radiator interchangeability

[legacy360.]

ive been looking to replace my radiator soon and was wondering which ones can interchange. i was thinking about buying a all aluminum unit from Mishimoto but i wounder which wrx years would work with my BD. any input would be much appreciated

[chuckthefuk]

Its all about the mounting points..

Rare to find something that will fit so most enthusiast create custom lower mounts and redrill the upper rad support mounts.

Rule of thumb.. use the hoses required for that rad you are choosing.

Lots of choices.. cheap ones are Mishimoto/CxRacing.. more spendy version would be Koyo/Mocal/Setrab..

Upgrading to a stock STi will help temps go down but.. meh.. lot of work for small payoff. go with the aftermarket + slim electric fans and don't look back.

- Chuck

[Bookem]

Stock replacements work just fine, I ran the stock radiator for quite a while after my swap, and definately worked it hard with no problems. I ended up putting a 1st gen turbo koyo rad in, only reason I swapped was I couldn't get a gutted cap to seal. If you insist on going to all aluminum I have some slim fans for sale in my old for sale thread.

[legacy360.]

how much? what brand

[Bookem]

I have 2 10" new spal slim fans, identical to the ones on my car right now. I bought a few to get pricing down and sold all but two, had them for $80 each but these must have went down in pricing, I'll go $50 each, and if shipping isn't much I'll cover that as well. Here's pricing at Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spu-i ... 7AodwywAqQ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spu-ix-30100435?seid=srese1&gclid=CLfMu6W5hLgCFSRo7AodwywAqQ)

And a link to my sale thread with actual pictures.
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=24982 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=24982)