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malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 12:03 AM

anybody out here have a mishimoto rad and thier slim fans too ? its for my 05 wrx for ref. i was wondering how to mount the fans to the rad because they dont line up with the radiator.

option 1 use the factory mounting (if it works together)
option 2 mishimoto sells a "mounting kit" but it loks like zip ties and i dont want a hack job

option 3.......... this is where you reply cuz i havent actually gotten into the job yet so im really not sure where to go if the factory mounting doesnt work and id rather not use zip ties

thanks

malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 06:39 PM

bump nobody?

**TROLL** · 10-25-2008, 06:46 PM

bill carbonis has a mishimoto radiator in his sti. i will have one in the supra but i dont yet...

malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 06:55 PM

i sent bill a pm and am waiting for a reply

240sxDann · 10-25-2008, 06:56 PM

honestly dude, those fans are so light the zip tires work pretty well lol. I sell these at work and haven't had any issues or complaints. Just use wood screws lol

malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 06:57 PM

i mall about a clean look overall to anything thats going into or on the car and i just cant bring myself to use zip ties. i was going to put the rad in today but still havent gotten into it yet

SlideWayzS13 · 10-25-2008, 06:59 PM

Flex-a-Lite sells there fans with a type of zip tie also....I am pretty sure your gonna find that kind of mounting kit with a majority of the fan companies out there.

malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 07:01 PM

there has to be a cleaner way

SlideWayzS13 · 10-25-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malloyboy1

there has to be a cleaner way

Like Dan said....use woods screws haha

**TROLL** · 10-25-2008, 07:11 PM

it is a clean way to do it though... you wont even notice once installed.

malloyboy1 · 10-25-2008, 08:38 PM

what supports the bottom of the fan? will it just hang there?

240sxDann · 10-25-2008, 08:43 PM

uh....2 more?

ho1ywars · 10-25-2008, 09:58 PM

they are not normal zipties. it doesnt form a loop. i dont really know how to explain it... you see six dots on the front of the rad, and nothing on the rear. its super clean, and effective. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

alwaysinboost · 10-25-2008, 10:20 PM

I've seen these rad's advertised for EVO's recently and have wondered how well they performed compared to stock...

I agree with others though about the zip tie type hangers. I've used them before you secure fans to the rad and it works. in most applications you can't even see the ends behind the bumper.

OutToWinPAHC · 10-25-2008, 10:29 PM

I'll Chime in, I am not a fan of my Mishimoto Radiator. The overflow fitting is on the wrong side, OE and Koyo are on the passanger side on my car and Mish is on the drivers. I emailed them about it, and no response.

BigWhiteTodd · 10-26-2008, 12:17 AM

i agree these work nice look good to once installed the zip tie things work great...

BlkWhtTSI · 10-26-2008, 09:10 AM

i have a mishi rad and fans they went right into my stock brackets and plugs with a little umpf Note: you'll have to clip your plug off your stock fans and wire them to the new ones hope you can sotter. fans work great with 2 zips ties. dont use 4, 2 zip ties is a weight reduction lol jk but seriously the bottom two ties are a small pain. the zip ties are like push lock the zip tie goes through your rad and a small square slides over the zip tie locking it in place.

Rad - $220
Fans - $120 (for two)

Daves DC · 10-26-2008, 12:57 PM

The zip ties look the cleanest imo you dont even notice them because they are not the typical zipties and you have no mounting brackets so it looks as if the fan is just stuck to the rad.

D Money · 10-26-2008, 01:07 PM

I was thinking about grabbing their fans for my koyo, any ideas? Does anyone else make slim fans for the wrx anyway?

iloveturbolag · 10-26-2008, 04:23 PM

PLEASE ZIP TIE MY LIFE!!!! seriously though, it does work very well and isnt noticable if its done clean.

10-25-2008, 12:03 AM	#1
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	mishimoto radiators anybody out here have a mishimoto rad and thier slim fans too ? its for my 05 wrx for ref. i was wondering how to mount the fans to the rad because they dont line up with the radiator. option 1 use the factory mounting (if it works together) option 2 mishimoto sells a "mounting kit" but it loks like zip ties and i dont want a hack job option 3.......... this is where you reply cuz i havent actually gotten into the job yet so im really not sure where to go if the factory mounting doesnt work and id rather not use zip ties thanks

10-25-2008, 06:59 PM	#7
SlideWayzS13 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Under Ur Bed Member #2935 My Ride: 89 240sx BlkTop Sr iTrader: (2)	Flex-a-Lite sells there fans with a type of zip tie also....I am pretty sure your gonna find that kind of mounting kit with a majority of the fan companies out there. __________________ Eagle CP ACL ARP Full-Race Garret GReDDy Manley Crower NismO Haltech ///Works

10-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#18
Daves DC Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rockledge Member #2547 My Ride: 00 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	The zip ties look the cleanest imo you dont even notice them because they are not the typical zipties and you have no mounting brackets so it looks as if the fan is just stuck to the rad. __________________ 98 White Acure Integra totaled by lil sis 00 Berlina Black S2000 I <3 Honda

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10-25-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	bump nobody?

10-25-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	i sent bill a pm and am waiting for a reply

10-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	i mall about a clean look overall to anything thats going into or on the car and i just cant bring myself to use zip ties. i was going to put the rad in today but still havent gotten into it yet

10-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	there has to be a cleaner way

10-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#11
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	what supports the bottom of the fan? will it just hang there?

10-25-2008, 09:58 PM	#13
ho1ywars Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ewing, New Jersey Member #282 My Ride: S14, EF, 600RR iTrader: (2)	they are not normal zipties. it doesnt form a loop. i dont really know how to explain it... you see six dots on the front of the rad, and nothing on the rear. its super clean, and effective. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

10-25-2008, 10:20 PM	#14
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I've seen these rad's advertised for EVO's recently and have wondered how well they performed compared to stock... I agree with others though about the zip tie type hangers. I've used them before you secure fans to the rad and it works. in most applications you can't even see the ends behind the bumper.

10-25-2008, 10:29 PM	#15
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	I'll Chime in, I am not a fan of my Mishimoto Radiator. The overflow fitting is on the wrong side, OE and Koyo are on the passanger side on my car and Mish is on the drivers. I emailed them about it, and no response.

10-26-2008, 12:17 AM	#16
BigWhiteTodd Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Member #8795 My Ride: 01 camaro iTrader: (0)	i agree these work nice look good to once installed the zip tie things work great...

10-26-2008, 04:23 PM	#20
iloveturbolag Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morgantown Wv Member #8772 My Ride: S14 iTrader: (0)	PLEASE ZIP TIE MY LIFE!!!! seriously though, it does work very well and isnt noticable if its done clean.