what different between koyo and mishimoto
Nov 14, 2008, 12:13 AM
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what different between koyo and mishimoto
hey guys, does anyone have experience about koyo radiator and mishimoto radiator
any different about working ? or which one is last longer and which one has better quality. i got my radiator leaking. so i'm looking to get one but i'm not sure which one is better because koyo is more expensive like 150$ more .
if anyone know which one is better or they are working the same please share your experience
thanks a lot guys need help
any different about working ? or which one is last longer and which one has better quality. i got my radiator leaking. so i'm looking to get one but i'm not sure which one is better because koyo is more expensive like 150$ more .
if anyone know which one is better or they are working the same please share your experience
thanks a lot guys need help
Nov 14, 2008, 10:35 AM
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from what i hear i could be wrong lol dont qoute me. I heard koyo you have to modify alittle to get it to fit. While mishimoto you dont. Factory fit. I got my radiator leaking when i tried to replace my hoses lol. Just got evo lol. So instead of getting some jb and trying to do a patch job im gonna buy anew mishimoto next week and install it. Evom did a review on it and said it was sweet for the money got me a deal on it 242 shipped so im gonna take it order it and install.
Nov 14, 2008, 11:27 AM
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from what i hear i could be wrong lol dont qoute me. I heard koyo you have to modify alittle to get it to fit. While mishimoto you dont. Factory fit. I got my radiator leaking when i tried to replace my hoses lol. Just got evo lol. So instead of getting some jb and trying to do a patch job im gonna buy anew mishimoto next week and install it. Evom did a review on it and said it was sweet for the money got me a deal on it 242 shipped so im gonna take it order it and install.
it is a true bolt in item and works very well. Holds more water and cools better.
I have seen both these rads and TBH, you can't compare a koyo to Misimoto.
Just by looking at the welding of the 2 you can make up your mind.
I personaly think that the build quality is not even close between the 2.
Misimoto is cheap rip off, yes it works but don't compare it to a KOYO.
heard the saying ..."you get what you pay for"
KOYO, PWR, CBRD rad and ARC are all very good pieces.
Nov 14, 2008, 11:42 AM
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Yep all great radiators. I have the Mishimoto on my other car and the weld quality is every bit as good as Koyo which i had on a previous car. Mishimoto is priced much better though and comes with the cap. It dropped right in and everything fit perfectly by the way including the stock fans. It's a win win.
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Nov 14, 2008, 12:14 PM
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Yep all great radiators. I have the Mishimoto on my other car and the weld quality is every bit as good as Koyo which i had on a previous car. Mishimoto is priced much better though and comes with the cap. It dropped right in and everything fit perfectly by the way including the stock fans. It's a win win.
the Mish looked crap in comparison.
and also the KOYO is thicker.
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Nov 14, 2008, 11:15 PM
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from what i hear i could be wrong lol dont qoute me. I heard koyo you have to modify alittle to get it to fit. While mishimoto you dont. Factory fit. I got my radiator leaking when i tried to replace my hoses lol. Just got evo lol. So instead of getting some jb and trying to do a patch job im gonna buy anew mishimoto next week and install it. Evom did a review on it and said it was sweet for the money got me a deal on it 242 shipped so im gonna take it order it and install.
The Koyo bolts right in.
Nov 15, 2008, 12:17 AM
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I've had Koyos in 2 cars now and fitment and construction quality is top notch. In my Evo rally/hillclimb car, the Koyo bolted right in, holds more water, and withstood running full bore for 12 minutes up the side of a mountain! 
Dave
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Nov 15, 2008, 06:18 AM
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ours is also a direct bolt-in.... 1.5" and 1.25" cores....
although the 1.25" works in every situation some people just want a larger core....
Im sorry, ours is not comparable to the "lesser" expensive models out there...
koyos are nice however.
cb
although the 1.25" works in every situation some people just want a larger core....
Im sorry, ours is not comparable to the "lesser" expensive models out there...
koyos are nice however.
cb