rads?

[S15AK]

Hi Guys,

I reckon my 5 year old DB power rad is on its way out, so looking to upgrade it. Recommendations please? I'm thinking Koyo but open what other people have used in the past..

 

[S15AK]

This seem a good deal, I know its shipped from Poland however shipping looks to be included. I could get hit with import fees I know..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mishimoto...0SX-S14-S14a-S15-94-00-SR20DET-/301304319971?

Anyone tried a Mishimoto rad before?


The Koyo is coming out at £230 delivered so might just go with that..

http://www.frsport.com/Koyo-R020369...acing-Radiator-94-02--S14-S15-SR-_p_1729.html

 

[JDM_virgin]

Mishimoto would be my choice as quite a few guys run them. Unless you're track or drifting a big rad is pointless

 

[pegliobaglio]

Koyo is a quality bit of kit ! I have the apex 56mm rad and that is quality too but they stopped making them a while back I believe, can't go wrong with the n flow bud. Would be my choice

 

[phillll]

I'd go Koyo dude!

 

[Cap'n Crash]

I've got the mishimoto three row x-line whatever it's called jobbie. Even last summer on track never saw the temp go above 86℃ on the apexi hand controller. that was without the cowling but with the viscous.

 

[S15AK]

I do track days so its worth the push I think. Anywhere else stock Koyo's other than FRS? SRB power can get them but they are well over 300quid..

The Mishimoter three row is £246 on the SRB site which is pretty decent I think (I wouldn't have to worry about import fees then)

 

[phillll]

Don't Funkypower do Koyo? At work at the moment so can't check!

 

[S15AK]

Yes they do mate thanks, £290 from Funkypower

 

[S15AK]

anyone got a rough idea on what import tax I'd be looking at if I went with FRS? might be worth a gamble...

 

[phillll]

I think import tax is about 5%, then you have to pay 20% VAT.
My guess is it'll cost you about £300 all in from the states.

 

[S15AK]

humm ok cheers, might be worth the chance it gets through. I bought some BC valves and retainers from the states and didn't have to pay anything extra.

 

[phillll]

I'd probably risk it.

The missus bought me a GKtech item from Aus for christmas and got absolutely raped by fees, LOL!

 

[pegliobaglio]

Try matt at injection imports buddy. He always sorta out good prices on stuff like this!
Plus I'm pretty sure he has a container coming over in the next couple of weeks

 

[Chriscooke]

Or matt at limitless imports

I used to run a japspeed rad which was nasty, my koyo rad is beautiful though. I'd buy another in a heartbeat if needed :nod:

 

[S15AK]

OK cheers chaps I've dropped Matt a PM... I was swaying more towards the Misshimotor 3 row, as you get the cap with it. Koyo you have to buy it separately which kind of sucks..

 

[TomK]

Does the mishimoto rad fit like a standard rad? Can you use all original fittings and fixtures including the original fan cowling?

 

[Cap'n Crash]

Yeah the standard cowling fits back on. As its thicker though you need to trim the rad hoses down a bit.

 

[S15AK]

After all the recommendations for the Koyo, I've gone with the Mishimoto as they actually have a UK website so bought it direct from them with free shipping. All in it cost £233 (with cap!)

Cheers for the input guys :thumbs:

 

[phillll]

Decent price, good buy mate.