Mishimoto radiator question

[BadNewsBronson]

Evening gents. Quick question that I probably already know the answer to but i figured I throw it in here to get some valued opinions. Almost exactly a year and a half ago, I bought a mishimoto. No issues until today when I was spraying coolant all over the wheel hub. Check the hoses and no apparent leaks. Took a photo of the base of the radiator and sure enough I’m almost positive it’s a leak. Thoughts on how I should proceed. I highly doubt I wanna go the mishimoto but I also would like my money back. Based on the bros in the forum I’m thinking about a full race radiator. I’ve heard good things about them. My question is what has been the experience with refunds with mishimoto? Any help would be appreciated. Thx bros!

 

[Cody Templeton]

Haven't these been having a bunch of issues?

 

[1BAD454SSv2]

Full Race is good but i have noticed the price has increased , if you have unlimited budget Ron Davis is better IMHO. Larger side tanks better build quality and welds .

 

[BadNewsBronson]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Looking at both right now!

 

[BadNewsBronson]

@Cody Templeton yea man, I’d say most definitely based off of the forum, the thing I’m more so aggy about is trying to get a refund or any feedback from mishimoto. There should be no reason it’s lasts 1.5 years and cost 700’ish

 

[Cody Templeton]

@Cody Templeton yea man, I’d say most definitely based off of the forum, the thing I’m more so aggy about is trying to get a refund or any feedback from mishimoto. There should be no reason it’s lasts 1.5 years and cost 700’ish

Yea, which is sad because their stuff is usually very high quality.

 

[Skubik]

Well that really sucks because I just finished my Mishimoto radiator install on my Gen 1
I'm literally finishing the burping process and now I'm wondering if my radiator will be crap or maybe they did something different or better since 2022 that may make a difference today.
Did you ever get that refund?
I have several Mishimoto radiators and oil coolers and never had an issue myself. Hopefully it will be the same with this new unit. Looked great except for the mase in China sticker ‍

 

[BadNewsBronson]

Well that really sucks because I just finished my Mishimoto radiator install on my Gen 1
I'm literally finishing the burping process and now I'm wondering if my radiator will be crap or maybe they did something different or better since 2022 that may make a difference today.
Did you ever get that refund?
I have several Mishimoto radiators and oil coolers and never had an issue myself. Hopefully it will be the same with this new unit. Looked great except for the mase in China sticker ‍

Hopefully it holds up for you bro! I’ve had my full race radiator in since February of this year and I have to say I’ve had zero issues since it’s been put in. I have a pic when I removed the mishimoto radiator and you can see where the cracks happened in the fins

 

[BadNewsBronson]

 

[BadNewsBronson]