Subaru WRX 2002 Radiator

[AWD Motorsports]

Is there any other substitute I can use,like a 2003/2004 wrx/sti rad? what mods if any i'll have to make? where can I get it?

[JWT]

well eithe rbuy one by gobin or go by deo's in the highway nearing cunupia flyover by mint cars and he will do it for you at a cost of $1300 but you have to wait 2 days and walk with your fans

[AWD Motorsports]

checked deo's already but kinda worried about the copper/brass radiator

[InDeForest]

the rad from similar year turbo foresters and stis should work. As long as the hose outlets are in the same location.

[AWD Motorsports]

I got thru with one.
i swapped the top tank(plastic) of mine with one from an sti. working so far. no leaks.

[InDeForest]

You swapped the endtank itself?

Anyway fellas, playing around with those aftermarket high pressure rad caps causes this problem, leave that stock.

[AWD Motorsports]

i know because the pressure would release at the higher set press and not the intended relief press....
i swapped the black plastic piece itself.
what press is marked on the rad cap of the sti,the wrx and the TS?
is it different? my wrx has a press of 108kPa on the rad cap. is this normal?

[turbo master]

so yr advice would be to not swap the rad cover with an aftermarket?
is that for the subaru only or for other brands?

[Sunrise City Rider]

FYI, Copper is the best material for Heat Exchange...Better than Aluminum...

Use a Radiator from any year Subaru if you want, just have to cut rubber hoses to suit...Improvise and be Resourceful if you have to...I wouldn't pay $1300 for a Radiator...You can get Bar's Leak Radiator Sealant and just add that to the water...You will be surprised at how well it works...

Also, run your Radiator with only water and one bottle of Redline WaterWetter...Put coolant into your Coolant Reservoir and that will get you the best cooling results...

Water is the best coolant...Coolant only prevents rusting and lubricates your water pump...But the Redline WaterWetter will do this without taking away from the cooling properties of the water...

http://www.barsproducts.com/product.cfm?id=38
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

[madness19]

U bought trouble. That plastic would crack again or leak soon. Deo offering the cheaper solution also for 750 he can put back a plastic radiator on it. Best way to go is a copper for 1300 not only its better its repairable. Ever gets a leak it would cost u roughly $80. Cant say that for the plastic.

[tr1ad]

this thread is old but i agree with madness19,

copper is easily reapired

[wrxdevil]

i have new and used original japanese in stock............illl telll you though..i find my price hott....u choose....

[bong]

there is a coolant beeter than water
it is an oil based coolant used in generators
good about 300,000 km
it stops & prevents corrosion and cools better than water
totally synthetic
sold by tracmac eng
REALLY EXPENSIVE though

[Rx]

I have a rebuilt radiator on the Fozzy ... copper / brass combination. Got it done at Singh's in La Romain ....


cooling great !!!