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Old 07-01-05, 11:51 AM
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Exclamation Whats a better radiator Koyo or Fludiyne

i was told that koyo tend to get cloged up....any one ever have a prob with a koyo ?? please let me know i need to get a new radiator
Old 07-01-05, 12:06 PM
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I've never read about koyos ever clogging. The only problem I've read about with koyos is the older ones had a warped neck and didnt seal the pressure cap well but that's been fixed. I have a koyo and no complaints at all even with an FMIC I've never hit over 90*C on the freeway.
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here is a better and cheaper rad. dual pass and fitting on the correct side for our motors. almost like a dream

http://www.secureperformanceorder.co...ProductID=2515
Old 07-01-05, 12:49 PM
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yeah.. I have one of the older ones!!!! I fixed the neck myself, but that was a pain in the ***.. I think they worped it when putting the overflow spout on..

In reality.. The Koyo is OK.. but... I'm not overly impressed with it..

Only problem i see with the radiator posted above is.. no hookup for Heater core return hose... BUT.. that could be solved easily enough be getting one welded on!!!
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Originally Posted by Bukwild
here is a better and cheaper rad. dual pass and fitting on the correct side for our motors. almost like a dream

http://www.secureperformanceorder.co...ProductID=2515
have you been using that rad for a while? and how easy is it to mount into an fc?
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i was wondering the exact same question. i was probably gonna go with the fluidyne to match the electric fan i was gonna get from them. i am curious to see what everyone thinks.
Old 07-01-05, 01:44 PM
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i heard fluidyne is better then koyo but its alot more money so most people go with the koyo if i have the money for a fluidyne i'd get that i never heard of any complaints about them either
Old 07-01-05, 02:50 PM
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i used to wonder the same thing but i couldn't justify the price difference of the fluidyne and went with koyo. haven't had it a year yet but no complaints so far...
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I always thought Koyo's were bigger capacity wise since fluidyne uses the same core for every application
Old 07-02-05, 07:03 PM
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roger that koyo has a bigger core... and i couldnt justify that fluidyne is worth the xtra money. Quality seems to be good for both. So i went with the biggest bang for the buck.
Old 07-02-05, 07:30 PM
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I want to know more about that "cheaper better" one bukwild posted. Also I think I may ned up going with a Griffin...
Old 07-02-05, 07:37 PM
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koyo is teh l337

if u go with fluidyne ur bying the name

i myself have a koyo and it performs the same as a fluidyne

and also, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and ill be the first to say that there is a thread that has this covered by much more extent than this thread ima try n find it for you

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Are there no pro fluidyne owners?
Old 07-02-05, 07:40 PM
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i couldve sworn that there is one up....i was reading it when i bought my koyo......ergh major ergh
Old 07-02-05, 10:07 PM
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Ive got a Koyo, easy install, everything lined up just right. No complaints.
Old 07-04-05, 02:27 PM
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ok but do you guys drift ??? and if you do how offten...the fluidyne i can get for 422...but since i work at a shop i can get the koyo for 300 even ....thats a 122 diff so i'm thinkin koyo..oh and i got 4 coupons that range from 5.00 -25.00 and i can use all of them so yeai'm getting koyo lol
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I have the Fluidyne. I bought it because Fluidyne was a name that I recognized and knew had a good reputation. At the time I bought it (4 years ago) I had never heard of Koyo.

The Fluidyne bolts right in and has fittings for all the stock parts, as does the Koyo. It's likely a 6 of one, half a dozen of the other situation. Just by eye, the Fluidyne does look to be a higher quality part though.
Old 07-04-05, 07:22 PM
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U Havent Changed Your Fluidyne For 4 Years ???
Old 07-04-05, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DriftingB26RX7
U Havent Changed Your Fluidyne For 4 Years ???

You are dumb. He said he bought his 4 years ago.
Old 07-04-05, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by White87FC
Ive got a Koyo, easy install, everything lined up just right. No complaints.
Ditto.....and to add, I use the stock fan and shroud. This setup is good enough to keep the car cool in traffic with the AC on.
-John
Old 07-04-05, 08:37 PM
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So is the stock Rad really that bad ?

Is this a upgrade everyone should do to be safe so to speak ?
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FC Bottommed Out Today....

So I was drifting with a friend in tandem at a local parking lot when I hit an uneven surface and I felt an impact on the bottom front of the car. A few minutes later, my add coolant buzzer came on. I opened up my hood and saw that my reservoir was completely empty and there was a coolant trail coming from the back of my FC. I think my radiator cracked , since the hoses weren't wet, so I'm bringing it to the shop tomorrow to check it out. My question is that if I have to replace it, should I go with a Koyo, a Fluidyne or a stock replacement? I'm thinking Koyo, since in a previous what radiator should I get thread, everyone who posted said Koyo and I didn't hear any pro Fluidyne owners. What do you guys think?
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you should really read through the other threads instead of making a whole new thread on what to buy....since it is a couple threads down.
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depending on the climate it might be a good idea to replace your radiator with a better one.
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Only one person here thinks the Fluidyne is worth the extra 100-150 bucks?


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