishi's QC decline after I put it in the car. So far, it's been just fine.
Pros: so far, it's fine
Cons: QC decline
Vehicle:
MINI
I bought a mishi three weeks ago, it arrived a week later, leaking. Two weeks later, mishi gave me a new one for free. Guess what.. it’s leaking too, from the welds at the neck. I gave up and had my buddy seal it up good
Pros: free replacement
Cons: leaking, poor welds, multiple failures
I just got a Mishimoto radiator for my V35 couoe, it doesn't fit for shit.
Cons: poor fitment
Vehicle:
Infiniti
I despise those mishi radiators they take up too much space. Makes it hard to do anything on the front of the engine without ripping it out.
Cons: takes up too much space, hard to work on engine
Vehicle:
Subaru
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