Mishimoto radiator OEM fans

[jvieira]

Hi guys,

I recently acquired a mishimoto radiator for my 99 GS (4g63 NA) (Europe), the thing is very well built, but unfortunately the OEM fans have 4 brackets / screws each, and the radiator only has 3, has anyone dealt with this issue before, and if so what did you do to solve it?

Thanks

 

[Vegas Smith]

You may have to use a mounting kit that goes through the radiator
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-mishimo...TVgfRHiQfi4cfN35_hZvdylAMglySiy8aAixqEALw_wcB

 

[llxkevinxll]

Or use their shroud. Unfortunately you can only get it with the fans included which are pretty much throw aways. But this is another method of getting them mounted.

https://www.mishimoto.com/mitsubishi-eclipse-aluminum-radiator-fan-shroud-kit-95t.html

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

I use that rad and oem fans and i use 3 mountings only and have done for years and its perfectly fine

 

[miguelmcv]

Same here. Just use the rest mounting spots, I never had a problem when I used my OEM fans. Just use it as is.

 

[MindBlowin03]

Does the factory fan and shroud fit pretty snug against the radiator?

 

[Widgmaster]

You could fabricate a bracket that would bolt to the shroud and then to the frame or if you know a aluminum welder have him weld on a tab for you.. I am curious to know what the exact measurements of your rad are.. The Mishimoto rad for a 01 to 05 Mitsubishi eclipse comes with all four tabs .. I`m wondering if 3g rad would fit.. Could you post those measurements and I will compare it to my rad before I install it.. This could be usefull info for future builds

 

[jvieira]

You may have to use a mounting kit that goes through the radiator
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-mishimo...TVgfRHiQfi4cfN35_hZvdylAMglySiy8aAixqEALw_wcB

Thats a nice sugestion, i will look into that.

 

[jvieira]

You could fabricate a bracket that would bolt to the shroud and then to the frame or if you know a aluminum welder have him weld on a tab for you.. I am curious to know what the exact measurements of your rad are.. The Mishimoto rad for a 01 to 05 Mitsubishi eclipse comes with all four tabs .. I`m wondering if 3g rad would fit.. Could you post those measurements and I will compare it to my rad before I install it.. This could be usefull info for future builds

Thanks for that, i agree, i probably will end up having to fabricate something. I wil post more info and pictures this weekend.

 

[jvieira]

Or use their shroud. Unfortunately you can only get it with the fans included which are pretty much throw aways. But this is another method of getting them mounted.

https://www.mishimoto.com/mitsubishi-eclipse-aluminum-radiator-fan-shroud-kit-95t.html

Yeah, i would like to stick with oem ones. Thanks

 

[jvieira]

Does the factory fan and shroud fit pretty snug against the radiator?

Well it does, but no exactly rock solid. I was looking for a more robust solution.

 

[llxkevinxll]

Yeah, i would like to stick with oem ones. Thanks

You can run stock fans on their shroud. The shroud may push the fans too close to the turbo/manifold as the factory fans are quite thick. Just another method of getting the stock fans mounted to an aftermarket radiator.

 

[jvieira]

Hi guys, sorry for the delay, as i havent been much on the garage lately, but as promised, attached are some images of the issue.

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Still working on a solution, but likely will build a Iron bracket for the missing support.

 

[Buddy2]

Im running aftermarket fans as space between turbo is really a problem. I would not worry missing 1 mount tho. That radiator is a beast and will cool way more than enough with any fan you put on it.