Mishimoto Radiators - Monaro

[Yanayaya]

I was looking at their alloy radiators and was wondering if anyone had experience with them? Good/Bad/Indifferent?

[Janosh]

When I was in the market for a new radiator several people on here advised against the Mishimoto:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

This was before MonkFish started stocking them so to avoid any potential headaches I ended up with a new OEM one. If Roger now thinks they're ok, then they're probably ok...

[SturdyHSV]

Would be interesting if they're lighter than OEM, although I know you're not going to make a huge difference given they're still going to be full of coolant

[build294]

I fitted one about eight months ago quite easy really. They are 3 core oppose to the oem which is 2 core. Life time guarantee with it too

[Glyn84]

I'd read a lot of stuff about them failing before so never bothered especially with the hassle of getting it from America. They may have a lifetime warranty but that isn't much help when it fails and you're on the M6. I believe they are now much better, and that is probably why Monkfish are selling them. If I needed a new one I'd get it from Monkfish as it isn't that much more than OEM.

[Davep24]

Ordered one at begining of sepAtember, even though it was showing in stock, it wasnt and was advised 4 week wait. I agreed to this as i could use the time to fit some headers. 4 weeks went, contacted mishimoto who advised another 4 week wait.

Yes they have a lifetime warranty but if you have to wait 2 months for a replacement, it may be more hassle than its worth

Cancelled the order and bought an oem one from monkfish which arrived the next day.

[build294]

The oem rad will fail at some point. So for a few quid more why not give an alloy one a chance.

[Mud_]

build294 said:

The oem rad will fail at some point. So for a few quid more why not give an alloy one a chance.

My OE radiator is 10 years old and still going...not that I'm averse to an alloy unit, but the OE option isn't terrible.

[Janosh]

build294 said:

The oem rad will fail at some point. So for a few quid more why not give an alloy one a chance.

The oem ones seem to fail after +/-10 years of service, the mishimoto ones have been reported to fail much much sooner than that

[notransistors]

And speaking of Mishimoto quality...............

My Mishimoto radiator cost me less than $300, because I made a complaint to the company after my 'lifetime' upper radiator hose got me stuck one cold January day. They promptly sent me a large coupon good on any future purchase, as well as the new hose kit.