Rex2008

Hi guys, would a race spec radiator listed as fitting a 08 wrx sti fit my 08 wrx hatch? I would say its all the same as the engines are both similar. Cheers.

RA Dunk

I can't see why not, and I woulden't bother paying for a Race spec radiator, even the quickest/fastest cars on here still use standard ones.

blackvenom

^ do you have a link? I can't see any issues but unless you need one it's not worth an upgrade

Rex2008

http://bit.ly/1dn4Ca6 I know I don't need one but it's on eBay with no reserve and with 15 mins to go its only on £12!! Brand new from the supplier.

RA Dunk

If you don't need it then definatly don't buy it, I've got a stainless and there is no difference over standard.

Rex2008

Too late! I won it! £80 delivered. Bargain I would say, something to fit this bank holiday

RA Dunk

Being honest there are other areas £80 quid would have been better spent. hey ho, it's all fun and games.

jura11

iTrader: (7)

+1


Jura

jura11

iTrader: (7)

Agree with above and OE Spec radiator is proven on many cars at high bhp

Those Race spec radiators for £80,how to say,you can't expect you will have proper race spec radiator,if you are expecting proper race core on this radiator I would say you will be very disappointed

Race Spec radiator if you want speak to AH Fabrications or Chevron Motorsport,but don't expect £80 for race radiator from them


Jura

rob84

iTrader: (5)

I don't often disagree when it comes to cooling but I think you'll find the radiator on the hatch is F**king rubbish. a core is a mere 19mm thick as opposed to the earlier cars at some were near 44mm. Why do you think prodrive use the hawk sti rads in the group n hatch rally car...

I've manage to strike a deal with mishimoto for one for mine, I wouldnt buy a cheap radiator.

I've done some testing on my own car and the results are shocking to say the least.
I run a very cool mishimoto 68deg stat in my car on a std radiator and the results running along the road are running at 85deg c which in my thoughts the stat is fully open and cycling the radiator right round and not cooling it very well at all. Now switch on the air con and you can add the heat off the condenser and the temps shoot up and extra 6 deg c.