DieselJuice
Member
I know, I know, this discussion has gone round and round a couple times; but I haven't seen much talk on it in the last couple of months. My stock one lasted quite awhile and from what I've been hearing alradco is no longer around.
My question is, is the Mishimoto worth it? I've heard of people having issues with them leaking and going through multiples in just a year.. Would it be better to go with just a stock one or say from a brand like CSF? Also, would the support bar that Mishimoto sells stating to give better rigidity be a good investment or just dumping more money in a problem that can't necessarily be solved? Also, my truck is a 2008, I'm pretty sure it has the single O-ring style radiator hoses; should I update them or leave them since they have not been an issue. Plus, my truck does have the old degas tank, but the top port is plugged off and the T installed.
Right now my parts list is looking something like this.
(Radiator)
CSF Radiator Part Number: 3642 - $248.12
OR Mishimoto MODEL: MMRAD-F2D-08V2 - $850
(Body Mount Kit)
Daystar KF04050KV Body Mount - $178.79
(Hoses)
AC3Z-8260-A Upper Radiator hose
AC3Z-8286-A Lower radiator hose
Looking for some guidance from guys that have been through the struggle, thanks!
My question is, is the Mishimoto worth it? I've heard of people having issues with them leaking and going through multiples in just a year.. Would it be better to go with just a stock one or say from a brand like CSF? Also, would the support bar that Mishimoto sells stating to give better rigidity be a good investment or just dumping more money in a problem that can't necessarily be solved? Also, my truck is a 2008, I'm pretty sure it has the single O-ring style radiator hoses; should I update them or leave them since they have not been an issue. Plus, my truck does have the old degas tank, but the top port is plugged off and the T installed.
Right now my parts list is looking something like this.
(Radiator)
CSF Radiator Part Number: 3642 - $248.12
OR Mishimoto MODEL: MMRAD-F2D-08V2 - $850
(Body Mount Kit)
Daystar KF04050KV Body Mount - $178.79
(Hoses)
AC3Z-8260-A Upper Radiator hose
AC3Z-8286-A Lower radiator hose
Looking for some guidance from guys that have been through the struggle, thanks!