Have any of you guys install the Mishimoto Aluminum radiator for your G? if so how do you like it? can you actually feel the difference? is it much cooler then your stock radiator?

 

Yeah.

I like it.

I don't feel any difference, other then the peace of mind it gives me.

My temp sensor indicates ~10F cooler.

 

If you're not FI you don't need it.

 

I have the prototype installed on my car and I agree that it runs about 10-15 cooler than before. I also have the second round prototype that I need to test fit if anyone in Socal is interested. PM me if you are interested.

 

so the ones currently being sold by vendors do not fit well?

 

its gonna help anyone that tracks their car - NA or FI... it also will help those in very hot climate.

 

Yeah, tracking I agree with but the hot climate not so much. I live in Vegas and before I was NA my temps were fine and its not needed for just a DD.

 

I am not sure how you can make a blanket statement that all NA cars don't need the extra cooling. It's a function of upgrades, climat, and driving style. I have a stock Z and a NA upgraded G. My G runs much hotter then my Z but not to the point of overheating but enough for me to worry and consider cooling it down for longevity and peace of mind. Cooler running engine is never a bad thing.

 

added cooling is always a good thing... particularly on track and in hot climates... you can argue the fact all you want - but it’s a fact.

 

I understand that better cooling is a good thing, but for these cars it is not necessary. I'm sure you all know Nissan puts crap tons of money into R&D and designs these cars to run fine, no matter the climate. You cannot deny that buying a bigger radiator for a DD car that will NOT be tracked is a waste of money and is not needed. Whether it helps or not, the cost outweighs the benefits. Also, I'm not talking about ALL NA cars. I'm talking about our cars, and well any reputable modern NA car that is well maintained. How many new cars do you ever hear of overheating without something breaking?

How do you know your G runs much hotter? How hotter? I run a TT setup here in Vegas and I see temps between 180 and 200 in the summer with my Koyo radiator (keep in mind this is with ambient temps above 110°) You won't see those high of temps with NA bolt ons... 180 - 190 max. I do have an aftermarket temp gauge that I monitor daily.

Putting the car on the track is NOT what Nissan intended for these cars. Maybe 1 out of 1,000 or even 1 out of 10,000 will go to the track. I doubt Nissan really planned for that.

My whole point is its simply not worth the money or time to upgrade for benefits you won't even notice.

 

I log both my cars with Osiris Cipher and I have a Greddy Informeter Touch that I use when I drive daily. My Z being completely stock is at 195-210F while operating in ~105F weather, on the other hand the G can run 15F hotter with the OEM radiator/fan setup. On my G I have a few tunes and depending on which I use, the temperature can vary by 10F. Furthermore you can sit in dead stop and turn on your AC, that will also shoot up the temperature. Keep in mind that Nissan designed this car when it is stock and the set fan operation speed are 203F(low) and 212F(high). I'm sure that you will agree with me that those temperature values were not randomly selected.

Of course I didn't mean ALL NA cars, I am talking about only the VQ35DE that remains NA after upgrades. If we turn the question around, would you say that any VQ35DE that are FIed, will need an upgraded intercooler? Of course the question would be no as there are many variables to the equation, same goes for any upgraded car, whether it be NA or FI.

 

To answer the OP's question and get back on track. The rad in question is a very nice piece for the money IMO, it might have slight fittment issues but those are probally out weighed by the price. Will you feel a difference... No not really, your car will fun cooler and more efficient, and provides an added margin of saftey to the cooling system. Is it cooler, yes it will lower your coolant temps approx 10 deg on average.

 

thanks =)

 

i just got done installing one in my car wont fit with supercharger and stock fans have to grind down some of the fan in places to get to fit so tight i can just slide my belt sideways between the fan and pulley. anyone have it installed with the nismo low temp thermostat. my radiator is real hot were i cant touch or go near it anyone else have the same issue.

 

I had that same problem when installing the mishimoto with my s/c so I got the flex-a-light fans installed in it today with no fitment issue thanks to the slimline fans. Sumitracing was the cheapest and they have good service. Good luck with your build.