mishimoto blues

cgb6810 · June 22nd, 2009, 07:52 AM

My 94 GT had been running a little warm occassionally in summer when running the A/C so I thought I would put a decent aftermarket radiator in it. Ive installed 2 mishimoto radiators and both of them have leaked within one week of install. The first I took to a shop and he said both upper tubes leaked and it wouldn't be worth it to repair. The second was only driven about 200 miles before it began to leak. They're pretty much a drop in and Im still using the isolators. The car has a tokico lowering spring/shock kit and does ride rougher then stock. But I wouldn't think it would be rough enough to tear up a radiator.

I don't want to try a 3rd mishimoto. Is there a good aftermarket drop in radiator out there?????

TIA
Chris

nolife · June 22nd, 2009, 09:11 AM

I bought one for about $180 shipped from this place on ebay and it has been going for over a year now with no problems. I see his prices are a little higher now. It was a drop in replacement with the small exception of I had to shave a little rubber off of the top factory supports.

Iownastang · June 22nd, 2009, 06:27 PM

a griffin radiator.. i have on and its a quality piece

88-gt-t-top · June 22nd, 2009, 07:37 PM

I have Flex-A-Lite and have no issues

jessemachone · June 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM

Good info, I was thinking of getting one of these pieces but since you have 2 bad in a row, I won't. Their quality control must be crap.

1slo5.0 · June 22nd, 2009, 07:51 PM

Lol. Where is that spammer now that was pushing this Mishimoto junk.

88-gt-t-top · June 22nd, 2009, 07:57 PM

Radiator comparison: Mishimoto v Fluidune

JBIGBOOTSY · June 22nd, 2009, 08:05 PM

Mushymoutho 3rows, Fluidyne 2rows!!!

JBIGBOOTSY · June 22nd, 2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Iownastang

a griffin radiator.. i have on and its a quality piece

7yrs of street and lots of racing, it froze one winter(water only), endless abuse. Its still running strong.

Iwannagofast · June 22nd, 2009, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

7yrs of street and lots of racing, it froze one winter(water only), endless abuse. Its still running strong.

they are high tho

jessemachone · June 22nd, 2009, 08:57 PM

you get what you pay for ..... usually

1slo5.0 · June 22nd, 2009, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

7yrs of street and lots of racing, it froze one winter(water only), endless abuse. Its still running strong.

Yep, Griffin FTW!

Iownastang · June 22nd, 2009, 10:12 PM

Griffins may be expensive but would you rather buy 4 mishimotos to get one that works or one griffin? they are worth the money

cgb6810 · June 23rd, 2009, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Has anyone heard of Fred Mott radiators?

BurninRubb3r · June 23rd, 2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0

Lol. Where is that spammer now that was pushing this Mishimoto junk.

I still haven't had a problem with any Mishimoto units, and I still dont work for Mishimoto. I wasn't "pushing" anything, I took pictures of two radiators and posted them in a forum.

OP, sorry to hear about your issues. Have you talked to anyone over at Mishimoto about this? Their customer service is top notch...

flattusmaximus78 · June 23rd, 2009, 11:55 AM

Your suggesting that it's better to go through 4 shitty radiators to find the one that works (all mushimoto), instead of buying the one you know works right off the bat?

BurninRubb3r · June 23rd, 2009, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by flattusmaximus78

Your suggesting that it's better to go through 4 shitty radiators to find the one that works (all mushimoto), instead of buying the one you know works right off the bat?

I'm confident that the extreme majority of Mishimotos work right off the bat. The ones that break are the only ones that are posted about, because who really is going to make a thread saying "I bought this part, and it works!"?

I bought Koni shocks, if they had blown, I would have made a "WTF" thread, but they didn't. So I had no need to post to the world that I bought new suspension that works as advertised.

I've never had a problem with a single Mishimoto unit, nor have any of my friends who run them in Hondas, Nissan drift cars, other Mustangs, etc.

cgb6810 · June 24th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Im going with the Griffin. Im keeping this car for a while and was planning engine upgrades in the future. I want a radiator I know will be in it for the long haul.

Anyone know the best place to buy a Griffin??

TIA

88-gt-t-top · June 24th, 2009, 07:30 AM

Summit?

JBIGBOOTSY · June 24th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Griffin Thermal Products 1-26272-X - Griffin Aluminum Pro Series Radiators – SummitRacing.com

this is the one I have. Its 31" and barely fit. Id go with a 29-30" measure your hose diameter too, I didnt do that and had to make an adapter.

June 22nd, 2009, 07:52 AM	#1
cgb6810 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	mishimoto blues My 94 GT had been running a little warm occassionally in summer when running the A/C so I thought I would put a decent aftermarket radiator in it. Ive installed 2 mishimoto radiators and both of them have leaked within one week of install. The first I took to a shop and he said both upper tubes leaked and it wouldn't be worth it to repair. The second was only driven about 200 miles before it began to leak. They're pretty much a drop in and Im still using the isolators. The car has a tokico lowering spring/shock kit and does ride rougher then stock. But I wouldn't think it would be rough enough to tear up a radiator. I don't want to try a 3rd mishimoto. Is there a good aftermarket drop in radiator out there????? TIA Chris

June 22nd, 2009, 09:11 AM	#2
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought one for about $180 shipped from this place on ebay and it has been going for over a year now with no problems. I see his prices are a little higher now. It was a drop in replacement with the small exception of I had to shave a little rubber off of the top factory supports. __________________

June 22nd, 2009, 06:27 PM	#3
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	a griffin radiator.. i have on and its a quality piece __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

June 22nd, 2009, 07:51 PM	#6
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lol. Where is that spammer now that was pushing this Mishimoto junk. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

June 22nd, 2009, 08:05 PM	#8
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mushymoutho 3rows, Fluidyne 2rows!!! __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

June 22nd, 2009, 07:49 PM	#5
jessemachone The Big Spoon 88 5.0 5 Speed Notch <>< never fast enough Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHL -> PHX Posts: 3,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good info, I was thinking of getting one of these pieces but since you have 2 bad in a row, I won't. Their quality control must be crap.

June 22nd, 2009, 08:57 PM	#11
jessemachone The Big Spoon 88 5.0 5 Speed Notch <>< never fast enough Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHL -> PHX Posts: 3,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	you get what you pay for ..... usually

June 22nd, 2009, 10:12 PM	#13
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	Griffins may be expensive but would you rather buy 4 mishimotos to get one that works or one griffin? they are worth the money __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

June 23rd, 2009, 06:38 AM	#14
cgb6810 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info guys. Has anyone heard of Fred Mott radiators?

June 23rd, 2009, 11:55 AM	#16
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Your suggesting that it's better to go through 4 shitty radiators to find the one that works (all mushimoto), instead of buying the one you know works right off the bat? __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

June 24th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#18
cgb6810 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im going with the Griffin. Im keeping this car for a while and was planning engine upgrades in the future. I want a radiator I know will be in it for the long haul. Anyone know the best place to buy a Griffin?? TIA

June 24th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#20
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Griffin Thermal Products 1-26272-X - Griffin Aluminum Pro Series Radiators – SummitRacing.com this is the one I have. Its 31" and barely fit. Id go with a 29-30" measure your hose diameter too, I didnt do that and had to make an adapter. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

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