Hi, my original radiator is busted and I want to buy an aluminum 2 row since florida heat + running the a/c seem to put a big load on the cooling system at idle.
I'm really considering either a mishimoto or koyo aluminum 2 row radiator, But I dont want to run higher PSI caps,
My question: Is it possible to use the OEM cap on either of these radiators?
Thanks,
J.A
question for mishimoto an koyo radiator owners!
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The Mishimoto won't but it takes a standard WRX cap so you could get any standard pressure cap for any WRX and it would work.
http://matrixgarage.com/products/mishim ... a1983-1987
I am looking into the Koyo's right now.
http://matrixgarage.com/products/mishim ... a1983-1987
I am looking into the Koyo's right now.
Re: question for mishimoto an koyo radiator owners!
Yes. The ae86 specific Koyo and Mishimoto radiators utilize the same style/size radiator cap as oem. I used an oem replacement cap on my Mishimoto radiator because the MIshimoto cap is ugly as sin.
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I have a TRD oem replacement cap on my Koyo
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Interesting to hear on the Mishimoto caps.
It came straight from Mishimoto that the stock cap wouldn't work.
It came straight from Mishimoto that the stock cap wouldn't work.
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^There have been a few versions over the years I believe. Perhaps the earlier ones didn't have the oem style filler neck.
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The ae86 cap may work, but we have never tested for fitment. We have confirmed that a cap from an 02-07 WRX should fit without any problems. 

Re: question for mishimoto an koyo radiator owners!
Yes the OEM Toyota cap will work, I'm using a Cusco cap on mine, fits great.
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thank you all for the replies. Ended up buying a Koyo. Glad to hear the stock cap fits. No need to run a higher pressure cap on a stock car I guess.
Thank you .
Thank you .
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Glad I took the time to Call Mishimoto and research this for you so you could go buy your rad somewhere else.
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Let no good deed go unpunished.
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Y. Very few if any talented & honest & helpful people make a good living in the auto world IMO.