Engine radiator VALEO or MISHIMOTO

I've had a ZJ fan clutch in my XJ for about 10 years and it's been fine without any modifications. Somehow I got away with it fitting in mine with a Proliance Heatbuster radiator and then again when I switched that radiator out for a Mishimoto.

The Mishimoto mk3 aluminum radiator is pretty close to the weight of the OEM plastic end tanked radiator.

The only ones that seem to be made better are the Valeo's, there's a reason they cost more. I looked at mine, it has (relatively large) tubes inside not stamped channels.

I bought the Valeo rad for my 03 GTi from Rockauto for $89. It appears to be exactly the same as stock.

Looks like overall fitment of the Mishimoto radiator was clean and straight.

The inline Moroso filler neck will be welded to my Mishimoto radiator

mishimoto makes a great aluminum replacement at a decent cost.

I have heard mixed reviews on the Mishimoto

Stay away from Mishi. That is certified garbage juice.

i've never really heard good things about mishimoto's fitment and for 500 bucks you could find better mods to do.