How to Install a high performance radiator in a WRX/ STI

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • In this video I install a new performance radiator and do some AWD Skids.
    2008-2014 Subaru WRX / 2008-2015 STI Performance Aluminum Radiator Installation Guide
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    • Direct fit for the 2008-2014 Subaru WRX and 2008-2015 Subaru STi
    • Full aluminum construction including durable, TIG-welded end tanks
    • Features a two-row, 1.65" thick, efficient brazed aluminum core
    • Increased fluid capacity and optimal heat dissipation
    • Provides efficient temperature reduction for use on the street, track, rallycross, or autocross course
    • Includes 1.3 Bar High-Pressure Radiator Cap which effectively raises the boiling point of engine coolant, providing a safer and more efficient system
    • Includes Magnetic Drain Plug to capture any metallic debris/fragments in your cooling system
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    Model: MMRAD-STI-08

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  • @alleng4461
    @alleng4461 3 роки тому +4

    Straight to the point and direct. Great video, way better than all the other assholes that sit around and talk for 10 minutes before barely showing how to do something.

  • @lightningsmokerXx
    @lightningsmokerXx 5 років тому +7

    Thats crazy how thin the factory radiator is.

  • @mishimoto
    @mishimoto 7 років тому +13

    Nice one!

  • @RaulFlores-gr5qd
    @RaulFlores-gr5qd 2 роки тому +1

    Cleanest drifts with a wrx

  • @Travelingman-1980
    @Travelingman-1980 7 років тому +5

    You should have changed the hose clamps too, these clamps loose their tension after a while.

  • @snitz157
    @snitz157 7 років тому +1

    What a mad mod, love it mate!

  • @jessebracero6817
    @jessebracero6817 8 місяців тому

    Can I get a part number for a 2015 Subaru Wrx automatic transmission CVT Mishimoto radiator please.🙏

  • @massimorossini370
    @massimorossini370 6 місяців тому

    Did it works for a subaru sti from 2016 ? Does it fit too? Thanks

  • @chetniksrb333
    @chetniksrb333 7 років тому +12

    Are you sure the green coolant is compatible with Subaru's blue coolant?

    • @abrahamiqbal100
      @abrahamiqbal100 7 років тому +2

      Sini_ster I was thinking the same :(

    • @superhacker101
      @superhacker101 7 років тому

      If its been flushed, no problem, if it has not been flushed then the coolants could become an acid and eat all the gaskets , but i dont think hes an idiot

    • @jayrusch8292
      @jayrusch8292 3 роки тому

      @@superhacker101 it’s absolutely not, subaru uses special additives in their coolant that prevent their head gaskets (which are always touching coolant due to the shape of the motor unlike most cars) from blowing

  • @josiesaldana4405
    @josiesaldana4405 4 роки тому +1

    Where did you get the expansion port plug? I just got my Mishimoto radiator and got 2 of the same size

  • @nasilemak868
    @nasilemak868 6 років тому +4

    You wrapped the teflon tape coming from the wrong direction

  • @bigytv8392
    @bigytv8392 2 роки тому

    So you drained blue super coolant, but filled in the green. Why?

  • @Lyssa3454
    @Lyssa3454 2 роки тому

    what is the size of the port fitting they sent my rad without one :/

  • @rickybentley919
    @rickybentley919 6 років тому

    Acura TL 04-08 have large car Clubs, It would be nice to have a mishimoto radiator that fits for our cars which mishimoto has not release yet

  • @Travelingman-1980
    @Travelingman-1980 7 років тому +1

    What is the brand and model of your hoist?

  • @FAMMFRESHA
    @FAMMFRESHA 6 років тому

    What about the condenser that came off the old radiator? How does that go on the new one?

  • @BillJGates
    @BillJGates 5 років тому

    Why not Distilled Water and Red Line Water Wetter?

  • @midnightthinker5479
    @midnightthinker5479 5 років тому

    Should u use a onring too

  • @coreybrackett9194
    @coreybrackett9194 2 роки тому

    How long did the full process take?

  • @tharealjules3415
    @tharealjules3415 5 років тому

    Did You Put The Whole Gallon In Or Half? & Do You Just Use That Or Mix It With Water?

  • @stevenvanbreukelen
    @stevenvanbreukelen 4 роки тому

    Was that the 2 or 3 core rad ? And how much clearance have you got between the overflow bottle amd air pump ?

  • @jst_mrck6388
    @jst_mrck6388 5 років тому

    How'd you fit the stock rad cap on the mishi radiator? mine doesn't fit...

  • @davidyoung5640
    @davidyoung5640 2 роки тому

    Old vid I know but what bonnet is that? Is that wrapped factory hood or carbon fibre aftermarket one?

    • @customspraymods
      @customspraymods  2 роки тому +1

      That is factory just painted in a custom colour.

  • @AwakeDude911
    @AwakeDude911 7 років тому +5

    UR steering wheel is on the WRONG SIDE...get that looked at ASAP !

    • @nasilemak868
      @nasilemak868 6 років тому

      AwakeDude911 look it up, its called JDM

    • @mrpsd590
      @mrpsd590 5 років тому +1

      @@nasilemak868 I think he knows that.. it's called being funny

  • @spoogle621
    @spoogle621 6 років тому

    really should chop a few cm off the top hose

  • @snitz157
    @snitz157 6 років тому

    Hey Dave, I have a question, what’s the minimum litre of basecoat you can use on a set of 4 rims? I’m thinking of painting them for my dad as a project we can do together, thanks mate!

    • @customspraymods
      @customspraymods  6 років тому +1

      CS Studios 500mls would just do it

    • @snitz157
      @snitz157 6 років тому

      customspraymods awesome!! Thanks mate, I’m gonna be getting a 1.5L kit from your website soon :D

  • @robbiexiong3508
    @robbiexiong3508 5 років тому

    No way I can fit that in with my Perrin charge pipe. Barely any room left between rad and charge pipe.

  • @awaisiqbal8934
    @awaisiqbal8934 5 років тому

    You need to check coolant temperature rathing just racing around like a noob

  • @impulseproman
    @impulseproman 5 років тому

    Question? Subaru A-Line WRX STI I'll Need a Mishimoto Transmission Fluid Cooler Right?

  • @BillJGates
    @BillJGates 5 років тому

    OEM Radiator is way too thin. Good Upgrade.

  • @jdotconnor313
    @jdotconnor313 7 років тому

    Was your factory radiator broken or insufficiently cooling the car?

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 7 років тому +1

      insufficiently cooling the car

    • @davidstanic3081
      @davidstanic3081 3 місяці тому

      My radiator fans are turning on whilst driving sedately. Temperature is normal, heater works and air-conditioning aswell. 2016 wrx sti 130,000km. Had it since new. Original radiator

  • @headgasket9277
    @headgasket9277 5 років тому

    If one buy a performance car isn't it already a performance radiator in it? Then why buy a new one if the first one ain't broken

    • @jaredguerra9324
      @jaredguerra9324 5 років тому +1

      because it did break my friend... it did...

    • @cdw584611
      @cdw584611 2 роки тому +1

      Because it’s not a performance car from the factory. It’s just a 30k car with a turbo. I love mine but I upgraded the radiator and intercooler before I did any other mods.

    • @headgasket9277
      @headgasket9277 2 роки тому

      @@cdw584611 oh ty then

  • @alexrosas4733
    @alexrosas4733 5 років тому

    Does an aftermarket radiator require a tune after install?