Bump! Any more info on Koyo fitment? Does clutch fan and shroud fit? ( i know it doesnt have the lower shroud tabs, but does the shroud fit at all)
Aluminum Radiators and the Factory Fan, Fan Shroud, and Mounts
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Mishimoto is supposed to fit with no modification, along with the clutch fan, shroud, and ac fans. My first one was way off, so I told them about it and eventually sent me another, which was better. Not perfect, but it was close enough to motivate me to make the minor modifications necessary to install it. That was like at the end of last year, so maybe they fit like a glove now.
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The cap (btw, use one that has the same pressure rating as the cooling system) will leave an imprint on the insulation, but the hood will close.
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deabionni;1514788 said:
The cap (btw, use one that has the same pressure rating as the cooling system) will leave an imprint on the insulation, but the hood will close.
Ya a lot of things are described as direct replacement but in reality are nowhere close, just havent seen any real proof yet that the Mishimoto fits with the shroud
bump for mishimoto radiator fitment pics with stock fans and shroud....or the megan radiator. i want to buy one from zankuko, but i want to make sure the stock clutch fan fits.
The Mishimoto fits with the stock fan and shroud. Fitment of the shroud could be a bit better at the top, but I installed everything in mine with little to no problems. The only modification I had to make, was to shave the rubber mounts at the bottom of the radiator.
I have some pics that I took of the install process, I just need to get around to posting them.
I have some pics that I took of the install process, I just need to get around to posting them.
Got the pics off my camera, but have an insane work schedule this weekend. I have Monday off, and can post the pics then if I can't find the time tomorrow.
Just bump up this thread to remind me.
Just bump up this thread to remind me.
I got a koyo R core a couple weeks ago, fits like a glove, only thing to remember is that when using it with a 7m, you need to plug the sensor hole on the lower tank, I found another coolant temp. sensor off of a camry at pick n pull, and the lower bolt hole for the aux fans doesn't line up, but other than that ive been running with it without any problems
staehlin180;1552310 said:
Thanks for the info, im probably going to end up with this radiator. You also need to fab something to secure the lower part of the shroud, correct?
staehlin180;1552310 said:
Thanks for the info, im probably going to end up with this radiator. You also need to fab something to secure the lower part of the shroud, correct?
I'm finally posting pics of the Mishimoto radiator as promised.
First off, I want to give props to StatRacing for their incredibly fast shipping of this radiator. The price of the Mishimoto radiator from them is $240 shipped. I ordered my radiator on a Friday, and Fedex showed up to deliver my radiator THE VERY NEXT DAY! (On a Saturday, no less). Now that's customer service! ::salute::
And now, for the pics you've been waiting for. Sorry if they're a little big, but I sized them down as much as I dared while still showing as much detail as I could.
The stock radiator...
The Mishimoto...
Stock radiator fin count...
Mishimoto fin count...
Stock radiator's 2 rows...
Mishimoto's 3 rows...
Thickness comparison between the two...
Mishimoto drain plug...
Stock radiator mounts before shaving to fit... (Sorry, I forgot to take pics of them after shaving).
Test fitting the fan shroud...
Side fitment of the shroud, and the amount of room left open when mounted...
Test fitment of the top of the shroud on the driver's side... (Bolt hole lines up, but the shroud does leave a small gap at the top of the radiator).
Test fitment of the top of the shroud of the passenger's side... (Once again, bolt hole lines up, but leaves the same small gap).
Test fitment of the shroud with the aux fan top... (Perfect fit, and lining up with the bolt holes so far).
Test fitment of the shroud with the aux fan bottom... (Perfect fit, and the bottom bolt hole lines up as hoped).
Radiator, shroud, and aux fan top...
Radiator, shroud, and aux fan bottom...
My car is an automatic, so a tranny cooler was a MUST! I already had one installed with my stock radiator, and I have mine mounted to the back of the A/C condenser. Here's a pic of the tranny cooler I'm running...
Front pic of the radiator installed in the car using the stock radiator mounts...
Driver's side with everything installed...
Passenger's side with everything installed...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 1...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 2...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 3...
You may also notice that the radiator has slightly smaller inlet/outlet pipes than the stock radiator, so my radiator hoses weren't tight enough using the stock constant pressure clamps. I ended up having to switch to worm gear clamps for the time being, but I'm reserving judgment on that issue for now as my hoses need to be replaced; and I'm hoping the new hoses will fit tight with constant pressure clamps once I replace them.
My only complaint is the shroud fitment at the top of the radiator, but that small amount of gap has had no ill effects in the operation of the cooling fan or aux fan. The shroud, aux fan, and factory mounts bolted up just fine; and needed no modification whatsoever. Installation took no longer than it would have if I would have re-installed the factory radiator.
I highly recommend the Mishimoto for it's price, performance, and ease of install. Anyone who needs to replace their tired, stock radiator and finds themselves on a tight budget, should really take a close look at buying a Mishimoto radiator. For the $240 that you'll spend, you really can't go wrong.
First off, I want to give props to StatRacing for their incredibly fast shipping of this radiator. The price of the Mishimoto radiator from them is $240 shipped. I ordered my radiator on a Friday, and Fedex showed up to deliver my radiator THE VERY NEXT DAY! (On a Saturday, no less). Now that's customer service! ::salute::
And now, for the pics you've been waiting for. Sorry if they're a little big, but I sized them down as much as I dared while still showing as much detail as I could.
The stock radiator...
The Mishimoto...
Stock radiator fin count...
Mishimoto fin count...
Stock radiator's 2 rows...
Mishimoto's 3 rows...
Thickness comparison between the two...
Mishimoto drain plug...
Stock radiator mounts before shaving to fit... (Sorry, I forgot to take pics of them after shaving).
Test fitting the fan shroud...
Side fitment of the shroud, and the amount of room left open when mounted...
Test fitment of the top of the shroud on the driver's side... (Bolt hole lines up, but the shroud does leave a small gap at the top of the radiator).
Test fitment of the top of the shroud of the passenger's side... (Once again, bolt hole lines up, but leaves the same small gap).
Test fitment of the shroud with the aux fan top... (Perfect fit, and lining up with the bolt holes so far).
Test fitment of the shroud with the aux fan bottom... (Perfect fit, and the bottom bolt hole lines up as hoped).
Radiator, shroud, and aux fan top...
Radiator, shroud, and aux fan bottom...
My car is an automatic, so a tranny cooler was a MUST! I already had one installed with my stock radiator, and I have mine mounted to the back of the A/C condenser. Here's a pic of the tranny cooler I'm running...
Front pic of the radiator installed in the car using the stock radiator mounts...
Driver's side with everything installed...
Passenger's side with everything installed...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 1...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 2...
Pic of the gap at the top of the shroud 3...
You may also notice that the radiator has slightly smaller inlet/outlet pipes than the stock radiator, so my radiator hoses weren't tight enough using the stock constant pressure clamps. I ended up having to switch to worm gear clamps for the time being, but I'm reserving judgment on that issue for now as my hoses need to be replaced; and I'm hoping the new hoses will fit tight with constant pressure clamps once I replace them.
My only complaint is the shroud fitment at the top of the radiator, but that small amount of gap has had no ill effects in the operation of the cooling fan or aux fan. The shroud, aux fan, and factory mounts bolted up just fine; and needed no modification whatsoever. Installation took no longer than it would have if I would have re-installed the factory radiator.
I highly recommend the Mishimoto for it's price, performance, and ease of install. Anyone who needs to replace their tired, stock radiator and finds themselves on a tight budget, should really take a close look at buying a Mishimoto radiator. For the $240 that you'll spend, you really can't go wrong.
looks like this thread is all tied up but fwiw, i put in the koyo and the shroud and fan fraged in a few days... who knows what happened but it was tight to begin with.
Bump lol
Bump lol
My stocker finally let go Sunday afternoon and after reading through this thread Sunday night I went ahead and ordered the Mishimoto from statracing. It'll be here Thursday (it was shipped from MI so that explains why deabionni got it next day but 3 days to FL for ground isn't bad and makes me happy I didn't waste the extra $65 on their 3 day shipping).
To make a long story short: if anyone wants more pics of the Mishimoto install than are already available let me know and I'll post them up this weekend.
To make a long story short: if anyone wants more pics of the Mishimoto install than are already available let me know and I'll post them up this weekend.
Awesome info! I picked up a Koyo RO171 (JZA70) and i will be using it with my 7M. I will try to get some good comparison pics and see how the shroud installation goes when i put it in.
deabionni - Do you have any issue with the radiator cap hitting the hood insulation? Oh and by the way you rock, thanks for the info and pics!
^^^No issues whatsoever. Keep in mind, however, that I did shave the upper part of those bottom mounts in half.
On a side note, the Mishimoto comes with a radiator cap rated for 19 lbs. The first thing I did after pulling the radiator out of the box, was to dump the cap for my Stant radiator cap rated at 13 lbs. (You can see the Stant cap in the last few pics). Our car calls for a 13 lbs cap, so using the supplied 19 lbs cap that comes with the Mishimoto radiator is just asking for trouble!
On a side note, the Mishimoto comes with a radiator cap rated for 19 lbs. The first thing I did after pulling the radiator out of the box, was to dump the cap for my Stant radiator cap rated at 13 lbs. (You can see the Stant cap in the last few pics). Our car calls for a 13 lbs cap, so using the supplied 19 lbs cap that comes with the Mishimoto radiator is just asking for trouble!
^^ thanks. Lastly does the factory toyota cap fit on the radiator. I cannot really tell if my toyota cap on my 92 would fit on it. Also I think I am going to run the higher pressure cap on my car just for the sole reason that if for some reason the car would run hot it will keep the coolant a fluid vs a gas up to a higher temperature, obviously this does come at the cost of more potential for leakage but I do think it is a worthwhile trade off. I am pretty close to pulling the trigger on this radiator.