Aluminum radiator INSTALLED!!!! With pics!!
02-14-2010, 05:42 PM
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Aluminum radiator INSTALLED!!!! With pics!!
Sorry for the delay, fellas. To recap, I had a Mishimoto aluminum radiator custom made to fit our car. The benefits to aluminum are reliability, better cooling, and it looks great. I dont believe this is available from Mishimoto yet, but I understand they are in production now. If I hear anything Ill let you all know.
http://www.mishimoto.com/aluminum-ra...rformance.html
I took pics with the factory air scoop both on and off. If you have a short ram intake, the radiator won't be as visible with the scoop on. With a CAI, you wont have the scoop on and the radiator is very visible and looks really sharp.
Here are the pics:
http://www.mishimoto.com/aluminum-ra...rformance.html
I took pics with the factory air scoop both on and off. If you have a short ram intake, the radiator won't be as visible with the scoop on. With a CAI, you wont have the scoop on and the radiator is very visible and looks really sharp.
Here are the pics:
Last edited by DeusExMaxima; 02-15-2010 at 12:08 AM.
02-14-2010, 06:55 PM
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FINALLY!!!!! OMG It looks great man. Any complaints or good benefits noticed??? I'm here in Phoenix,AZ and come summer when its 105+ everyday this is something I've been looking forward to seeing finally complete. Once again looks great.
02-15-2010, 12:11 AM
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I havent checked to see if there is a actual temp drop compared with stock radiator. Its also been cool here lately - no 90+ degree days yet. I think the reliability factor makes this product worth it.
02-15-2010, 08:20 PM
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I just bought a 2004 Maxima does it really need this? I am in Arizona and I came from a Porsche 911 air cooled to the water cooled car. The Porsche needs the cooling, does the modern Maxima need it or is it just over kill?
02-16-2010, 05:39 PM
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Man I can't wait I called mishimoto today and asked when their production line will be available and they said end of spring early summer. This thing looks great once again Deus please keep us all up to date on it.
02-27-2010, 10:40 AM
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Did you retain the coolant overflow tank, or were you able to rid the car of it? Seems to me that with a system that is more efficient, there would not need to be a need for this. Are you still on the stock T-stat or did you take this time to upgrade this also. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
Next time wipe down the engine bay a little
02-27-2010, 05:26 PM
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Did you retain the coolant overflow tank, or were you able to rid the car of it? Seems to me that with a system that is more efficient, there would not need to be a need for this. Are you still on the stock T-stat or did you take this time to upgrade this also. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
I wish I knew. When I do know Ill let everyone know. Until then, perhaps check Mishimoto's website.
I actually did but it needs a good cleansing. I usually keep it pristine as you know
02-28-2010, 07:53 PM
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Need? No. But it will def. make your engine last longer...and for those with FI, this is a priceless mod. Want is more like it. This is NOT for everyone, but for those of us, yes I am getting one, the benefits far outweigh the need factor.
03-26-2010, 07:56 PM
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Digital, im still waiting too. Has been a while since any updates. I emailed a few times, but Mishimoto doesnt seem to email back, not even the generic crap. lol go figure. They make one for my SRT-4, but not for the Altima V6/Maxima.....yet, if ever.
Has been a while since any updates. I emailed a few times, but Mishimoto doesnt seem to email back, not even the generic crap. lol go figure. They make one for my SRT-4, but not for the Altima V6/Maxima.....yet, if ever.
03-28-2010, 07:20 AM
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03-28-2010, 07:33 PM
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How is the cooling? Have you noticed lower temps? Stock t-stat? Wonder if they will also offer a t-stat similar in design to the one they sell for the RWD VQ. Would be nice.
