best radiator setup?

[ba#97]

i've read some bad reviews on mishimoto radiators...what would be a good setup to go with? need to keep her cool at the track...I'm planning on pulling all the a/c out at some point not that that would make a difference with a radiator other than maybe some more room?

 

[Slykin]

I always hear that the best is just stock unless you can foot the 5-700 for a Mr. Cool radiator. Otherwise there's nothing very reliable out there for a reasonable price that bolts in with no issues. I think there is a generic SummitRacing radiator you can get that fits pretty close for cheap, and is reliable, albeit your mounts require a bit of modification. You can get better fans though lol.

Edit: My mishimoto worked GREAT for the year it worked... that's the catch though. It only lasted a year.

 

[the.greg]

Ive had a mishimoto for a little over a year with no issues, plus the year it was on the car before I owned the car. But I've heard lots of negative reviews so idk if I would recommend one or not.

Have you tried something simple like a 170 degree thermostat and some water wetter? That might help, but it really depends how hard you are pushing it I guess?

 

[Slykin]

Ive had a mishimoto for a little over a year with no issues, plus the year it was on the car before I owned the car. But I've heard lots of negative reviews so idk if I would recommend one or not.

Have you tried something simple like a 170 degree thermostat and some water wetter? That might help, but it really depends how hard you are pushing it I guess?

Supposedly Mishimoto modified their radiator mounts to allow for more flex before twisting the radiator.. maybe they're good now? I'd love to have one if they are good, but I just have trouble spending $200 on something that may or may not last. So, yeah, i'm with you on that. It's a crapshoot.

 

[ba#97]

yeah I haven't had any heating issues yet persay but that being said I've only autocrossed this car so far...so when I start to open track it I'm not sure how the results will turn out. I might switch up the thermostat first and go from there. I'm reading that be cool makes a good setup for my car...and yeah all I keep hearing is mishimoto and fluidyne work well till they break or start leaking. so I'm most likely going to avoid those. Like I said I'm pulling all the unnecessary stuff out of the engine bay soon enough...have you guys heard anything about high flow water pumps as well? I guess ford racing has something of that nature to help out? like I said I haven't had issues yet but if I do I want to know where to go with it all.

 

[ba#97]

Supposedly Mishimoto modified their radiator mounts to allow for more flex before twisting the radiator.. maybe they're good now? I'd love to have one if they are good, but I just have trouble spending $200 on something that may or may not last. So, yeah, i'm with you on that. It's a crapshoot.

that's what I'm seeing on american muscle...wondering if anyone has experience with the new 'floating' mount radiator??

 

[Slykin]

BeCool(not mrcool like a said) is good, but way too expensive. If you're determined to change radiators, I would probably get a Mishimoto with the new mounts, and make sure that you have SFC's installed first. This should reduce the flex in your chassis, hopefully preserving your fancy radiator. If it doesn't work, Mishimoto supposedly has excellent customer service and will replace it no questions asked for free..

 

[chris91]

I used a Ford Racing Aluminum Radiator in my old 94 Vortech Blown Vert. They have plastic end tanks but it kept it nice and cool. Griffon also makes some nice radiators. Have a couple buddies that swear by them.

 

[RichV]

Stock rad sucked on track. Wasn't even close to keeping it cool. Honestly I didn't have the 700 for the BeCool so I got an eBay cheapie. Made sure it was all welded, no epoxy. IIRC it's a ZAP and it has held up really well. Under $200 shipped.

Even with the ZAP I see 230 once n a while, I still have stock fan and controls. I also have a 88 Ranger lower lip since these cars are bottom feeders.

 

[ba#97]

which one would I want to go with when it comes to griffin? I checked on there site and don't see one for our years of car. luckily for the mishimoto I do already have sfc's as well as a half cage.

 

[ProKiller]

BeCool(not mrcool like a said) is good, but way too expensive. If you're determined to change radiators, I would probably get a Mishimoto with the new mounts, and make sure that you have SFC's installed first. This should reduce the flex in your chassis, hopefully preserving your fancy radiator. If it doesn't work, Mishimoto supposedly has excellent customer service and will replace it no questions asked for free..

this. lifetime warranty, pretty much just need a receipt and a picture and you get a new one.

i've had my fluidyne now for over 7 years now without a problem.

 

[ba#97]

Ok cool so I think I might attempt the new mishimoto with their electric fan setup and see how it goes. At least its a warranty on em. Anyone know about that high flow water pump thing I mentioned?

 

[Mishimoto]

Hey guys just chiming in here to say thank you for all of the positive comments. The chassis flex issue plagues these Mustangs and our new radiator solution with stabilizer system has been phenomenal at countering this. We have had this particular setup in a highly modified Mustang for quite some time now with 0 issues. Feel free to ask any questions about our new product and design!

Thanks

 

[white95]

Thanks Mishimoto! You should talk to MustangChris about having your own vendor section!

 

[Raffaelli]

Are you guys wiring the fans on high?

The factory temp controls really blow. I used to have crazy overheating problems and replaced or upgraded Everything until I wired the fan direct to a relay and a switch.

After that, with the ac on and sitting in hell hole Houston traffic, never got hot again. With a new stock replacement 90 dollar radiator. Had a dual core welded aluminum one I took out because it didn't work as well. Go figure

 

[Magic]

Hey guys just chiming in here to say thank you for all of the positive comments. The chassis flex issue plagues these Mustangs and our new radiator solution with stabilizer system has been phenomenal at countering this. We have had this particular setup in a highly modified Mustang for quite some time now with 0 issues. Feel free to ask any questions about our new product and design!

Thanks

Just wondering, if your R&D or Warranty Dept made note of any/ or lack of chassis stiffening components were or werent used on the cars which your radiators cracked on? To reach to the conclusion of chassis flex causing these rads to crack.
Ex: frame connectors, STBs, etc.
If thats the case, I would bet that cars that have a properly welded set of subframe connectors and/or other chassis stiffening components your Mishimoto rads are still surviving without the stabilizer system.

 

[95opal]

Im with ryan fluidyne since 07'

 

[Mishimoto]

Thanks Mishimoto! You should talk to MustangChris about having your own vendor section!

Thanks! I will certainly look into it.

Just wondering, if your R&D or Warranty Dept made note of any/ or lack of chassis stiffening components were or werent used on the cars which your radiators cracked on? To reach to the conclusion of chassis flex causing these rads to crack.
Ex: frame connectors, STBs, etc.
If thats the case, I would bet that cars that have a properly welded set of subframe connectors and/or other chassis stiffening components your Mishimoto rads are still surviving without the stabilizer system.

We do take down as much information as possible during warranty claims but it is difficult to make correlations between aftermarket parts installed and their effect on the chassis flex concern. In theory these products should help but whether or not they eliminate the concern is yet to be determined. Either way it certainly does not hurt to have a strengthened chassis and stabilized radiator to cover all potential areas of flex and radiator failure. Our new design was a project we took very seriously and our engineers spent quite a bit of time being sure they provided the best possible product.

Thanks for the inquiry!