MI Intake Manifold and Radiator Hose - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 06-05-2014, 12:38 PM

Hi all,

I just bought a Micro Image intake manifold (got it used), and I love it. However, I noticed the radiator hose rubs against the last intake runner (see pic). It actually is pressed pretty hard up against it and literally rests on it.

Anyone else have this issue? If so, how'd you remedy it?

yarisugi · 06-05-2014, 03:40 PM

After looking at mr miles fs thread, I'm wondering if the hose for 2012+ is the same as yours. If it is the same, then maybe you might have to bend the tab little (green circle) or find a longer screw with a sleeve and position it the mount with the rad. cap a little further away. The hose resting on the runner doesn't look too bad unless it's severely constricting coolant flow.

WeeYari · 06-05-2014, 04:18 PM

There's clearance on these two but not much.

skeck (2007 HB)

4/20 NEVER FORGET (2008 HB)

LTHatch · 06-05-2014, 04:50 PM

Thirty-Nine: any chance you can give us your impressions of the MI manifold? Also, is that the stock throttle body or the 1zz? How is the part throttle drive ability and where does the manifold really shine in the powerband with your mods?

Thirty-Nine · 06-05-2014, 05:44 PM

Hmmm ... my hose is literally pressed up against the runner. I wonder if I can rotate the hose a bit?

LTHatch -- I have the chip-swapped 1ZZ throttle body and a K&N Typhoon intake on it. There a good increase in throttle response, and noticeably more pull above 3,500 RPM. It doesn't struggle nearly as much going up hills, for one.

It idles high when cold, but goes back down to normal levels once it warms up.

Overall, I really like it. It makes the car more driveable and responsive.

FYI, I also have a DC Sports header and Thunder axleback.

justjesus · 06-05-2014, 06:05 PM

wasn't there an extension tab to move that hose a bit?

Thirty-Nine · 06-05-2014, 08:17 PM

I bought it used so I guess not. Should there be?

*Astroman* · 06-06-2014, 01:32 AM

PLEASE tell me you're taking the Yaris this year June 14th! I gotta see the new setup!

mr_miles · 06-06-2014, 02:27 AM

It rubbed on mine pretty good too, I didn't know there was supposed to be a spacer for that. Maybe some washers to move it a little bit?

Thirty-Nine · 06-06-2014, 09:19 AM

Yeah I'm going to add some washers and get some longer bolts.

mazilla · 06-06-2014, 04:45 PM

Mine rubs, doesn't bother anything so I haven't messed with it. If you find a quick fix I'm interested for the next time i have to move things around. Of course I'm also using an aftermarket radiator which is thicker so your fix might not work for me.

Thirty-Nine · 06-09-2014, 02:46 PM

I'll be buying some metal spacers so it doesn't rub. I'll be sure to post pics.

1.5 · 06-09-2014, 03:16 PM

now that you mention it, I feel like there was a metal spacer included but i probably just threw it out lol

cali yaris · 06-09-2014, 06:21 PM

Did you receive the complete hardware kit with your used MI manifold, Thirty-Nine?

mr_miles · 06-09-2014, 09:42 PM

I must have not used it when it was on my car - Going go downstairs and look in my toolbox.

Edit - happen to have a picture of what it looks like? I'm determined to find it lol.

Thirty-Nine · 06-16-2014, 02:07 PM

No, I didn't, Garm. I did, however, make some spacers using some brass stock and longer screws.

cali yaris · 06-16-2014, 10:34 PM

^ OK, just checking because we do include a spacer with the kit. Pretty sure it's the one you're talking about. Really glad you like the manifold.

mr_miles · 06-17-2014, 12:28 AM

I've been digging through my stuff for it for you, but I can't find it yet lol. I will find it, though. :D

06-05-2014, 12:38 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	MI Intake Manifold and Radiator Hose Hi all, I just bought a Micro Image intake manifold (got it used), and I love it. However, I noticed the radiator hose rubs against the last intake runner (see pic). It actually is pressed pretty hard up against it and literally rests on it. Anyone else have this issue? If so, how'd you remedy it? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-05-2014, 04:18 PM	#3
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	There's clearance on these two but not much. skeck (2007 HB) 4/20 NEVER FORGET (2008 HB) __________________

06-05-2014, 05:44 PM	#5
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Hmmm ... my hose is literally pressed up against the runner. I wonder if I can rotate the hose a bit? LTHatch -- I have the chip-swapped 1ZZ throttle body and a K&N Typhoon intake on it. There a good increase in throttle response, and noticeably more pull above 3,500 RPM. It doesn't struggle nearly as much going up hills, for one. It idles high when cold, but goes back down to normal levels once it warms up. Overall, I really like it. It makes the car more driveable and responsive. FYI, I also have a DC Sports header and Thunder axleback. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-05-2014, 08:17 PM	#7
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I bought it used so I guess not. Should there be? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog Last edited by Thirty-Nine; 06-05-2014 at 09:28 PM.

06-06-2014, 01:32 AM	#8
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	PLEASE tell me you're taking the Yaris this year June 14th! I gotta see the new setup! __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

06-05-2014, 04:50 PM	#4
LTHatch Drives: 2013 Yaris Hatchback L Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark NJ Posts: 229	Thirty-Nine: any chance you can give us your impressions of the MI manifold? Also, is that the stock throttle body or the 1zz? How is the part throttle drive ability and where does the manifold really shine in the powerband with your mods?

06-05-2014, 06:05 PM	#6
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	wasn't there an extension tab to move that hose a bit?

06-06-2014, 09:19 AM	#10
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Yeah I'm going to add some washers and get some longer bolts. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-06-2014, 04:45 PM	#11
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	Mine rubs, doesn't bother anything so I haven't messed with it. If you find a quick fix I'm interested for the next time i have to move things around. Of course I'm also using an aftermarket radiator which is thicker so your fix might not work for me. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

06-09-2014, 02:46 PM	#12
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I'll be buying some metal spacers so it doesn't rub. I'll be sure to post pics. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-09-2014, 03:16 PM	#13
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	now that you mention it, I feel like there was a metal spacer included but i probably just threw it out lol __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

06-09-2014, 06:21 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Did you receive the complete hardware kit with your used MI manifold, Thirty-Nine? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-16-2014, 02:07 PM	#16
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	No, I didn't, Garm. I did, however, make some spacers using some brass stock and longer screws. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

06-16-2014, 10:34 PM	#17
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ OK, just checking because we do include a spacer with the kit. Pretty sure it's the one you're talking about. Really glad you like the manifold. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.