Mishimoto Radiator Problems / Leaks

[BlackForestSVT]

My heater worked as long as there was coolant in the system...there may have been a pucker moment when I realized I suddenly had no heat and my temp gauge started climbing. Luckily I was less than a mile from home and basically coasted in. No damage done, but that was the last straw and I ordered the the replacement.

My dad says (sarcastically) that the reason he's so smart is because he has to do everything twice or three times. I used to think he was just being pessimistic, but I find I usually have do things at least twice

 

[jimmyjamm]

I haven't installed it yet, but I purchased a Full Race radiator, which is larger and beefier than the Mishimoto...and Zombiekiller runs a Full Race radiator as well.

 

[BlackForestSVT]

I like the looks of the Full Race radiator. Might go that route later this year. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Chrishiznit33]

I haven't installed it yet, but I purchased a Full Race radiator, which is larger and beefier than the Mishimoto...and Zombiekiller runs a Full Race radiator as well.

What brand radiator is it ? The mishimoto is al day pretty massive

 

[jimmyjamm]

What brand radiator is it ? The mishimoto is al day pretty massive

Full Race is the brand, and it looks beautiful workmanship and has vertical strut supports for the core for off road vibration abuse. https://www.full-race.com/store/eco...rd-f150-ecoboost-freakoboost-radiator-upgrade

 

[MTF]

Since this is a Gen 1 section, and he has a Gen 1
This is the right link.

Full-Race 2011-2014 Ford F-150 and Gen1 Raptor Radiator Upgrade

Full-Race 2011-2014 Ford F-150 and Gen 1 Raptor radiator upgrade fits both V8 and V6 trucks - and will help keep your engine cool

www.full-race.com

CBR is another great brand, but you'll need to call them for the Raptor either Gen 1 or 2

CBR- Performance – The best cooling products around

www.cbr-performance.com

Texas Shock Works, sells them

CBR OEM Ford Raptor Replacement Radiator - TSW Offroad

CBR Performance Products, Inc. offers a 2010-2013 Kit. Features the latest in high performance cooling technology. What gives this radiator the revolutionary edge is the core design, 55mm core, compared to stock 32mm core, with 16 fins per square inch. This advantage allows for a larger...

tswoffroad.com

 

[letsgetthisdone]

Ditch the mishi, its absolutely trash.

The full-race is made by CSF and is a quality part, I would not hesitate to go that route. The CBR is a great option as well, just a good bit more money than Full-Race. I had the CBR in my Gen1, got it from SDHQ. I have a Gen2 now, have a full race on the shelf (made by CSF also) ready to go in when I have time.

 

[BlackForestSVT]

Well....After going back and forth with Mishi for two weeks, I finally received the new radiator. I've dealt with some really crappy customer service, but these guys rank in the top 3 worst. They wouldn't do a refund, and wanted me to pay the $100 shipping for the warranty replacement, but they finally dropped that to $50. Still really annoying, but whatever. It was the only thing I was going to get out go them.


I like the looks of the Full Race product, so will probably go that route later this year. Thanks for all the help steering me towards better products.