Suprising find for EJ/EA radiator swaps

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Suprising find for EJ/EA radiator swaps

Post by TOONGA » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:31 am

I was reading this thread http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/top ... rbo-build/

and about half way down page 13 I found that the BRZ radiator is 95% similar to the "L" series radiator

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/top ... ld/page-13

It is thicker and has the bigger ports required for the EJ motor.

now if only I had the near 500 dollars for the koyo radiator :(

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KOYO-36MM-AL ... 416e144bc4

anyone got a link to the standard BRZ radiator?

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Post by Gannon » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:46 am

Join a BRZ forum and look for somebody who is upgrading their factory radiator
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Post by TOONGA » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:59 am

I do believe that the radiator in that thread isn't for a BRZ ???

I may have jumped the gun on this one...

I have found other information which suggest the BRZ radiator has a top hose in the middle of the radiator???

still looking for a factory picture to confirm this ...

not so excited now :(

edit : on anFT86 board I found this picture

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seems the other pictures of radiators were wrong??

as well you would need to source a turbo radiator filler as the radiator has no filler tube.

if you haven't guessed I'm thinking BRZ radiator (aftermarket or original) in my EJ22 powered vortex ...mmmmmmmmmmm
elcheapoh from China

no postage details for Australia :(


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Post by Gannon » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:30 pm

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BRZ radiator in situ
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
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Post by TOONGA » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:51 pm

Oooooh I like the filler ... pity it is made of plastic :(

and thanks for that picture.

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Post by stenno » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:11 pm

Fd3 rx7 radiator is also a contender to fit too.

Only problem is that both measure 100mm plus in thickness with factory radiators and shrouds. Nothing that couldn't overcome with fabrication and money or changing to a pusher fan setup

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Post by Gannon » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:26 pm

Whats wrong with the plastic filler, its made from the same plastic as the end tanks.

Throw this in there www.ebay.com.au/itm/In-Line-Radiator-Fi ... iller-Neck

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Post by TOONGA » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:40 pm

Gannon wrote:Whats wrong with the plastic filler, its made from the same plastic as the end tanks.

Throw this in there www.ebay.com.au/itm/In-Line-Radiator-Fi ... iller-Neck

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nice filler neck

as for plastic whats right with it :)

I can't weld or solder plastic, I can weld /solder metal.
stenno wrote:Fd3 rx7 radiator is also a contender to fit too.

Only problem is that both measure 100mm plus in thickness with factory radiators and shrouds. Nothing that couldn't overcome with fabrication and money or changing to a pusher fan setup
All I do is spend money on modifications for my cars :)
I don't have aircon in my vortex anymore so the radiator could theoretically sit futher back in the space that the condenser lives in.

now Im off to look for rz7 radiators Ive even looked at jeep radiators as well.

perhaps we need a sticky on radiators from other car manufacturers that will fit into our modified subarus.

edit RX7 radiators look great but most have both pipes on the same side. :(

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