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split_trix Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#515542
Hi, im currently doing a subaru wrx conversion on my 1952 split bug and i dont really wanna make holes in the bonnet for the air to get the rad.... what are the best placements for raditors in a bug ?

i've heard of up front, underneath the gearbox, inside in the firewall and on a huge rear wing.....

what is best ?
any pics woujld be helpfull

cheers
split_trix

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#515572
do a search in this part of the forum with the word "radiator" and you'll find a bucket load of stuff. 😉

BTW, love the idea of a subie in a 52 split!

Take that all you purists!!!!🤘
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#515633
Cut the bonnet if you want it up front. Nothing is irreversible.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#515637
you're a bad man HRM 😂

In the spare wheel well with a scoop cut into the panel underneath. Then you seal the radiator in so the air has to go through it out the panel in front of the beam.

AS I said, there are a number of past posts covering this.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/