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Review on πŸš— Mazda MX-5 Miata 1990-1997 Performance Aluminum Radiator by Mishimoto MMRAD-MIA-90 by William Stewart

Revainrating 4 out of 5

High quality Mishimoto cooler for DIU garage. Requires some skill but certainly beats Mazda dealer prices.

The product is quite easy to install for an ATS mechanic. Mishimoto's installation help video is misleading about easy installation, it requires some work. The new unit will not slide in easily unless the mounting bracket in the engine bay is bent to allow the radiator to seat properly. Next, when ordering radiator hoses (we ordered separately), the company should send good clamps, not cheap screwdrivers, but improved clamps. Reconnecting power to the dual fan assembly should be easier. Once the electrics are hooked up there is no obvious way to secure the wiring to the radiator due to the risk of it being hit by belts and other moving parts on the front of the engine. We had to find a solution. Again not in the installation video. Otherwise I've been driving a Miata MX5 for a few days, no leaks, works fine.

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • There are shortcomings