9mmkungfu

This thread got quiet. Have the V2 radiators solved all of the issues with the V1?

JKJB

Just saw a tumbleweed blow by this one lol. Anyone ever end up getting the V2 rad?

Sounds promising on paper anyways. From their website:
"..features extruded, internally strutted tubes to help combat flex within the core. These strutted tubes provide the radiator with greater rigidity and durability, reducing the potential for cracks and leaks."

hornetman

I’m on my 2nd OEM RAD. My factory installed lasted 60K before developing a pin hole leak on the upper drivers side, currently have about 50K on the replacement. I believe I paid $275 for the OEM.

rhjeepdriver

@Mishimoto has not even seen fit to reply with any updates. There are other aftermarket radiators available if you look. I installed the V1 in my 2008 JK in 2015, it's still going just fine no leaks so far. The O.E.M. rad is known to leak, that is a fact. I believe even a well built aftermarket rad will eventually develop leaks if you wheel your Jeep. The better designed and made a component is, generally the longer it will last under stress. It's just a matter of finding a good heavy duty radiator and making sure it is properly installed, (quality rubber mounts). We are at the mercy of the designers, engineers, and the bean counters.

Sixty4x4

My stocker rad is 6 years old now, cooling the Chev engine and no leaks. When you mount any radiator you leave the top bolts with the isolators just about ready to touch the mount frame - no tighter. Anchor the bolts with blu loctite. Allows the frame to flex and not twist the rad.

Spytec128

Wow, I'm assuming the V2 design is going well. I am in need of a new radiator and I see it is slightly larger than stock. I hope it will hold up to off-roading if I keep the upper bolts loose with blue loctite.

JKJB

Ive had the mishimoto v2 rad in my 6.4L now for about 2months and so far so good and includes a 3day trip offroad. i would say the v2 rad fixes the issues present in the v1.