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subaru radiator placement
binner - May 8th, 2017 at 05:16 PM

Has anyone seen or done this position for the radiator?. I am toying with the idea and will add a gurney lip / scoop to direct air. I will keep both rad fans and couple them so they both are activated when reaching 90C.
Any ideas, thoughts if it would be ok to try.

Cheers,
Binner


binner - May 8th, 2017 at 05:19 PM

or if i keep my rad underneath but add one of these inline electric , fully programmable pump.......

http://daviescraig.com.au/electric-water-pumps 

EWP 115 with controller


BlasterTheRedBajaBug - May 8th, 2017 at 05:53 PM

I personally would go with the idea you are toying with depending on how hot it runs already, I am considering putting the radiator on top of the engine in my baja.


karmann141 - May 8th, 2017 at 07:41 PM

Won't work in that position. :no:

I purchased a panel with an EJ20 with the radiator in that position (albeit higher). The owner could not keep it cool and had the fans wired to run at all times the ignition was on. Just doesn't get the airflow.

If you're planning a vented engine lid - don't waste a good lid.

There's heaps of info on here as to what works or not.


BlasterTheRedBajaBug - May 8th, 2017 at 08:32 PM

I don't have a lid just a hacked up whale-tail with a radiator support built in.


karmann141 - May 8th, 2017 at 08:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BlasterTheRedBajaBug
I don't have a lid just a hacked up whale-tail with a radiator support built in.


Sorry not you Blaster - Check the other posts, Binner wants an engine lid.


11CAB - May 9th, 2017 at 05:39 AM

What was wrong with where you had it underneath?


binner - May 9th, 2017 at 06:37 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11CAB
What was wrong with where you had it underneath?


done a few camp trips off road and have noticed some stone chips and road noise.
Was thinking of relocation and was just seeing if its been done before in the rear. There is so much room/space there as you can see.


Bone - May 9th, 2017 at 07:39 AM

If off road , up front out of harms way! (Where it should be..lol)


11CAB - May 9th, 2017 at 05:48 PM

I'm mounting mine under the belly, but I've got 33 inch tyres and about 6 inch lift


karmann141 - May 10th, 2017 at 10:55 PM

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=95862 


binner - May 11th, 2017 at 06:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by karmann141
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=95862 


thanks for the link, some real good info there and plenty of discussion.