Aftermarket radiator Temperatures

[Fabraam]

Hi everyone, I replaced the stock radiator with a Mishimoto. At time I still see high temp like 97c was today the max i saw.
Just wanring to hear from anyone who replaced the radiator even with anorher brand, what's your temperatured going from to? Also i have a Mishimoto thermostat installed.

Cheers
Fab

 

[Stubborn Approach]

206F is not high at all, it is normal. Before an aftermarket radiator I would see nearly 110C before I would turn the heater on.

I have a Koyo radiator with 180 degree thermostat, I see 90-95C every day and have no concerns with the system handling that pressure. 105+ is where concerns begin.

 

[Grsemky]

Hi everyone, I replaced the stock radiator with a Mishimoto. At time I still see high temp like 97c was today the max i saw.
Just wanring to hear from anyone who replaced the radiator even with anorher brand, what's your temperatured going from to? Also i have a Mishimoto thermostat installed.

Cheers
Fab

What model year? They switched to a cooler thermostat in '16, if you're concerned you can try swapping it out

206F is not high at all, it is normal. Before an aftermarket radiator I would see nearly 110C before I would turn the heater on.

I have a Koyo radiator with 180 degree thermostat, I see 90-95C every day and have no concerns with the system handling that pressure. 105+ is where concerns begin.

Can confirm 90-95 all day in the AZ desert, this was grabbed post freeway rip...

 

[M-Sport fan]

206F is not high at all, it is normal. Before an aftermarket radiator I would see nearly 110C before I would turn the heater on.

I have a Koyo radiator with 180 degree thermostat, I see 90-95C every day and have no concerns with the system handling that pressure. 105+ is where concerns begin.

Slightly , but did the Koyorad drop right in like the factory unit, with NO bumper cover gaps/problems, or AC condenser fitment troubles?

 

[Stubborn Approach]

Slightly , but did the Koyorad drop right in like the factory unit, with NO bumper cover gaps/problems, or AC condenser fitment troubles?

Cosmetics have never been a concern of mine. The bumper cover has always had gaps since installing v3 ic, but the radiator dropped in place of the factory garbage without any issues that I noticed.

 

[Intuit]

Manufacturers intentionally run modern engines hotter for it reduces emissions and carbon on the piston heads and valves. (notice the higher fan activation temps) Nothing to worry about.

If you're tracking it, your priorities will be different. Lower intake temps net noticeable performance gains.

 

[Capri to ST]

Manufacturers intentionally run modern engines hotter for it reduces emissions and carbon on the piston heads and valves. (notice the higher fan activation temps) Nothing to worry about.

This is something that should get more attention. People automatically think lower is better, and that's not always the case. They also sometimes think a temperature is too high when it's not.