MIshimito Coolant tank upgrade

[Rapid Red]

Any thoughts on the steeda model? SHelby American makes one but it's $500 sheessh...

Yes, a great fit, would recommend this tool.

Pricey, worth the cost.

Jaw insert rotate, very handy in a tight space...... esp lower hose.

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[Lorne34]

I am running the Radium expansion tank and really like it.

THanks.. I'm just really really leery of the site tubes and the possibility of these breaking or coming loose...

 

[watsav6]

Just wanted to provide another data point, mine blew out the sight glass (plastic) after a few thousand, dropped some fugly bolts in because I was in a rush, haven’t looked back since.

 

[FUN2RIDEFAST]

Anyone here upgraded the ugly plastic coolant overflow tank with the Mishimoto. Any issues? I have the Ford Performance oil seperator and i've read posts where they say its a tight fit. Also worried about the little tube on the side breaking loose and losing coolant. Thoughts?

The little tube does break and Mishimoto has no replacement parts. They want proof of purchase for a complete replacement. Total bs as I had mine powder coated. I bought two brass plugs and eliminated the sight gauge. Things might be different now if they've had enough complaints which I'm sure they have.

 

[galaxy]

Pretty darn happy with the FatHouse one as well...

 

[Prodigal]

Mishimotos version 2.0 has an inset round sight glass versus the sight tube so you can see the coolant level in the tank. This eliminates the possible tube popping off. Much better design. Tell us you knew you had a problem without telling us you knew you had a problem.

 

[V8 Voodoo]

I installed it. I have the JLT catch can and it is a tight fit. So far no issues with the tank. I did the Mishimoto radiator at the same time.

 

[Lorne34]

Mishimotos version 2.0 has an inset round sight glass versus the sight tube so you can see the coolant level in the tank. This eliminates the possible tube popping off. Much better design. Tell us you knew you had a problem without telling us you knew you had a problem.

yeah that was just a bad decision from the get go. Left a lot of dead bodies behind for sure...

 

[Stallone]

I have Mishimotos version 1 and hope the status indicator stays intact

 

[GregR]

What's the added value of this upgrade other than looks?

 

[galaxy]

What's the added value of this upgrade other than looks?

Looks and durability. That's about it. Some have reported the plastic on the stock tank can dry out and look baked (like it sat out in the sun forever). I don't know that I've personally ever heard of one failing, but I'm certainly on board for looks. Why I did mine.

Do you need another reason besides looks??? ;)

 

[kz]

What's the added value of this upgrade other than looks?

You're pocket is lighter, one you carry your wallet in.

 

[galaxy]

You're pocket is lighter, one you carry your wallet in.

Don't forget the positive emotional and phycological impacts induced from the sheer joy of spending two hours laying under the hood, doing some wrenching. Better than any therapist and worth twice the cost.

 

[Prodigal]

Don't forget the positive emotional and phycological impacts induced from the sheer joy of spending two hours laying under the hood, doing some wrenching. Better than any therapist and worth twice the cost.

Like about 75% of all the other mods performed on 90% of the vehicles owned by posters here, including myself!!!

 

[Lorne34]

Looks and durability. That's about it. Some have reported the plastic on the stock tank can dry out and look baked (like it sat out in the sun forever). I don't know that I've personally ever heard of one failing, but I'm certainly on board for looks. Why I did mine.

Do you need another reason besides looks??? ;)

The long term durability factor along with the "out of place" look of the plastic grenade tank made me take the leap. I bought the Steeda tank and it has been great!

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