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Homer_Simpson · 06-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangudai

I was told the exact opposite by Agency(stock shroud fitting on a Mishimoto rad. i mean).

Well, it fits on mine so take it for what its worth man. If i have time I'll snaps some pictures for you..

drift freaq · 06-28-2009, 11:52 PM

Griffin for me. Used one before on my RB car was 10 degrees cooler running than the Koyo. I will use a Griffin on my VQ setup.

bigOdom1 · 06-29-2009, 01:25 AM

had a koyo since 04 no need to ever change it

kiqs · 06-29-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

a radiator is a radiator... it's not going to net you 10hp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

I understand you're a business man so anyone who doesn't post that mishimotor radiators are the bomb you will have something to say about your warranties.

But my rebuttle is Kia offers damn near lifetime warranties on their cars, how many guys here own a KIA?

Just because you offer a lifetime warranty doesn't mean that you will get my or other peoples business, even if you pay for the radiator if I lose my job or I can return it no charge.

People have personal preferences, and sometimes stick to brand names they know.

I have a no name radiator in my car not ebay, not koyo, not mishmoto, not griffin, or lex whatever. Just a big motherfucking radiator that does the job and fits under my hood.

When it breaks, I will probably have a specialty radiator shop build me a radiator with a built in shroud and fans that mounts to my stock grounding locations so it doesn't bolt to my upper radiator support.

Which I can't currently buy from you, or koyo.

We all have different needs was my point.

Your first point and your second point both go i different directions. the first is like its implying "just get any it doesnt matter" but your second point goes at it in a different approach. and the way mishimoto responded is a valid response to your firsts post.

Homer_Simpson · 07-05-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangudai

I was told the exact opposite by Agency(stock shroud fitting on a Mishimoto rad. i mean).

Here's some pictures as promised. This is an S14 Mishimoto radiator, S14 SR OEM fan shroud, and S13 fan clutch. The OEM AC fans was also mounted.

Absolutely no trimming was involved, although I did have to move the aluminum dryer canister for the AC a few inches up. Luckily there's already a threaded hole at that new position so the move was fairly painless.

I've been beating on this thing for over half a year now with this radiator and in the last couple months in the burning Texas heat with no problem so far.

I honestly don't think that the S13 SR radiator is any different to fit than mine. Please don't give me flak about how my cold pipe is touching the shroud, its a temporary solution.

mishimoto · 07-06-2009, 10:34 AM

^Thanks for posting up those pictures!

azndummie · 10-17-2009, 04:11 AM

Mishimoto definitely has an amazing warranty, this will, in my opinion yield more customers going in their direction. Hopefully this warranty stays true for the life of the company because many bigger companies that have grow from their small business status' have neglected customer services and just worry about making money.

240sxxs · 10-17-2009, 10:51 PM

i would go with koyo.....my friend had problem with mitshimoto before...

Mangudai · 10-21-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homer_Simpson

Here's some pictures as promised. This is an S14 Mishimoto radiator, S14 SR OEM fan shroud, and S13 fan clutch. The OEM AC fans was also mounted.

Absolutely no trimming was involved, although I did have to move the aluminum dryer canister for the AC a few inches up. Luckily there's already a threaded hole at that new position so the move was fairly painless.

I've been beating on this thing for over half a year now with this radiator and in the last couple months in the burning Texas heat with no problem so far.

I honestly don't think that the S13 SR radiator is any different to fit than mine. Please don't give me flak about how my cold pipe is touching the shroud, its a temporary solution.

Forgot to thank you for the pics. Mine fits just like yours except I have to do some trimming to get the hole on the top right to line up with the stock fan shroud but that's probably because of my car. Very happy with the rad so far.

Homer_Simpson · 10-21-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangudai

Forgot to thank you for the pics. Mine fits just like yours except I have to do some trimming to get the hole on the top right to line up with the stock fan shroud but that's probably because of my car. Very happy with the rad so far.

glad I can help.

ST(I)mpreza · 01-05-2012, 05:08 AM

I ran a Koyo on my s14 w/ s13 redtop-T28 and it always ran cool and nice, now I got a KA-T and Im in the market for one again, im gonna give mishimoto a shot...

SLiDe_WaYz · 01-05-2012, 06:09 AM

Get a Koyo, I had a mishimoto and had nothing but problems, yes they warrantied it but all 3 times it came with dents, holes, dings from shipping and leaked.

I'm using a ISIS now with there E fans and fan shroud now. Works great for me.

*DallasTXjdm* · 01-05-2012, 06:51 AM

I have a Koyo on my S14 and it works like a champ. No fitment or leak issues.

3411 · 01-13-2012, 08:14 PM

just picked up a used koyo today looking foward to it didnt know a bout mishimotos policys tho its deff an option for my z32 now

Pinggg · 01-14-2012, 08:17 PM

koyo! end of story.

::Pedobear:: · 01-19-2012, 08:33 AM

Both are solid pieces but customer service wins this one. Mishimoto!

str84dapokie · 01-28-2012, 10:13 PM

random addition... be sure to keep the receipt for the mishimoto rad cus they will not repair or replace under warranty unless you have it... i learned the hard way

i'm going with a koyo for my next one...
but the mishimoto held up good i guess (rb20 w/ 300hp)

i ran a koyo in my stock s14 with just water and it ran great

Jersthecool · 01-29-2012, 10:30 PM

Picked up a mishimoto from enjuku a couple weeks ago I'm gonna install it once my engine is back in but the build quality seems great. I've heard many good things about mishimoto and koyo so I just decided to get the cheaper option.

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06-29-2009, 01:25 AM	#63
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 28 Posts: 1,821 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	had a koyo since 04 no need to ever change it __________________ my car domain that good review thread

07-06-2009, 10:34 AM	#66
mishimoto Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 303 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks for posting up those pictures! __________________ Aluminum Radiator Mishimoto Automotive -Push The Limits- Drifters, we love you Click

10-17-2009, 04:11 AM	#67
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Mishimoto definitely has an amazing warranty, this will, in my opinion yield more customers going in their direction. Hopefully this warranty stays true for the life of the company because many bigger companies that have grow from their small business status' have neglected customer services and just worry about making money. __________________

10-17-2009, 10:51 PM	#68
240sxxs Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: o were Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would go with koyo.....my friend had problem with mitshimoto before... __________________ The pretty one Arn't free and the free one Arn't pretty

01-05-2012, 05:08 AM	#71
ST(I)mpreza Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I ran a Koyo on my s14 w/ s13 redtop-T28 and it always ran cool and nice, now I got a KA-T and Im in the market for one again, im gonna give mishimoto a shot...

01-05-2012, 06:09 AM	#72
SLiDe_WaYz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Age: 22 Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Get a Koyo, I had a mishimoto and had nothing but problems, yes they warrantied it but all 3 times it came with dents, holes, dings from shipping and leaked. I'm using a ISIS now with there E fans and fan shroud now. Works great for me. __________________

01-05-2012, 06:51 AM	#73
DallasTXjdm Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	I have a Koyo on my S14 and it works like a champ. No fitment or leak issues.

01-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#74
3411 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just picked up a used koyo today looking foward to it didnt know a bout mishimotos policys tho its deff an option for my z32 now

01-14-2012, 08:17 PM	#75
Pinggg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	koyo! end of story.

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01-19-2012, 08:33 AM	#76
::Pedobear:: Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery County Age: 27 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both are solid pieces but customer service wins this one. Mishimoto!

01-28-2012, 10:13 PM	#77
str84dapokie Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: right here Age: 28 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	random addition... be sure to keep the receipt for the mishimoto rad cus they will not repair or replace under warranty unless you have it... i learned the hard way i'm going with a koyo for my next one... but the mishimoto held up good i guess (rb20 w/ 300hp) i ran a koyo in my stock s14 with just water and it ran great __________________ www.iDigsThat.com ....Check it out....

01-29-2012, 10:30 PM	#78
Jersthecool Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Picked up a mishimoto from enjuku a couple weeks ago I'm gonna install it once my engine is back in but the build quality seems great. I've heard many good things about mishimoto and koyo so I just decided to get the cheaper option.

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