I have come to the conclusion that it is time for a new radiator after one of several patches on my current OEM radiator. I am looking at a mishimoto radiator, my question lies in the hoses. Should I purchase new hoses even though the OEM's have no issues?

 

Are your hoses old? It would be easier since you are already draining the coolant instead of having to do it down the road in a few months.

 

I needed a new rad and bought a Skunk2, its pretty nice







I'm going to go with new silicone hoses, just like i did with my EM1

 

if u want color i would get new silicone hoses, otherwise keep the 1s u got if they dont leak. as for the rad, oem.. aftermarket.. really doesnt make too much of a difference. if u are downgrading from a full size to half size, then quality will matter, but having a full size rad is overkill for such small engines so a 50$ replacement from advanced auto will do

 

I have been looking at half sizes cx racing, go autoworks, and skunk2. IYO what would be the better choice of half rads

 

They are the OEM hoses but I havent had any issues with them.

 

i like skunk2 but mishimoto sells half rads also im pretty sure. and if ur hoses look dry rotted/cracked/faded etc, then its prob worth 30$ to just get replacements at advanced auto etc. if u want color in ur engine bay then expect to pay 100-300 for silicone hose kits

 

LOL, I got my full rad to replace the crappy 1/2 rad for the car

hoses are cheap man! that whole set was $60 shipped from ebay, hard to beat considering it included all hoses

 

Finally bought a new rad, a half. Will post pics soon.

 

How was fitment?

 

I need larger hoses, I have d series hoses and I purchased a skunk2 alpha half rad which has an ID of 1.25. Just waiting for another paycheck now.

 

So i didn't need larger hoses I just needed a little elbow grease or rather some actual motor grease. I do need to purchase an aftermarket fan because the OEM fan is being held on by a hangar and some zip ties...

 

oh and a hose ruptured today, minor leak but non the less it was spewing out fluid.

 

Which radiator did you go with?

 

This one.