ej20boost

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well next up in line is the cooling for my car :banana: . i heard the install is pretty damn easy.... did anybody have any problems with the koyo radiator install?? well i am welcoming all opinions. thanks guys..... damn i want that radiator in. :sadwavey:

WindingRoad

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you might want to change the thermostat to a cooler one. i'm sure that will help with cooling.

sigma pi

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that is one sweet set up there sir

the only problem i have with the koyo radiator is the drain plug is plastic

drew935

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+1, yes change the drain plug

ej20boost

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i am sure to do that..... thanks for info!

ej20boost

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thanks........ was it pretty easy to install the radiator........ i dont want to be stuck with my car not running due to some part i have to install to complete the job. thanks for all your guys replys.

Imprezer

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On my KOYO, I dont use the drain plug. I just remove the lower hose when I need to drain it. I keep the plug in there and it is ok.

ej20boost

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thanks for the info..... i was like "WTF! a plastic drain plug!" did you have a hard time putting in the radiator into the rubber grommet on the bottom? cuz i did and checked all around, its seemed ok but its just a really tight fit.

i just installed my cusco upper/lower radiator hoses and the koyo radiator just like couple of hours ago. the radiator fit but took some muscle to push and tug to fit it,and extra set of hands. its really a tight fit...... but looks SWEAT! also the cusco hoses were a PITA to put in cuz hoses are really stiff. overall all you needed to do this job is a jack(lift in my case), booger hook(to remove the hose), 10 & 12mm socket, then just bleed the coolant system. took me about a little less than an hour(results may vary) to finish this job. i also put in ROYAL PURPLE-PURPLE ICE additive..... does anyone have any opinions on this? good? bad? let me know. i love my koyo radiator :banana: thanks guys!

ej20boost

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here is some of the pics of my koyo radiator in my wrx. it was a really tight fit. oooo sorry my engine bay is dirty!! too much playing in the dirt!

WindingRoad

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tight fit but looks good.

GasPipe DreameR

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notice any difference

pino

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i know that its an oe fit, but is it better than the oe? what's the difference?

GasPipe DreameR

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how did u pay for the koyo. i saw 6 on ebay for 195

ej20boost

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well i payed about like 750 for cusco upper/lower hoses and koyo radiator(sucks living in hawaii-shipping that is)...... no difference really maybe a little..... i was replacing it cuz my radiator and upper/lower hoses were leaking! damn it! its an REALLY TIGHT FIT OE replacement. i highly recommend this radiator(nice look to your wrx). i needed to put some muscle to put in the hoses. i also got the koyo radiator cap(oooo wow:banana: )

kunfuzion

i think those are standard replacements, plastic/aluminum. the racing units are 100% aluminum.