radiator questions

[Tyler]

so i just picked up a s14 blacktop motor set from my good friend for 1500

and i plan on swapping it into my 91 s13 hatch. but i wanna run a aluminum radiator, so my question is, do i buy a rad for a s13 or s14 because my motor is from an s14 but my car is an s13. also, does anyone have any experiance with mishimoto radiators? i can get a mishimoto for 185 or a koyo for 290... Thanks, TJG

[SpeedRacer1]

Buy the radiator based on the chassis.

[Tyler]

okay thanks! i didnt know if the s14 vs. s13 rad hoses ended up at different locations based on the motor.

any thoughts on Mishimoto?

[Emperor_Tha]

mishi are good. They are thinner than koyo but they will work

[Tyler]

ok cool, i just plan on running stock boost till i can afford a ebc so that will be fine. how much thinner are they?

[ryan15]

like 1/4 of an inch?? I have actually heard more bad about Koyo rads leaking, and little if non about mishimoto.

Also Make sure you get a SR radiator,not a KA for your chassis.

<<<---- Satisfied previous Koyo Owner(for non biased opinion)

[Tyler]

okay cool, i think i will go with mishi

[Emperor_Tha]

like 1/4 of an inch?? I have actually heard more bad about Koyo rads leaking, and little if non about mishimoto.

Also Make sure you get a SR radiator,not a KA for your chassis.

<<<---- Satisfied previous Koyo Owner(for non biased opinion)

The problem with koyo is the fitment. Some do rub against the front frame. I just put a piece of cardboard between where it touches