I'm looking to upgrade my stock radiator to an aftermarket one. The stocker is just fine for daily driving, but on the track I always see temps hit and level off at ~220 deg. F by about 10 minutes into a session.

So...can anyone comment or provide experience with the following radiators:

Ford Racing ($560)
AFCO ($540)
Fluidyne ($510)
LFP ($420)
Mishimoto ($250)

Pretty big price spread between them all, even though they are all alum/brass construction.

 

I have the Fluidyne. Fit, welds, and finish are perfect.





Fluidyne vs Stock

 

That's Purdy

Bill do the fans and everything all bolt right up no modifying at all?

I have heard good things about the Mishimoto brand but I myself would prefer to spend the extra cash to buy American Made, yes even if the price is double.

 

Very nice! Thanks, Bill.

 

I just bought a Mishimoto for $170, not $250 and mishimoto's radiator hoses for $80

 

Complete bolt-in, no mod required.. at least on the Fluidyne, dunno about the others.

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Thanks!

 

Plus 1 on the Fluidyne I've been very happy with this mod I also changed my thermostat to 160 degree.



Jed

 

I have the Mishimoto radiator put it in a few months ago No problems or issues with temps,Actually scared me at first a cool morning I left the heat on and looked down at the gauge and was reading lower than usual turned the temp control to off Temp went back up to normal.Only problem I have is I have a WMSracing CAI with Ram Air and it completely covers the radiator,can't see it at all.

 

Where?

For the Mishimoto users, how was the fitment and the overall quality? Any pics?

 

PM sent

Picture would be great! I'll be posting mine when I receive it (as well as the hoses).

 

One more question.

Do you guys know if these radiators have the internal cooler for us Auto Trans guys?