Hey guys i'm really new to this Subaru Baja thing and so far i'm loving the truck.. I recently have to replace the radiator on my 06 turbo 5speed and decided to go with an aluminum replacement and some silicone hoses, but the new rad didn't have one of the small coolant lines that the factory rad has on the top on the passenger side..
How do I go about fixing that since its the only difference between the two..
any help I can get will be great..
Aluminum Radiator upgrade
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Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
I don't think that is the correct radiator. What model is it?
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Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
I got it form this co Jsrcooling( ebay ) I wrote to them asking if it was a direct fit and they said that is was now I'm having this one issue with the top line.. other than that everything bolts in place.
Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
It should route to the over flow tank. Its under pressure when hot, so any kind of fabrication would need to be uber high quality.
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Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
So My Best Bet Would Be To Find SomewheRe That Welds Aluminum And HavE Them Install A Fitting.To The Top.Tank.
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Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
Sounds like you got a non-turbo radiator, the N/A Baja's don't have that auxiliary coolant tank on the intake that you have (no need, that tank is there for the turbo). If possible I'd do a paypal dispute if the seller doesn't want to do a return.
I'd recommend Koyo or Mishimoto, looks like Koyo's p/n is A2704 for the 06 Turbo M/T rad, Mishimoto doesn't list an all aluminum rad that's compatible but I did find that their OE replacement for the non-turbo Baja is on sale for only $55 now: http://www.mishimoto.com/subaru-legacy- ... 03-06.html
Good deal if anyone else wants/needs a high quality OE replacement for cheap.
I'd recommend Koyo or Mishimoto, looks like Koyo's p/n is A2704 for the 06 Turbo M/T rad, Mishimoto doesn't list an all aluminum rad that's compatible but I did find that their OE replacement for the non-turbo Baja is on sale for only $55 now: http://www.mishimoto.com/subaru-legacy- ... 03-06.html
Good deal if anyone else wants/needs a high quality OE replacement for cheap.
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Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
hey guys thanks for the reply but I was starting to miss not driving my truck so I opted for a factory replacement from my local parts authority store. I did upgrade to silicone hoses and gates racing belts though.. maybe next year when I am really going to get into the motor and suspension building ill look into that koyo radiator. so thx for the help..
btw anyone know of good coil overs for the Baja.. all I keep seeing are the megan.
btw anyone know of good coil overs for the Baja.. all I keep seeing are the megan.
Re: Aluminum Radiator upgrade
BC racing makes some that are priced pretty well. Nice features too.