Mishimoto Radiator
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Mishimoto Radiator
Does anyone know the difference between the Mishimoto MMRAD-F2D-03 and MMRAD-F2D-60 radiators? My 2004 has the threaded transmission lines not quick-connects.
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I got the -03 radiator last year and I have quick disconnect transmission lines. But I had to remove the quick disconnect fittings from my OEM radiator and put them in the Mishimoto radiator. It is threaded for the transmission lines that are not quick disconnects. From what I can tell the difference is...the part number. Mishimoto no longer lists the -03, which makes sense because their other parts for the 6.0 have -60 at the end of the number. You can get the -03 radiators for around $350 at Amazon and other places.
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I do know the exact difference because I had both and asked Mishimoto.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
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Quick update: Installed the MMRAD-F2D-03 radiator and it fit great. While I had it all apart, I replaced all idler pulleys and tensioner. Replaced the water pump with an Alliant Power pump with the metal impeller. Installed a new fan clutch, Motorcraft thermostat and cap. Temps went from 215 to 190. Oil/coolant temp spread went down to 2 degree delta.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
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Quick update: Installed the MMRAD-F2D-03 radiator and it fit great. While I had it all apart, I replaced all idler pulleys and tensioner. Replaced the water pump with an Alliant Power pump with the metal impeller. Installed a new fan clutch, Motorcraft thermostat and cap. Temps went from 215 to 190. Oil/coolant temp spread went down to 2 degree delta.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
It's an awesome product, but they just didn't think that drain plug through.
Speaking of compressors, I need to strongly consider replacing mine, some days it can keep up, other days it can't.
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From: West by God Virginyuh
Watch that drain plug, it tends to leak and then break of in the radiator. Ask me how I know...
It's an awesome product, but they just didn't think that drain plug through.
Speaking of compressors, I need to strongly consider replacing mine, some days it can keep up, other days it can't.
It's an awesome product, but they just didn't think that drain plug through.
Speaking of compressors, I need to strongly consider replacing mine, some days it can keep up, other days it can't.
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I agree, the spiffy magnetic drain plug that comes with the Mishimoto radiator isn't very well thought out. You can't loosen it to drain and when you pull it out coolant sprays on the front diff, no chance you're gonna hit a bucket with the stream. I put the Fumoto drains in the block a couple years ago and found a 5gal will slide right under there on the drivers side and you can open the valve with no tools. I bet I mopped my garage with ELC half a dozen times before figuring this out. You can also slide a piece of tubing over the valve if you need to direct the coolant off to the side.
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Watch that drain plug, it tends to leak and then break of in the radiator. Ask me how I know...
It's an awesome product, but they just didn't think that drain plug through.
Speaking of compressors, I need to strongly consider replacing mine, some days it can keep up, other days it can't.
It's an awesome product, but they just didn't think that drain plug through.
Speaking of compressors, I need to strongly consider replacing mine, some days it can keep up, other days it can't.
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Just a shiny aluminum pipe plug with a 6point head. On the inside end it has a very strong magnetic "pellet" pressed into it. The problem is the bung it screws into is on the back of the radiator, not the bottom.
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I do know the exact difference because I had both and asked Mishimoto.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
MMRAD-F2D-03
- Direct fit for 2003-2007 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke
- Overall Size: 30”W x 34.7”H x 4.5”T / Core Size: 28.54”H x 29.06”W / Rows: 2
- Inlet & Outlet: 1.77”, 1.97”/ Core Thickness: 1.41” / Tank Wall Thickness: 0.08”
- All-aluminum construction includes magnetic drain plug
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
MMRAD-F2D-60
- Direct fit for 2003-2007 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke
- Overall Size: 29.9” x 34.7” x 4.5” / Core Size: 28.54” x 29.06” / Rows: 2
- Inlet & Outlet: 1.77”, 1.97”/ Core Thickness: 1.88” / Tank Wall Thickness: 0.08”
- All-aluminum construction includes magnetic drain plug
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
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Quick update: Installed the MMRAD-F2D-03 radiator and it fit great. While I had it all apart, I replaced all idler pulleys and tensioner. Replaced the water pump with an Alliant Power pump with the metal impeller. Installed a new fan clutch, Motorcraft thermostat and cap. Temps went from 215 to 190. Oil/coolant temp spread went down to 2 degree delta.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
Thought I would not have to see the front of the engine for a long time. But, you never know what is going to bite you..... compressor bearing locked up on our return beach trip last week.
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From: Fort Worth, TX
I do know the exact difference because I had both and asked Mishimoto.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
03 has a very shiny polished finish 60 has a brushed aluminum finish. Mishi has discontinued the 03 but they can be had for a very good price. Mishimoto told me that they are the exact same thing with a different finish. Obviously you can't see everything in a side by side comparison but I couldn't find a single difference comparing them other than the finish.
The reason I had both is because I got and installed the 03 and it had a pinhole leak in one of the welds. The bad thing is even though the thing was defective out of the box Mishimoto made me pay $50 for the replacement which I thought was pretty lame considering it was in no way my fault and they shipped me a 60.
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