Coolant Reservoir with Large FMIC (Different / Relocate)

[Jeff Lange]

What are you guys using when you install your FMIC, are you just relocating it, or is there a reservoir from another car that fits well above the FMIC? I'm trying to find something that will fit/work well in a JZA70. I'll probably try to fit something from some other car, but I figured if someone has something that works, all the better.

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[mattsplat72]

I am using a Resi for a early 90's pick up. I used a bracket to hang it from the top mounting bolt for the IC

 

[Jeff Lange]

Any pics?

Jeff

 

[mattsplat72]

I even took the sensor from the stock one and epoxied it in so the birdcage works

 

[Jeff Lange]

The JZA70 doesn't have a sensor, so I should be good there, heh.

I'm not sure I have enough room to mount anything in there like that, but thanks anyway.

Anyone else?

Jeff

 

[1-2clutch-u]

I saw and apex unit that looked kinda slick. I think its in a members car. iirc I was under clean jz swaps or engine bays. idk Im a 7m guy that clicked on the wrong thing lol.

 

[1-2clutch-u]

found hope this helps. for all the time you helped me.

 

[hvyman]

My stock one fit in stock location.

31/12/3 ic core.

It's a slight angle the ic is at and rests against the bumper. It's a tight fit but works.

 

[Enraged]

Build one.

I used a 4x4 aluminum square tube, some 4"x1/8" flat stock for caps, a Vibrant weld on bung + cap, and some push-lock hose connectors. Total price with parts and welding was about $100, welding was $40, cap was about $40. Fits perfectly, and totally custom. I'll get pics later if you are interested.

 

[Mynes_3]

Was told an early-mid 90 corolla one fits good. Im hitting the junk latrr to see if its true

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

New OEM one from a different car

 

[Jeff Lange]

Ideally I want an OEM one from another car. I tried a few today but none fit quite well enough, I will try some more on Monday I think. I could have one made, but it's not really what I want for the car.

Stock one definitely won't fit anywhere near the stock location, I am considering remounting it near the firewall on the LH side, but I think I'd like a new one that would fit well near the air box or above the IC, but finding one the right shape for those areas is more problematic for sure, which is why I was curious what others have been using. I used an AE101/2 Corolla one in my brother's JZA80 before we decided to build one instead, but I'm not sure how well it would fit anywhere on the A70, it's kind of tall.

I'm checking to see if the Turbo A one is still available, as it was shallower, but I think it may still have issues similar to the stock JZA70 one as far as fitment goes. I kind of doubt it can be had anyway.

Thanks for the pics so far.

Jeff

 

[shipkiller]

I was able to pry the reservoir bracket back where the condenser used to be, the reservoir now sit at an angle but it still clear the 3" Dm intercooler (1jz kit) and work flawlessly

 

[Kckazdude]

Jeff, the best alt install I have ever seen was on Adjuster's car. Unfortunately that is the best pic there is of it that I know of. I asked for better but never got anything.

 

[Beals]

I relocated mine to the right side and got a longer hose to reach their. cost me less then 10$ and all I had to do was drill and a hole and use the existing bracket. then my horns were positioned on the side the overflow was originally.

 

[CyFi6]

I never use my windshield washers, so I used my washer reservoir for coolant, may or may not be something you want to do though.

 

[Jeff Lange]

Jeff, the best alt install I have ever seen was on Adjuster's car. Unfortunately that is the best pic there is of it that I know of. I asked for better but never got anything.

That's actually where I have it right now, but it's too tight and rubs against some stuff. It's a 1JZ, so the intake pipe is basically right there. :\

I never use my windshield washers, so I used my washer reservoir for coolant, may or may not be something you want to do though.

Nope, not going to happen, haha.

Jeff

 

[Backlash2032]

All I did was take the oem tank and heated up where it hit the IC and pushed it in a little bit. After that, I drilled another hole in the bracket so it would sit a little bit higher and cut the top off.

 

[seoul4korea]

I know you said OEM, but I saw this on the other forum and it looks awesome:

He claims it's from optionsauto.

 

[leezymk3]

i cut the bracket and bring it up a lil higher,but you can bearly see it,in the picture,
i can take better picture later