The radiator is now positioned lower and angled back a little toward the engine.  Depending on the type of radiator you are using, the plastic support arms for the fans might need to be trimmed to clear the sway bar. The stock radiator does not require additional trimming. Some aftermarket radiators such as the FM, PWR and Koyo will require trimming.  If you are using the large Koyo radiator model with the Racing Beat Sway Bar Brace you will have to discontinue using the brace member or modify it for clearance. To modify, you can cut out the side of the RB brace member were the fan support was touching and then use plumbers epoxy to fill the modified cut out. You can, however, still use the hardware block support in the frame bracket which will add some additional sway bar support.

Photos 9-B through 9-E show how much was trimmed away from one of our test vehicles with the large Koyo radiator. The fan motor braces use a very strong plastic, allowing considerable amount of plastic removal. Just don't overdo it!

Hardware Packages F

• With the A/C condenser coil bolted to the lower mounting brackets as discussed in Step 4, slide the radiator into place. Make sure it seats into the lower brackets firmly. Look for clearance issues with the fan supports and the sway bar. If the fan supports touch, mark as shown in Photo 9-A and trim as needed.

• Use a Dremel or jig saw to cut away the plastic fan support for clearance as shown in Photo 9-B.
   
• Once the clearances are sufficient, attach the lower radiator hose to the bottom outlet of the radiator.

• Reattach the 10 mm bolt to the bracket that secures the A/C plumbing on the bottom of the fan housing as shown in Photo 9-C.
   
• The upper radiator hose requires removal of about 1 3/4" at the radiator end. Lay the hose on top of the radiator fittings and cut as required, as seen in Photo 9-D. The Photo 9-D shows the supercharger version using the dummy throttle body and idler air hose. Better to not cut enough than to cut too much. Attach the radiator hose using original factory clamps or the new clamps supplied in Package F. Sometimes the factory clamps do not seal well on older hoses. Attach the overflow tube.
   

• Make sure the radiator drain is back in place and all hoses are connected. Refill the radiator with fresh fluid or reuse your drained fluid. Check and make sure there are no leaks in the radiator cooling system.

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Photo 9-A: Check fan support for clearance	Photo 9-B: Cut fan support as need for clearance	Photo 9-C: Reinstall A/C support to the radiator
Photo 9-D: Shorten upper radiator hose and install idle air hose	Photo 9-E: Install lower radiator hose