Mishimoto/Godspeed/Cxracing radiators: Are they identical?
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Mishimoto/Godspeed/Cxracing radiators: Are they identical?
There's even a new one by "blackworks." I'm going to buy one of these but I suspect they are all made in one factory somewhere in China. They look the same, they have very similar dimensions but are priced differently. Can anyone confirm that they are all indeed the same radiator?
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OK here's the side-by-side:
I really see no difference. The only real difference is found in the ad text: Only the Mishimoto mentions a radiator cap even though every radiator is pictured with one except the godspeed. Mishimoto mentions a 1 year warranty, Godspeed mentions a 90 day warranty & others do not mention warranties at all.
Prices on ebay are as follows:
Blackworks $219 + $10 insurance = $229 shipped
Mishimoto $240 + $21 CA tax = $261 shipped
CXracing $133 + $31 shipping + $16 CA tax = $180 shipped
Godspeed $160 + $40 shipping + $16.50 CA tax = $216.50 shipped
I'd say anyone in the market specifically for a Mishimoto clearly should get it from Travis at $230 shipped. OTOH, if you believe these radiators are all the same like I do, the CXracing radiator is the clear value. And as much as I'd like to support vendors, a $50 difference is too much.
I really see no difference. The only real difference is found in the ad text: Only the Mishimoto mentions a radiator cap even though every radiator is pictured with one except the godspeed. Mishimoto mentions a 1 year warranty, Godspeed mentions a 90 day warranty & others do not mention warranties at all.
Prices on ebay are as follows:
Blackworks $219 + $10 insurance = $229 shipped
Mishimoto $240 + $21 CA tax = $261 shipped
CXracing $133 + $31 shipping + $16 CA tax = $180 shipped
Godspeed $160 + $40 shipping + $16.50 CA tax = $216.50 shipped
I'd say anyone in the market specifically for a Mishimoto clearly should get it from Travis at $230 shipped. OTOH, if you believe these radiators are all the same like I do, the CXracing radiator is the clear value. And as much as I'd like to support vendors, a $50 difference is too much.
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Welding quality seems to be better on my latest unit and its a lot better compared to the GS I saw in a friends car.
The fit between the 3 units was always the same, it just dropped right in. Weight was same as well.
Despite the inconvenience, the guys over at turbochargers.com were ready and willing to get it exchanged and so were the guys over at mishimoto. I can only say positive things about dealing with them.
Its a gamble with cheap stuff, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
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