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radiator and hose for subaru project |
ldscamaross |
Sep 6 2008, 10:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 31-January 08 From: south jordan utah Member No.: 8,646 |
hey guys,
Ive got a 73 and i am doing a subi swap. i am trying to do a little research on the radiators that you guys are doing for your projects. I would also be intrested in the v8 guys swaps as well. Which radiators are you using and what has worked best for you? I have heard that early year camaro radiators work great. I am planning on having around 350 horse and it is turboed. i just want to make sure it is going to stay cool. i am planning on building a custom shroud in front and behind the radiator. i am looking to vent it through the hood. The evo style vent has caught my eye and i think i will go that rout. I am aware of the renagade set up but i also love to do my own stuff and i think i can build one just as good for less than $1000. I am also intrested in hearing where and what type of hose you are running from the radiator to the engine compartment. I am planning on rubber hose underneath. The only source i have been able to find is the green gates hose. Im sure it is top quality but i was curous if you guys are using, and have had good results, with any other brands. thanks in advance andy |
jimkelly |
Sep 6 2008, 10:23 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
it almost sounds like you are unaware of
www.renegadehybrids.com their's is $1000 but will work well and save you alot of time. summitracing sells fan shrouds if you must make the whole thing yourself. jim |
ldscamaross |
Sep 7 2008, 11:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 31-January 08 From: south jordan utah Member No.: 8,646 |
thanks for the sugjestion. i have looked at the site. i know they make a great set up. I am just curious what you guys are useing for radiators and hoses. like i said ii am planning on building my own shroud. i am looking for a radiator with measurements that are close to the tollerances of the front area.
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Carlitos Way |
Sep 8 2008, 02:30 AM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Do a search for Tonyakavw's conversion. he did a really nice conversion, for a NA motor. If i'm not mistaken, he listed all his materials and costs.
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dakotaewing |
Sep 8 2008, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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r_towle |
Sep 8 2008, 05:53 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Take a look at the boxter radiators, not only the radiator, but how its mounted and ducted....
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jimkelly |
Sep 8 2008, 09:03 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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cobra94563 |
Sep 9 2008, 12:10 PM
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Chris Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 1-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 3,696 |
If you want a turnkey solution, the renegade works for a lot of people.
I'm trying a 16x27 2 row, single pass with a 3000cfm single fan for a sbc conversion. 27inch can fit between the headlights no problem. Runs OK at 180-200 most of the time. (I have a similar radiator for 375-400hp in a different car, no problems.) But for the 914, (only 280hp,) somehow the airflow is not as good out of the front compartment (I'm still workinng on it.) I think a hood opening would be more efficient, but I want to keep a stock looking hood and I tried to limit size the wheel well openings. If I go to a 350hp engine, I would probably move to a dual pass, 2 fan setup, similar to renegade. |
ldscamaross |
Sep 12 2008, 01:20 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 31-January 08 From: south jordan utah Member No.: 8,646 |
thanks for the posts. i am also looking at purchasing some radiator hose for the project as well. what are you guys using. the only thing i have found is the gates green hose. is their any thing else how much and where did you get it. thanks
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Wilhelm |
Sep 12 2008, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Are you going to mount that behind the headlight buckets or between them. When I measure between my buckets I get about 30 1/2". So if I go between the buckets something will have to give a bit. |
andys |
Sep 12 2008, 03:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps.
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Wilhelm |
Sep 12 2008, 04:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps. Andys Is that this? http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_USbr...hr_dbl-pass-rad |
andys |
Sep 12 2008, 04:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
AFCO ASA racing radiator, dual pass. Two 10" Zirgo fans w/fabricated shroud, Exhausted through the hood. Foam gasketing around all ducting (not shown; early photo). Shroud photo shows (orange) one-way flaps. Andys Is that this? http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_USbr...hr_dbl-pass-rad Yup, that's it; #80133N. I think I paid $229 a couple of years ago. Andys |
dakotaewing |
Sep 14 2008, 11:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Are you going to mount that behind the headlight buckets or between them. When I measure between my buckets I get about 30 1/2". So if I go between the buckets something will have to give a bit. Wilhelm - If you were to use this radiator, you would have to be behind the buckets a bit due to the height of the radiator... This radiator has a higher capicity than most of the other units that are installed vertically... |
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