Aluminum radiators

JTG87 · December 31st, 2011, 06:08 PM

My stock one took a dump and I want to see what everyone is running in there cars. My car is stock for now but I will be getting a forged bottom, possible blower cams and running a supercharger setup. Looking to build the car to be around 5 to 550. What will fit my needs? I seen AM has a Mishimoto is that any good? Thanks

Cabikejumper · December 31st, 2011, 07:38 PM

I've read mishimoto isn't good on these cars.

Had one on my wrx and it was great.

Serlin · December 31st, 2011, 07:38 PM

Mishimoto should work fine.
Many guys run them. They have had some issues, but I think they've been worked out.

Its on my short list of future mods as well.

JTG87 · January 1st, 2012, 02:50 AM

Do you recall the issues people have had?

cliffyk · January 1st, 2012, 09:35 AM

The stock radiator has plenty of cooling capacity, lasted 12+ years, and you can get a new one with a 24-month warranty from RockAuto for $92...

JTG87 · January 1st, 2012, 12:09 PM

How much power are the stock ones rated for?

cliffyk · January 1st, 2012, 12:48 PM

It's not "rated" at all that I am aware, however it's the same radiator used in the '03/'04 Cobra so it's good to 390fwHP that we know of; and as car manufacturers tend to be conservative in things like cooling--which raises warranty costs if not done right--I suspect it could shed a lot more heat than that.

Also, when you do build that engine buying another radiator will be a very small part of the bill, and you can sell the "like new" OEM replacement for $45 to $50 (maybe more) on eBay or Craigslist and have the total net cost of your immediate need be $50 or so...

JTG87 · January 1st, 2012, 02:54 PM

So the stock radiator will be fine for my goals?

cliffyk · January 1st, 2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by JTG87

So the stock radiator will be fine for my goals?

I guess the first question needs to be is this a care you drive regularly or a project car?

If you do drive it regularly then when do you anticipate starting the build process you describe--within weeks, months, next year or is it just something you are thinking about?

If it's years/maybe never, and since $95 dollars is peanuts compared to the cost of building a 600-650 fwHP (500-550 rwHP) engine, then I would just get the car running for now with an OEM replacement radiator...

JTG87 · January 1st, 2012, 03:21 PM

The car isn't a daily driver. I may drive it once a week if I want too. Money isn't a issue regardless but if there is a better radiator than the stock one that I can upgrade to now then I would like to do it. If the stock one is good enough for my plans ill run it

MATT02GT · January 1st, 2012, 04:09 PM

Ive been running 400+hp for years, with plenty of autox and drag racing and my temp gauge has never ran higher than normal. The stock radiator works just fine, but a big ol aluminum one sure does look nice.

JTG87 · January 1st, 2012, 04:22 PM

Sounds good I went ahead and ordered a oem thanks for the input.

December 31st, 2011, 06:08 PM	#1
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aluminum radiators My stock one took a dump and I want to see what everyone is running in there cars. My car is stock for now but I will be getting a forged bottom, possible blower cams and running a supercharger setup. Looking to build the car to be around 5 to 550. What will fit my needs? I seen AM has a Mishimoto is that any good? Thanks

December 31st, 2011, 07:38 PM	#3
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	Mishimoto should work fine. Many guys run them. They have had some issues, but I think they've been worked out. Its on my short list of future mods as well. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

January 1st, 2012, 09:35 AM	#5
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,803 iTrader: 1 reviews	The stock radiator has plenty of cooling capacity, lasted 12+ years, and you can get a new one with a 24-month warranty from RockAuto for $92... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 1st, 2012, 12:48 PM	#7
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,803 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's not "rated" at all that I am aware, however it's the same radiator used in the '03/'04 Cobra so it's good to 390fwHP that we know of; and as car manufacturers tend to be conservative in things like cooling--which raises warranty costs if not done right--I suspect it could shed a lot more heat than that. Also, when you do build that engine buying another radiator will be a very small part of the bill, and you can sell the "like new" OEM replacement for $45 to $50 (maybe more) on eBay or Craigslist and have the total net cost of your immediate need be $50 or so... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 1st, 2012, 04:09 PM	#11
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ive been running 400+hp for years, with plenty of autox and drag racing and my temp gauge has never ran higher than normal. The stock radiator works just fine, but a big ol aluminum one sure does look nice. __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

January 1st, 2012, 02:50 AM	#4
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you recall the issues people have had?

January 1st, 2012, 12:09 PM	#6
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much power are the stock ones rated for?

January 1st, 2012, 02:54 PM	#8
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	So the stock radiator will be fine for my goals?

January 1st, 2012, 03:21 PM	#10
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	The car isn't a daily driver. I may drive it once a week if I want too. Money isn't a issue regardless but if there is a better radiator than the stock one that I can upgrade to now then I would like to do it. If the stock one is good enough for my plans ill run it

January 1st, 2012, 04:22 PM	#12
JTG87 Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds good I went ahead and ordered a oem thanks for the input.

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