2G Mishimoto radiators fitment

[EVLGSX]

Hey guys-

Looking for some feedback on the fitment of these units in a 2g. Id also like to know if the 3 row is worth the space it takes up over the two row and if it will fit reasonably with their slim fan/shroud set and allow the FP green/red setups. Thanks!!

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

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

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

 

[Boomdeeze]

I've run the dual core Mishimoto's in several different setups, never had a problem. I currently run the dual core with a main Spal puller and a pusher on the drivers side, no cooling problems. By some quality fans and you will be good to go.

 

[EVLGSX]

Yeah I think the dual core is the way I will end up going......The 3 row is a little less than a 1/2'' more but every bit of the space counts in that area..... especially if an external gate comes into the setup

 

[red_devil]

Fans are more important to radiators really. So if you want to run an AM rad then stay with the cheaper and thinner option and spend the money on the fans.

 

[EVLGSX]

My plan was to use the PNP fans from Mishimoto with whichever I go with, are you saying the 3 row has been used with no fans? Mine is a street setup.

 

[red_devil]

No I'm saying too many spend the money on the radiator and cheap out on the fans. Do the opposite. I run the 2 row with a stock ac fan and a spal pusher. Can handle Florida heat with AC. Only after some ducting though.

 

[EVLGSX]

Id be interested in what you do for ducting if you dont mind sharing

 

[red_devil]

This is a good thread
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/fmic-ducting.245981/

Just try to stop air from going around your FMIC, and force it through and over it instead. Extending a lip below your FMiC will help grab air going underneath the car also.

 

[miliman13]

Realistically spal fans alone will more than any overly thick radiator regardless of brand.

And duct work.

No point in going thick when you need thicker fans to compensate .
Just to end up not having the room or melting things cramed up againts the exhaust.

 

[EVLGSX]

Thx for the link. I trimmed my bumper very carefully to leave no more than 1mm between it and the IC all the way around but didnt plan on adding anything to it......hopefully its enough for those brutal summer days with th A/C in traffic

 

[EVLGSX]

Agree......think I will do the 2 row.......for once the better option actually costs less

 

[slowwhite]

I run the 3 row. With 1 stock A/C.

It dropped my temps like 10-15 degrees if I remember correctly. But it's still not good enough (sits at 196-203) most of the time.
I keep telling myself I'm going to start duct work and pusher fans. But life keeps happening and money goes elsewhere.

The most noticeable change happened though when I modified my stock fan shroud to sit flush against the radiator. Basically just enlarge the holes so they go over the mishimoto fab mounts.
I tried using weather stripping at first but it wouldn't stay, as it took 3 layers to fill the gap.