Mishimoto TT radiator/UAS tension rod brace clearance

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  1. SSAAMMEERR

    SSAAMMEERR Member

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    Hey all,

    As most of us know, there is poor/no lower radiator hose clearance against the UAS tension rod brace when the stock radiator is used.

    Can anyone confirm or deny if the above issue is rectified when using a Mishimoto TT radiator?

    Cheers

    Sam
     
    SSAAMMEERR, Dec 19, 2011
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  2. Mitch

    Mitch Has one gear: GO

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    does the mishimoto one use the stock hose inlet/outlet locations?

    I also thought the clearance issues were rectified when the car was jacked up, the suspension members loosened, and everything re-torqued with the brace in place. i.e. put the brace in and tighten everything around the brace, as opposed to trying to fit it in under tension / compression.
     
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  3. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    I can confirm that it doesn't fit with a stock, or stock located, lower rad hose outletted radiator.

    Becauseracecar.

    /thread
     
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  4. BLACK BEAST

    BLACK BEAST SLICKTOP TT R-SPEC

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    From memory if the radiator outlet neck is angled downwards it will interfere with the brace .Not sure which radiators have the outlet pointing straight.

    I cut/rewelded mine straight for clearance....BECAUSERACECAR
     
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  5. Mitch

    Mitch Has one gear: GO

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    I have a twinpass radiator with the outlet directly below the inlet, half way down. I can use off the shelf ford radiator hoses now, because I'm a tightarse

    Becauseracecar
     
    Mitch, Dec 19, 2011
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  6. gibbon_tamer

    gibbon_tamer Member

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    iv got a mishimoto. i installed it myself and im no mechanic. went in sweet as no issues with clearances. hav to cut radiator shroud but thats it. yeah stock hoses are sweet as. bit of a pic of how it fits. wicked quality rad btw


    [​IMG]
     
    gibbon_tamer, Dec 21, 2011
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  7. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    Bet you don't have a UAS tension rod brace tho. Question isn't 'does the radiator fit', question is, 'does it fit with the brace'.

    The answer is no.
     
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  8. gibbon_tamer

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    i agree to dissagree
     
    gibbon_tamer, Dec 21, 2011
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  9. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks like the lower outlet does not point downwards like stock does. In which case, it might fit with the brace.

    Stock angled lower will foul on the brace.
     
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  10. SSAAMMEERR

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    On the Mishimoto radiator? Ebay ones look pointed down :(

    The way I see it, water flowing is water flowing... Has anybody run with a slightly fouled and crushed lower hose? Any problems?
     
    SSAAMMEERR, Dec 22, 2011
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  11. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    ASI def won't fit with the brace. Will fit with a PWR twinpass though.
     
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  12. SSAAMMEERR

    SSAAMMEERR Member

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    I did notice you mentioned that in one of your threads about this topic... Any chance you got a part number for this specific PWR radiator? I couldn't pick it on the website...
     
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  13. whoppersandwich

    whoppersandwich Le Canon De Douche

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    This is now a thread about mishi rads....

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. rob260

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    PWR only make Z32 twin pass for UAS, you cant buy direct. These come up on the forums a fair but or you can but from John
     
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  15. SSAAMMEERR

    SSAAMMEERR Member

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    Thanks for that Rob, I'll have to look in to it!
     
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  16. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    I run a 53mm Koyo radiator with a UAS Tension Rod Brace without any problems(it's close but not an issue).:):br:

     
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  17. whoppersandwich

    whoppersandwich Le Canon De Douche

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    Coz has said that Koyo's and mishi's are very similar - infact the rad brackets he makes fits both the Koyo's and Mishi's which means they could be quite alike dimension wise
     
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  18. SSAAMMEERR

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    Which kind of brings us back to the original question... But still, is the pipe on the Mishi angled or straight to clear the brace?
     
    SSAAMMEERR, Dec 25, 2011
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  19. BLACK BEAST

    BLACK BEAST SLICKTOP TT R-SPEC

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    mishi angled down

    koyo not angled as much which is why chili just gets a way with it
     
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    brisz Well-Known Member

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    Nice wiper blades, dont forget to refinish your wiper arms in a non glosss finish other wise you could cop a defect. :D :br:

    [​IMG]
     
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