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Old 09-11-2012, 06:45 PM
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Any thoughts? Heard any pros or cons?
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Old 09-11-2012, 07:23 PM
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con: it's skunk2


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Basically, this. There are plenty of options from better companies with an equal or smaller price tag.
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Old 09-12-2012, 01:45 AM
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Basically, this. There are plenty of options from better companies with an equal or smaller price tag.
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For a radiator? Mishimoto is the only name I'd personally trust. Slightly higher price tag, better construction, and a MUCH better company to support.
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Default Re: Skunk2 Alpha Radiator Opions

Originally Posted by jbpnoman
For a radiator? Mishimoto is the only name I'd personally trust. Slightly higher price tag, better construction, and a MUCH better company to support.
I'll vouch for that!
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Old 09-12-2012, 06:51 AM
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my opinion? im way over skunk2 stuff. i had there exhaust for 6 months and the welds broke in two spots and it makes a terrible rattling noise. used theres cams, broke them. used the intake manifold, it cracked(turbod motor 378whp). im just done with them. i use koyo radiator and havent had any issues, 4 years, two race seasons, still works perfect
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Does the fact that I will not be racing the car change anyone's opinions? How about the fit of the Mishimoto or Koyo is it an exact fit?
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Mishimoto all day...Lifetime warranty, fit's just like stock, and allows stock fans to be used if you so choose. (would suggest upgrading if your "racing")

Excellent construction and they'll replace if defective.

I've heard Koyo's have been known to have problems with leaks
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Default Re: Skunk2 Alpha Radiator Opions

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Does the fact that I will not be racing the car change anyone's opinions? How about the fit of the Mishimoto or Koyo is it an exact fit?
Nope. Mishimoto and Koyo both make great rads. A few of my friends have had the mishimoto for a few years and they are just fine.


I cannot support skunk2 at all.
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This is a technical forum not an opinion poll forum.
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