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Fan Shroud Kits: Mishimoto vs. Mizu/Are they Worth It?

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Old 06-22-2010 | 08:36 PM
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Old 06-22-2010 | 08:37 PM
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Old 06-24-2010 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8fest
As far as Mizu vs. Mishimoto goes, has anyone seen those Mizu parts?! Totally insane! Every single on of their radiators and fan shrouds are hand-welded, and don't even get me started on the silicone hoses. i can't believe they're the same price, or even cheaper than Mishimoto.
Mizu is knock-off crap. They are a Mishimoto knock-off. Look at their selction of radiators/hoses/fan shrouds... exactly the same as Mishimoto. LOL On a side note.... I see that Mishi just got done designing Diesel truck radiators/intercoolers, too, I will have to look into something like this for my work truck.

Originally Posted by nycgps
I dont think you get a lot of "weight savings" from an Aluminum Radiator. in the older days when they still use Brass radiator then yea, but now days, not really.
You really don't. The lighter weight is offset by the extra water needed to fill it up. You gain cooling efficiency.

I agree with others, either keep the stock, or go with a prestigious company, not some knock-off copy cat junk.
Old 06-24-2010 | 09:08 PM
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i think i may be the only one on here with the Mishimoto shroud on a BHR AT radiator. i don't have any data for you though. i just had them installed and haven't driven my car again yet.
Old 06-25-2010 | 10:58 PM
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I seriously don't think this fan Shroud kit will lower anything.

in fact, I think its the other way around ---- might increase the working temp.

This fan shroud kit comes with the shroud itself and 2-12" Slim fans ---- and each flows ONLY 933.5 cfm ~~~~~~~~

So I dont know man. if Im you nuke0907 I think I will take it back out and demand a refund.
Old 06-26-2010 | 05:37 AM
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Yea. One thing I forgot to mention is that the higher CFM's a fan is the more stress they put on the alternator actually making your engine work harder.

I would just stick with stock stuff. If your going to upgrade make sure its not pulling on another resource.

The mazmart water pump is actually designed to flow faster and free up the stress on the engine. Which is why its a highly revered product.

Simple fact is if most people aren't running ti it most likely doesn't do ****.
Old 07-13-2012 | 08:20 AM
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2004 rx8 fan and shroud

HELP!
Im in need of a fan shroud for 2004 model. The Dealership wants 450.00.

Lori
Old 07-13-2012 | 09:54 AM
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You're missing the fact that the airflow is not limited by the fans, it's limited by the blocking effect of the airbox and battery behind them.

Make sure your undertray is intact, without it, air will exit around the radiator rather than through it. For the same price as the new useless shrouds, you can buy a kit from RX8Performance that will turn on the fans at lower temperatures (or you can do it with a Cobb Accessport at much higher cost).

Other engine saving tips here: https://www.rx8club.com/tech-garage-...ries-i-190372/
Old 07-13-2012 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by lflood
HELP!
Im in need of a fan shroud for 2004 model. The Dealership wants 450.00.

Lori
I have a setup but the connectors were cut off so you will need the connectors from your existing fans spliced on. It would be basic wiring, nothing too difficult. I'll do $50.00 shipped.

Here is a picture of it next to my new setup.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/7354499020/

Originally Posted by HiFlite999
You're missing the fact that the airflow is not limited by the fans, it's limited by the blocking effect of the airbox and battery behind them.

Make sure your undertray is intact, without it, air will exit around the radiator rather than through it. For the same price as the new useless shrouds, you can buy a kit from RX8Performance that will turn on the fans at lower temperatures (or you can do it with a Cobb Accessport at much higher cost).

Other engine saving tips here: https://www.rx8club.com/tech-garage-...ries-i-190372/

The Mizu shroud is nice, the fans suck, one of mine burnt up in less than a year. I went with a FAL dual fan shroud and it is working awesome, I should have bought one years ago.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/7176469795/
Oh, and I know a couple of guys running without undertrays here in Texas and they don't have cooling issues, even when pushing hard in this insane weather. I'm not saying an under tray is not needed but it's not as important for cooling as people make it out to be.
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9k - do you happen to know if your FAL has the adjustable fan speed or is just the single speed?

Also - did you mount it using a kit that mounts through the fins? how did you mount it?

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I have mine hooked up to the factory wiring controlled by the ECU. You can easily use the VSC though. And yes I used a SPAL fan mount kit.
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