Fluidyne or Mishimoto radiators?
05-28-2011, 06:49 AM
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On a side note, I have an aluminum rad that woud be considered an "off-brand" made by Mustangs Unlimited on my 1990 mustang & have never had a problem with it.
Good Luck!
05-28-2011, 08:13 AM
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I have a Fluidyne in the Saleen. No complaints, that and the fans are plenty to keep it at operating temp in 90+ weather. It was part of the Saleen Extreme package that the original owner upgraded to in the 289SC model.
05-28-2011, 11:25 AM
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If you are not road racing for 15-30 minute sessions, upgrading your radiator isn't the best mod for you at this time.
You need a heat exchanger upgrade for your Whipple.
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You need a heat exchanger upgrade for your Whipple.
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05-28-2011, 11:41 AM
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Mishimoto is a 3 row and Fluidyne is 2 row. Wouldn't that make the Mishimoto cool better? I want to upgrade for the weight savings too. I'm also planning to get the Steeda tubular radiator support to shed even more weight.
05-28-2011, 01:24 PM
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Ah okay then. You can go with any of them then. Some will only work with Stick because they don't allow the stock Auto tranny cooler to be attached.
The other thing is make sure whatever raditator you go with has a mount for the A/C condenser. You do NOT want to use the Zip-tie things that go throgh the radiator and condensor to secure it to the car. Those fail and will cause problems. I think the MIshi one is that style. Don't know about Fluidyne. The FRPP one is OEM fit but only 2 core.
The other thing is make sure whatever raditator you go with has a mount for the A/C condenser. You do NOT want to use the Zip-tie things that go throgh the radiator and condensor to secure it to the car. Those fail and will cause problems. I think the MIshi one is that style. Don't know about Fluidyne. The FRPP one is OEM fit but only 2 core.