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aznguy0087
11-15-2009, 10:22 PM
have a 00 BE need a radiator, search for some info. didnt find anything!?! saw something before about it? something about the impreza one will swap over but see what year would? some info. would be great
JoeT
11-15-2009, 11:03 PM
I'm using a 2004 STI Fluidyne Aluminum rad in my 00 BE, it's a direct plug and play. If you're NA, then you'll just need to cap off the turbo coolant line return, not a big deal.
aznguy0087
11-15-2009, 11:22 PM
I'm using a 2004 STI Fluidyne Aluminum rad in my 00 BE, it's a direct plug and play. If you're NA, then you'll just need to cap off the turbo coolant line return, not a big deal.

thank u sir, well planing on swaping soon its needed i guess :smt023
rougeben83
11-16-2009, 12:48 AM
any sti/wrx radiator will fit. just make sure you get the one with the cap (03+), and not the one without (02-early 03).
wrxya33
12-21-2009, 11:36 PM
hey how would you cap off the line and prevent leaks? Are they threaded holes or somehing? I want to upgrade to a aluminum unit and want to know what will fit a 98 legacy gt wagon? Any help is great i found a good deal on a 2004 sti fluidline for 150 bucks
green97gt
12-21-2009, 11:49 PM
could go redneck with it with a little bit of the right size hose and a bolt and some hose clamps, but most auto parts stores sell "caps" that you just put a hose clamp on.
rougeben83
12-22-2009, 09:59 AM
hey how would you cap off the line and prevent leaks? Are they threaded holes or somehing? I want to upgrade to a aluminum unit and want to know what will fit a 98 legacy gt wagon? Any help is great i found a good deal on a 2004 sti fluidline for 150 bucks

I don't know if the posts will even match up to allow you to drop the sti radiator into your car. The 00-04 legacy shares the same radiator as the STI/WRX AFAIK.
wrxya33
01-03-2010, 06:35 AM
hey how would you cap off the line and prevent leaks? Are they threaded holes or somehing? I want to upgrade to a aluminum unit and want to know what will fit a 98 legacy gt wagon? Any help is great i found a good deal on a 2004 sti fluidline for 150 bucks

I don't know if the posts will even match up to allow you to drop the sti radiator into your car. The 00-04 legacy shares the same radiator as the STI/WRX AFAIK.

Ok so anyone have an aftermarket radiator in there 2nd gen legacy gt? What fits older rs ones maybe?