Radiator: CSF or Mishimoto?

Presto · 11-16-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Well i just got sponsored for 2017 with CSF. So fingers crossed it works out on all ends both cooling and zero issues.

if you face any issue with the CSF radiator can you post that up here? Or does the sponsorship agreement/terms prohibit you from doing so?

synolimit · 11-17-2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Presto

if you face any issue with the CSF radiator can you post that up here? Or does the sponsorship agreement/terms prohibit you from doing so?

Idk a rep has to call me still to sign an agreement. We'll see soon.

Jshvr · 11-18-2016, 05:58 AM

I've had my CSF triple pass for a couple years with zero issues. Twin turbo.

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synolimit · 11-18-2016, 01:35 PM

Holy sh*t my radiator was on my porch! Is 1-2 days normal for cali to ohio?????? Good lord.

So far customer service for sponsories is 100%!

Chuck33079 · 11-18-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Holy sh*t my radiator was on my porch! Is 1-2 days normal for cali to ohio?????? Good lord.

So far customer service for sponsories is 100%!

Replace the drain plugs and washers before you put it in. I needed to clean out the threads in the drains too.

DEpointfive0 · 11-18-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Replace the drain plugs and washers before you put it in. I needed to clean out the threads in the drains too.

I have some brass drain plugs... Lol

jwick · 11-18-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I have some brass drain plugs... Lol

Sure wish you would have when I did mine.

synolimit · 11-23-2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Replace the drain plugs and washers before you put it in. I needed to clean out the threads in the drains too.

Do the CSF ones suck?

I do hear a rattle inside. Wonder if I should wash it out.

On a side note. I think I'm going to angle the radiator forward and try vent the heat out of the hood. Most that do this I see them tilt the radiator back not forward but forward makes more sense to put a vented shroud around it and angle it up and out.

Chuck33079 · 11-23-2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Do the CSF ones suck?

I do hear a rattle inside. Wonder if I should wash it out.

On a side note. I think I'm going to angle the radiator forward and try vent the heat out of the hood. Most that do this I see them tilt the radiator back not forward but forward makes more sense to put a vented shroud around it and angle it up and out.

Their drains weld themselves in place after some mileage. They're aluminum, so they just break off. Anti seize didn't make a difference. The rubber washers under the plugs crack and break apart after a few heat cycles. McMaster Carr has some metal crush washers with a rubber insert that work really well. DE.50 set me up with a set of brass drain plugs. See if he has another set. It's not an install you want to do more than once.

synolimit · 11-23-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Their drains weld themselves in place after some mileage. They're aluminum, so they just break off. Anti seize didn't make a difference. The rubber washers under the plugs crack and break apart after a few heat cycles. McMaster Carr has some metal crush washers with a rubber insert that work really well. DE.50 set me up with a set of brass drain plugs. See if he has another set. It's not an install you want to do more than once.

Gotcha. I'll ask him.

As for install, it's super easy for me. Remove twist locks, two hose clamps, done. All my front upper stuff is removed so the radiator just comes right up and out. Just open the hood is the hardest part haha.

jwick · 11-23-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Their drains weld themselves in place after some mileage. They're aluminum, so they just break off. Anti seize didn't make a difference. The rubber washers under the plugs crack and break apart after a few heat cycles. McMaster Carr has some metal crush washers with a rubber insert that work really well. DE.50 set me up with a set of brass drain plugs. See if he has another set. It's not an install you want to do more than once.

After the second or third time you get the process down pretty well.

sirnixalot · 07-12-2017, 05:49 PM

maybe it might we worthwhile to drop an email to info@koyoradracing.com

to see if we can show them there is enough interest to warrant production

shadow85 · 12-19-2016, 06:27 AM

So no one has tried the HPI Evolve Radiator?

RHDJapan : HPI Radiator Evolve & Radiator Rescue Set M/T - Z34 Fairlady Z

It's priced inbetween the Gamma and the CSF, so is the core size.

synolimit · 01-16-2017, 06:19 AM

Ok what am i doing wrong? Radiator is in but wont sit back far enough? Cant install the locking clips. Do i really need to cut my radiator support?

Orestp · 05-06-2017, 12:07 PM

Just finishing my Mishimoto rad instal and noticed that the air relief plug has a magnet but the drain plug does not - this is backwards - right?

Shouldn't the magnetic plug be used for the drain plug?

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Orestp Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 43 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Magnetic plus in air relief hole Just finishing my Mishimoto rad instal and noticed that the air relief plug has a magnet but the drain plug does not - this is backwards - right? Shouldn't the magnetic plug be used for the drain plug? __________________ GTM Twin Supercharger / GTM Large Capacity Oil Pan / GTM Valve Body Upgrade / Setrab 34 row oil cooler <- Deleted, Replaced with Laminova water to oil oil cooler / MotorDyne ART pipes / Cusco RS LSD / Tuned by Specialty Z / 15mm Ichiba spacers front & rear Last edited by Orestp; 05-06-2017 at 01:29 PM.

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