Koyo V1949 VS Mishimoto Dual Core radiator

[ErikTande]

I found a good deal on both. Which one is going to cool better? My car runs at about 205-210, so I'm hoping a new aluminum radiator will help that.


Thanks!


http://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=21637&cat=935&page=1

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http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/koyo_dsm.htm

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[TsiTuner]

I run a mishimoto. I cant speak on the Koyo but im satisified. It does the job even with just one fan for the radiator and no fan for the a/c. Honestly i think either one would do the trick.

 

[codym]

Both will serve their purpose, but I'd say the Mishomoto.

Had one on my 2g and it was literally a 20 minute job, so easy to install, and I noticed better cooling immediately. I'll be using a Mishomoto on my 1g.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

I ran the koyo before i out a hole in it with turbo vband but other the. That i was very satisfied.

I now run STM'S koyo half rad. Well about to run it. Car is in hibernation til spring peeks out

 

[miliman13]

Is it me, but 205-210 seems normal for operating temp

Any who, i was around 216-218 normally, i went with some no name, amazon 1g aluminum radiator and i used 2 pushers one puller with a fan shroud/sheet metal cover to protect the radiator from engine/ehaust heat.
And i used thermal wrap + my own custom shitty sheet metal heat shield and i sit around 190-203 now.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Its just you The stock tstat is 180* so it starts to open at 180, the car ahould regulate at 200 flat give or take. 216 is way too high. The ecu pulls timing above 210 i believe.


190-203 sounds more normal.

 

[Talon96fwd]

Mishimoto over here no complaints

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Honestly either one will work.

 

[ErikTande]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Sounds like I can't go wrong either way. Now I have another question. I can get the Mishimoto Dual core for $100 (used) or the Koyo with 2 slim fans for $200 (used).

Now which one do you pick?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

I dunno it's up to you, are they good fans?

 

[codym]

If the used core is in good condition with no bent fins, than that's not a bad price for either one.
Be sure to check for pinholes.

 

[Mishimoto]

OP, we would prefer you buy new rather than used. We won't get into which is better but I think a good portion of this forum already knows.

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[Kapok6]

205-210 is perfect. If you are buying a new rad base don those temps, you are wasting your money.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

OP, we would prefer you buy new rather than used. We won't get into which is better but I think a good portion of this forum already knows.

Let me know if you have any questions!

You WOULD want him to buy new

 

[ErikTande]

205-210 is perfect. If you are buying a new rad base don those temps, you are wasting your money.

I forgot to mention that's my temp in winter in colorado when it's 40 degrees outside. I don't have exact numbers for summer, but it was way hotter than 210. (I just got link a few months ago, so I don't have exact numbers). The temp guage is quite a bit higher in summer though. I want to do some preventative measures to keep things cool.

 

[ErikTande]

OP, we would prefer you buy new rather than used. We won't get into which is better but I think a good portion of this forum already knows.

Let me know if you have any questions!

I appreciate your response! I'm going to go with the Mishimoto because I want the dual core. If you want to hook me up with some deals on a new core, send me a pm, email or text. Erik Tande 720-402-5933

You can check out my build thread here:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/dsm...0-gsx-daily-driver-build-restore-400-whp.html


Otherwise, I'm going to have to go used to keep in my budget.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Fyi i thibj koyo has tripple core it's thicjer then mishimoto

Edit: nvm it's also dual

 

[ErikTande]

Fyi koyo has tripple core it's thicjer then mishimoto

Wait, the Koyo V1949 is a triple core? I couldn't find that info anywhere, maybe I'll go with that one then....

 

[Kapok6]

I forgot to mention that's my temp in winter in colorado when it's 40 degrees outside. I don't have exact numbers for summer, but it was way hotter than 210. (I just got link a few months ago, so I don't have exact numbers). The temp guage is quite a bit higher in summer though. I want to do some preventative measures to keep things cool.

above 216 is where I start to pay attention. above 220 and I start looking for issues in the cooling system/hg.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Wait, the Koyo V1949 is a triple core? I couldn't find that info anywhere, maybe I'll go with that one then....

Wait i might be wrong now i can't find it. mine was thick as hell though.

Looks like i was wrong koyo is also dual.

Sorry about that

 

[turbotalon1g]

I have a triple core Mishimoto that I'm no longer using.

I had 0 issues with that in 95* heat.

 

[WES_393]

My only advice would be to mount your stock fans on the new radiator. It might take some modification (there's a write-up on here somewhere), but most slim fans are a downgrade over stock.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Or get a flex a lite fan

 

[Pipnorcali]

Ive been running koyos in my cars for the last 10 yrs never had a problem.206 is when the ecu pulls timing I like to run 195-203

 

[DSM_GSX01]

I run with the koyo on my 2g. It does run great. It runs about 190-200 if that i say. I dont have gauge though. It is a triple core so if you have any more questions i will do my best to answer.