40 mm SkidNation MX-5 Performance Radiator – Black

Properly cooling our MX-5 under all conditions is a priority for all of us. Why not make your engine bay look cool at the same time? This all-black radiator with white SkidNation logo will make all of your friends jealous!

SkidNation or competition for similar price – how to tell which radiator is better?
You can tell the cheap, low quality radiators by small details, like using plastic “butterfly” drain valve at the bottom. We use a sturdy metal drain plug with a rubber O-ring gasket that will last and it can be easily replaced if necessary.

With our black fully aluminium TIG welded performance radiator you not only gain more coolant volume (cooling capacity), but also improved reliability, better heat dissipation and higher efficiency. It features a two row 40 mm thick brazed core and comes with a 1.1 bar pressure cap to increase the boiling point a little. Aluminium construction also removes the risk of breaking or cracking of the plastic radiator parts, which is a common problem on stock radiators.

Why “only” 40 mm thick? Isn’t thicker better? Well, core dimensions are just part of the equation – in order to cool the circulating water, you also need air flow through it. And the thicker the core, the harder it is to push/pull air through it. Our choice of 40 mm thickness strikes a good balance, which means it works well at lower speeds and provides great cooling capacity for both N/A and forced induction cars.

Want even more cooling capacity for a car with serious horsepower? Check out our 50 mm core radiator.

The radiator is a direct replacement with no mods needed. You can use the original cooling fans, or get our dual fan shroud for more cooling power.

The aluminium drain plug has a rubber seal, so it should be tightened by hand only to finger tight.

If you’d like to protect your engine even more by fixing the uneven cooling of the factory setup, check out our legendary coolant reroute kit as well.

Fits all Mk1 and Mk2/Mk2.5 Mazda MX-5 models with manual transmission.

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