Mishimoto radiator swap - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

jledesma · 03-15-2013, 03:15 PM

I'm no mechanice and would say I have only basic skills for working on my mach ( I did install the Roy's spacer on my own LOL) like bolt on stuff.

I am going to attempt to change my oem radiator to a Mishimoto aluminum radiator this weekend.

I am not sure how to refill the cooling system once the new radiator is installed.

What type of coolant for an all aluminum radiator?

Any info is appreciated, or should I pay to have it done?

jledesma · 03-15-2013, 03:37 PM

Never mind, I'll just have someone who knows what they doing install it and refill after searching some posts here, LOL!

SGT GIPP · 03-16-2013, 05:13 AM

http://reischeperformance.com/refill.html

Follow these instructions carefully.

Stopsign32v · 03-19-2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jledesma

Never mind, I'll just have someone who knows what they doing install it and refill after searching some posts here, LOL!

I don't know if you've gotten someone to do it yet or not but if you haven't, don't! It's soooooo easy to swap out a radiator on these cars! The important thing is make sure you burp the system correctly! Again, that isn't hard either!

DSG2003Mach1 · 03-19-2013, 05:05 PM

I would also look into a sacrificial annode, I know they make on for the fluidyne units

jledesma · 03-27-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGT GIPP

http://reischeperformance.com/refill.html

Follow these instructions carefully.

Thanks for all your input. Got sick and had to hold off. I guess I'll try it myself than!! I looked at a couple vids and I think I can handle it

SGT GIPP · 03-28-2013, 04:58 PM

Removal and install is easy, but be careful not to damage the new radiator installing it. The new unit is thicker and it is a tight fit. Burp the system properly, because you can easily ruin your motor. A mechanic didn't add coolant to the crossover tube on a friends 03 cobra and he is now getting his motor torn apart!!

jledesma · 04-17-2013, 04:24 PM

I ended up not doing it myself because I had no pan or basin to catch the coolant mixture and didn't want to "upset" the Dark Side (neighborhood board).

I also ended up having to (replaced) fix a leaking steering rack so I had a Ford mechanic do the work on the side (at the dealership).

So all is good now. I just wish that nice aluminum radiator was more visible when the hood is up, it's a shame to hide such nice aluminum and welds LOL!

Thanks guys, for you all your inout/suggestions.

03-15-2013, 03:15 PM	#1
jledesma Book'em Danno! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 454	Mishimoto radiator swap I'm no mechanice and would say I have only basic skills for working on my mach ( I did install the Roy's spacer on my own LOL) like bolt on stuff. I am going to attempt to change my oem radiator to a Mishimoto aluminum radiator this weekend. I am not sure how to refill the cooling system once the new radiator is installed. What type of coolant for an all aluminum radiator? Any info is appreciated, or should I pay to have it done? __________________ MAC ss catback Pypes O/R X Roy's 3/8" spacer C&L intake system 4.10's MM springs Bilstein HD's MM cc plates SCT X3 Slotted/Drilled rotors Hawk HPS pads. AFS '03 Cobra replicas 18x9 & 18x10.5 Nitto Invo 275/35/18 & 295/35/18 Cobra folding mirrors & other Cobra exterior parts AM smoked headlight & fogs. HID 8k headlight and fogs Future Mods: LT headers, MM flsfc, panhard, Torque converter, and more Cobra body parts .

03-15-2013, 03:37 PM	#2
jledesma Book'em Danno! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 454	Re: Mishimoto radiator swap Never mind, I'll just have someone who knows what they doing install it and refill after searching some posts here, LOL! __________________ MAC ss catback Pypes O/R X Roy's 3/8" spacer C&L intake system 4.10's MM springs Bilstein HD's MM cc plates SCT X3 Slotted/Drilled rotors Hawk HPS pads. AFS '03 Cobra replicas 18x9 & 18x10.5 Nitto Invo 275/35/18 & 295/35/18 Cobra folding mirrors & other Cobra exterior parts AM smoked headlight & fogs. HID 8k headlight and fogs Future Mods: LT headers, MM flsfc, panhard, Torque converter, and more Cobra body parts .

03-16-2013, 05:13 AM	#3
SGT GIPP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Macon,Ga Posts: 220	Re: Mishimoto radiator swap http://reischeperformance.com/refill.html Follow these instructions carefully.

03-19-2013, 05:05 PM	#5
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Mishimoto radiator swap I would also look into a sacrificial annode, I know they make on for the fluidyne units __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

03-28-2013, 04:58 PM	#7
SGT GIPP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Macon,Ga Posts: 220	Re: Mishimoto radiator swap Removal and install is easy, but be careful not to damage the new radiator installing it. The new unit is thicker and it is a tight fit. Burp the system properly, because you can easily ruin your motor. A mechanic didn't add coolant to the crossover tube on a friends 03 cobra and he is now getting his motor torn apart!!

04-17-2013, 04:24 PM	#8
jledesma Book'em Danno! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 454	Re: Mishimoto radiator swap I ended up not doing it myself because I had no pan or basin to catch the coolant mixture and didn't want to "upset" the Dark Side (neighborhood board). I also ended up having to (replaced) fix a leaking steering rack so I had a Ford mechanic do the work on the side (at the dealership). So all is good now. I just wish that nice aluminum radiator was more visible when the hood is up, it's a shame to hide such nice aluminum and welds LOL! Thanks guys, for you all your inout/suggestions. __________________ MAC ss catback Pypes O/R X Roy's 3/8" spacer C&L intake system 4.10's MM springs Bilstein HD's MM cc plates SCT X3 Slotted/Drilled rotors Hawk HPS pads. AFS '03 Cobra replicas 18x9 & 18x10.5 Nitto Invo 275/35/18 & 295/35/18 Cobra folding mirrors & other Cobra exterior parts AM smoked headlight & fogs. HID 8k headlight and fogs Future Mods: LT headers, MM flsfc, panhard, Torque converter, and more Cobra body parts .

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