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Ebay Aluminum Radiator

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It's got the same warranty one of those do....1yr.

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I didn't really mean as far as warranty, I meant more of fit and finish wise, I know members that have the Mishi and Mountune and haven't had issues, versus a chinese clone. I don't mind spending a little more on something there is experience on, versus something coming from china that probably has no actual support behind it. Just my 2 cents
 


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I didn't really mean as far as warranty, I meant more of fit and finish wise, I know members that have the Mishi and Mountune and haven't had issues, versus a chinese clone. I don't mind spending a little more on something there is experience on, versus something coming from china that probably has no actual support behind it. Just my 2 cents
Remember Ebay has a return policy also....if your not satisfied send it back.




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For that price I think I'd rather go with a Mountune/Mishi/Whoosh one that's a little more guaranteed to work
The eBay intercooler is identical to the Mishi - dimensions, core, design, materials, etc. Identical in every way. In a similar vein, it is not inconceivable that this is the same as their radiator as more often than not Mishi just rebadges "eBay" stuff and marks it up. I know nothing about this radiator specifically, I just wanted to say that in your list ~one of these things is not like the others~
 


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The eBay intercooler is identical to the Mishi - dimensions, core, design, materials, etc. Identical in every way. In a similar vein, it is not inconceivable that this is the same as their radiator as more often than not Mishi just rebadges "eBay" stuff and marks it up. I know nothing about this radiator specifically, I just wanted to say that in your list ~one of these things is not like the others~
Comparing the Mishi to the eBay one yields some differences: https://www.mishimoto.com/ford-fiesta-st-performance-aluminum-radiator-2014.html
Naming the fan shroud the Mishi comes with, versus the eBay looks like it reuses the stock.

Another thing to keep in mind with the eBay one, it's only a 2 row compared to both the Mishi and Mountune being a 3 row. Not sure on the Pro allow that Whoosh sells, doesn't say.
 


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Comparing the Mishi to the eBay one yields some differences: https://www.mishimoto.com/ford-fiesta-st-performance-aluminum-radiator-2014.html
Naming the fan shroud the Mishi comes with, versus the eBay looks like it reuses the stock.

Another thing to keep in mind with the eBay one, it's only a 2 row compared to both the Mishi and Mountune being a 3 row. Not sure on the Pro allow that Whoosh sells, doesn't say.
That is true....but it's a decent alternative to the OEM one if someone doesn't wanna spend $500+ on a radiator....I'd steer clear of mishimoto....a couple other members have had very unpleasant experiences with them....FYI.




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Comparing the Mishi to the eBay one yields some differences: https://www.mishimoto.com/ford-fiesta-st-performance-aluminum-radiator-2014.html
Naming the fan shroud the Mishi comes with, versus the eBay looks like it reuses the stock.

Another thing to keep in mind with the eBay one, it's only a 2 row compared to both the Mishi and Mountune being a 3 row. Not sure on the Pro allow that Whoosh sells, doesn't say.
True enough, that's obviously a different radiator than the eBay. I just wanted to point out that the quality gap between eBay and Mishi may not be too wide. :)
 


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That is true....but it's a decent alternative to the OEM one if someone doesn't wanna spend $500+ on a radiator....I'd steer clear of mishimoto....a couple other members have had very unpleasant experiences with them....FYI.


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True, though if you can keep an eye out for coupons, I scored my Mountune for less than 450
 


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I don't see a bleeder valve on this mishi clone, this might make bleeding the air out quite annoying.
 


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I don't see a bleeder valve on this mishi clone, this might make bleeding the air out quite annoying.
Ya I asked the seller and they said there's no bleeder but there's a drain fitting. It's still possible to bleed though it would just take some time.

Someone should be the guinea pig =]
 


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don't these cars have self bleeding expansion tanks? If so a bleed screw isn't really needed.
 


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don't these cars have self bleeding expansion tanks? If so a bleed screw isn't really needed.
According to the service manual it's quite important for bleeding the system. I know I used it when I installed my aftermarket radiator. To me it just seems like too many downsides to save what, a hundred or so bucks?
 


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According to the service manual it's quite important for bleeding the system. I know I used it when I installed my aftermarket radiator. To me it just seems like too many downsides to save what, a hundred or so bucks?
Well, this one is $285 and is quite apparent that is very decent quality with TIG welded tanks. It's just not a 3 row but still better than stock for sure... Plus, aren't all the other "name brand" upgrades at least $500? So that would be over $200 savings and could be a good option if you aren't full-on racing but simply live in hotter areas and could use a decent step up level of cooling.
 


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Well, this one is $285 and is quite apparent that is very decent quality with TIG welded tanks. It's just not a 3 row but still better than stock for sure... Plus, aren't all the other "name brand" upgrades at least $500? So that would be over $200 savings and could be a good option if you aren't full-on racing but simply live in hotter areas and could use a decent step up level of cooling.
If it were indeed that cheap, then maybe, but with the conversion rate for me at least in the States, it's 380
 


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